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Conversations Beyond the Courtroom.

Passing of the Gavel

How does life lead someone to become the Ninth Circuit’s newest Chief Judge? Listen to Judge Don Myers share his life journey with outgoing Chief Judge Fred Lauten. His not-so-predictable road to the bench includes some time working as a speech pathologist in Hawaii before returning to Florida to attend law school, where he made his lifelong commitment to justice that led him to the judiciary.

Plus, tune in to find out more about Chief Judge Myers’ three-pronged approach to streamline our court system through collaboration, multi-purpose spaces, and strategic planning. With further plans to diversify and grow the jury pool as well as plans to develop new ways to integrate technology into court proceedings, our new Chief Judge demonstrates his ability to identify and plan for tomorrow’s challenges.

Passing of the Gavel
Open Ninth
Episode 78

Conversations Beyond the Courtroom.

Run time 42:02

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Judge Fred Lauten served in the Ninth Circuit from 1994 to 2019. Between 2015 and 2019, he served as Chief Judge of the circuit.
Frederick J. Lauten

Former Chief Judge and Moderator

Judge Fred Lauten served in the Ninth Circuit from 1994 to 2019. Between 2015 and 2019, he served as Chief Judge of the Circuit.

Circuit Judge Donald A. Myers, Jr.
Donald A. Myers, Jr.

Senior Judge

Senior Judge Donald A. Myers, Jr. served as a Circuit Judge from 2011-2021. He was elected as Chief Judge and started his 2-year term on July 1, 2019.