Open Ninth

In male-dominated fields, it is often difficult to stand your ground as a female, and even harder to stand out. Nevertheless, Jamie Moses has spent the last two and a half decades doing just that. When she’s not raising her two kids, empowering young or female lawyers, or competing in triathlons like the Ironman, she works as Senior Counsel at Holland & Knight LLP. Tune in as she talks with Chief Judge Myers about her experience as a female lawyer, her involvement with CFAWL, and her tendency to say “I will!” to unexpected questions. Let us know what you think about the podcast.

Meet the newest judges at the Ninth Circuit! By January of 2019, eight new judges joined the bench. Six were elected – Judges Arendas, Ashton, Carter, Sanders, Shaffer, and Young. Two were appointed – Judges Beamer and Wish. And they all have been an incredible addition to the bench. Grab you headphones and listen in as Chief Judge Fred Lauten leads the group in a candid conversation about life, the law, and the road to the judiciary. Let us know what you think about the podcast.

Meet the newest judges at the Ninth Circuit! By January of 2019, eight new judges joined the bench. Six were elected – Judges Arendas, Ashton, Carter, Sanders, Shaffer, and Young. Two were appointed – Judges Beamer and Wish. And they all have been an incredible addition to the bench. Grab you headphones and listen in as Chief Judge Fred Lauten leads the group in a candid conversation about life, the law, and the road to the judiciary. Let us know what you think about the podcast.

Of our three branches of government, the judicial branch – despite having the highest approval ratings of the three – tends to be the least understood. Unless we make it on a jury panel or have a pending case, most of us don’t have much of a reason to interact directly with the courts. And, even for those of us who’ve had a wealth of experience, it still may feel like the whole legal system is one giant iceberg. We only know that little bit we’ve been exposed to – the tip of the iceberg. Meanwhile, the majority of the legal system remains out of our sight. Cristian Cifers, Aecha Kimball, and Albi Manfredi joined us on Open Ninth to change that. These Lake Mary Preparatory high school seniors turned the table on Chief Judge Fred Lauten – making our host the guest as they interviewed him to give us a fuller view and deeper understanding of the legal system. So grab your headphones, listen in, and take this opportunity to learn about the judicial branch from our resident expert – Chief Judge Lauten. Let us know what you think about the podcast.

Of our three branches of government, the judicial branch – despite having the highest approval ratings of the three – tends to be the least understood. Unless we make it on a jury panel or have a pending case, most of us don’t have much of a reason to interact directly with the courts. And, even for those of us who’ve had a wealth of experience, it still may feel like the whole legal system is one giant iceberg. We only know that little bit we’ve been exposed to – the tip of the iceberg. Meanwhile, the majority of the legal system remains out of our sight. Cristian Cifers, Aecha Kimball, and Albi Manfredi joined us on Open Ninth to change that. These Lake Mary Preparatory high school seniors turned the table on Chief Judge Fred Lauten – making our host the guest as they interviewed him to give us a fuller view and deeper understanding of the legal system. So grab your headphones, listen in, and take this opportunity to learn about the judicial branch from our resident expert – Chief Judge Lauten. Let us know what you think about the podcast.

In the digital age, information is easy to come by. There are millions of websites devoted to every conceivable subject. Google your topic and you’ll instantaneously receive a long list of sites with relevant information. It’s that simple. However, relevant doesn’t necessarily mean correct. And that list may end up being utterly useless. So, what do you do when you need solid, accurate information? You call an expert. And, that’s exactly what we did. Mary McQueen, President of the National Center for State Courts, joins Chief Judge Fred Lauten on Open Ninth to talk about the state of state courts – here in the Ninth Circuit, throughout the state, and throughout the nation. Grab your headphones and listen in as these experts shine a light inside the courts. Let us know what you think about the podcast.

Naivasha, Kenya is home to over 25,000 orphaned children. Looking to help restore their sense of safety, security, and family, Judge Heather Rodriguez traveled to Naivasha with her daughter last summer as part of the Inua program. Listen in as they share their experiences with Chief Judge Lauten, and learn about the incredible impact Inua had on their lives and the lives of Naivasha’s children.  

In 1993, Russia adopted the Constitution of the Russian Federation. With it came the abolishment of communism and the dissolution of the Soviet system of government. Nearly 25 years have passed and the intervening years mark the evolution of a nation and its judicial system. Looking to truly take the conversation beyond the courtroom, Chief Judge Fred Lauten sat down with former Russian legal professionals, Judge Margarita Riley, and attorney, Marina Ellis. Listen in as they explore the Russian judicial branch, the places where Russian rule of law is similar to our own, and the impact of Russia’s democratic constitution on the nation. Let us know what you think about the podcast.

Turn on the news or surf your favorite news site, what do you see? Stories about the latest scams? The most recent violent crimes? Do you wonder how to protect yourself from being phished, or if things are really getting worse in your own neighborhood? Looking for some answers to these questions? Well then, grab your headphones and listen in as Sheriff John Mina talks with our host, Chief Judge Fred Lauten about scams, security, and the landscape of crime in Orange County, Florida. Let us know what you think about the podcast.

Turn on the news or surf your favorite news site, what do you see? Stories about the latest scams? The most recent violent crimes? Do you wonder how to protect yourself from being phished, or if things are really getting worse in your own neighborhood? Looking for some answers to these questions? Well then, grab your headphones and listen in as Sheriff John Mina talks with our host, Chief Judge Fred Lauten about scams, security, and the landscape of crime in Orange County, Florida. Let us know what you think about the podcast.

In the digital age, information is easy to come by. There are millions of websites devoted to every conceivable subject. Google your topic and you’ll instantaneously receive a long list of sites with relevant information. It’s that simple. However, relevant doesn’t necessarily mean correct. And that list may end up being utterly useless. So, what do you do when you need solid, accurate information? You call an expert. And, that’s exactly what we did. Mary McQueen, President of the National Center for State Courts, joins Chief Judge Fred Lauten on Open Ninth to talk about the state of state courts – here in the Ninth Circuit, throughout the state, and throughout the nation. Grab your headphones and listen in as these experts shine a light inside the courts. Let us know what you think about the podcast.

Jury duty. The mention of those two words fosters a wide range of feelings spanning from dread to pride and everything in between. The right to a jury trial is one of the most fundamental principles of our justice system. It’s so important that it is guaranteed in the Constitution – a guarantee that is backed and ensured by our participation. To have a jury is to commit to be a juror. And so we are called upon to serve. We serve with our mixed feelings and our of sense civic obligation, all the while never really exploring what it means to have a jury trial. Or exploring the significant role we as jurors play in ensuring justice for all. But in this latest episode of Open Ninth we do just that. Listen in to Chief Judge Lauten’s conversation with the director and cast of Rollins College’s production of 12 Angry Jurors as they explore the right to a jury trial and what it means to be a juror. Let us know what you think about the podcast.

Jury duty. The mention of those two words fosters a wide range of feelings spanning from dread to pride and everything in between. The right to a jury trial is one of the most fundamental principles of our justice system. It’s so important that it is guaranteed in the Constitution – a guarantee that is backed and ensured by our participation. To have a jury is to commit to be a juror. And so we are called upon to serve. We serve with our mixed feelings and our of sense civic obligation, all the while never really exploring what it means to have a jury trial. Or exploring the significant role we as jurors play in ensuring justice for all. But in this latest episode of Open Ninth we do just that. Listen in to Chief Judge Lauten’s conversation with the director and cast of Rollins College’s production of 12 Angry Jurors as they explore the right to a jury trial and what it means to be a juror. Let us know what you think about the podcast.

Naivasha, Kenya is home to over 25,000 orphaned children. Looking to help restore their sense of safety, security, and family, Judge Heather Rodriguez traveled to Naivasha with her daughter last summer as part of the Inua program. Listen in as they share their experiences with Chief Judge Lauten, and learn about the incredible impact Inua had on their lives and the lives of Naivasha’s children.  

How do you want to be received by others? What’s your pet peeve? How do you learn best? If you’re thinking that the answers to these questions will only help you build self-awareness, you may want to think again. While we all want to be able to answer these questions for ourselves, knowing how our colleagues and coworkers will answers them, and twelve others, holds the key to building good relationships in the workplace. J. Lenora Bresler, a human resources expert specializing in leadership, motivation, and conflict resolution, joins Chief Judge Fred Lauten on today’s episode of Open Ninth to explore the easy and accessible ways we can learn about ourselves and our coworkers that will inherently help us develop healthy and productive work relationships, teams, and environments. Grab your headphones and listen in. Let us know what you think about the podcast.