Leading Court, Serving in the Community with Chief Justice Herndon (Ep.41)

22/08/2025 33 min Temporada 2 Episodio 41
Leading Court, Serving in the Community with Chief Justice Herndon (Ep.41)

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Description: In this episode of I'll Allow It Nevada, we are joined by Chief Justice Douglas Herndon to explore his journey from the trial bench to the Nevada Supreme Court. Chief Justice Herndon reflects on his years as a trial judge, the leadership roles that shaped his career and the lessons learned along the way. The conversation dives into the surprises of appellate work, the nuances of collaboration at the Supreme Court, and the weight of decisions that set precedent for the entire state. Chief Justice Herndon also shares why civics education remains one of his passions, and what he wishes the public better understood about the Court's role. Whether you're part of Nevada's legal community or simply curious about how justice is shaped at the top, this episode offers an inside look at the people, process, and perspective behind the Nevada Supreme Court.   State Bar of Nevada CLE Course ID: P_20250813_50632 Certificate of Attendance: https://ow.ly/ooSi50UnWjZ   Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the key differences between the role of a trial court judge and a Nevada Supreme Court justice. 2. Identify the primary adjustments faced when transitioning from a single-department judgeship to a multi-justice appellate court. 3. Recognize how prior trial court experience can inform and influence appellate decision-making. 4. Evaluate the importance of civics education and community outreach in maintaining public trust in the judiciary.   Faculty: Chief Justice Douglas Herndon, Nevada Supreme Court     Have an idea for an episode? We want to hear from you! Please fill out the topic suggestion form: https://forms.office.com/g/dxZgUWynAC   Audience: Judges and court staff Legal professionals Educators   CLE/CJE: 0.5 CLE/CJE credit hours are available until December 31, 2028.