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The National Judicial College 6 Episodes Oct 30, 2025

Upheld is a podcast designed for judges. It is created by The National Judicial College, an organization focused on judicial education. The show likely covers topics relevant to the judiciary, including legal reasoning, ethics, and professional development. It serves as a resource for judges seeking continuing education and insight into their work.

Episodes

What Judges Can Learn From The Game Of Baseball
What Judges Can Learn From The Game Of Baseball Oct 30, 2025 3811 Guam Chief Justice Robert Torres and Florida Judge Lou Schiff (Ret.) review the nine things judges can learn from the game of baseball. This episode also previews the NJC's new Spring Training for Judges: Decision-Making, Leadership and Team Dynamics, coming March 2026.
A Judge's Guide to Making the Record
A Judge's Guide to Making the Record Jul 18, 2025 4027 The better the record, the smoother the appellate process. Arizona Court of Appeals Judge Sam Thumma and Minnesota Judge Charles Webber review how trial judges can make a solid record even in those tricky situations involving judicial notice, self-represented litigants and more. 
Remand. A Trial Judge's Least Favorite Word
Remand. A Trial Judge's Least Favorite Word Jun 27, 2025 3269 This episode of Upheld kicks off our series on appeals for trial judges. We tackle the word that makes every judge cringe: Remand. Arizona Court of Appeals Judge Sam Thumma, Florida Judge Lisa Walsh and Minnesota Judge Charles Webber discuss how to handle remands and, more importantly, how to avoid remands when possible. This is a must listen for both trial and appellate judges.
Jackson Lecture - Judge J. Michelle Childs
Jackson Lecture - Judge J. Michelle Childs Apr 16, 2025 2764 Judge J. Michelle Childs presented "The Republic Is Safe As Long as the Courthouse Doors Are Open" in April 2025. Judge Childs has been a member of United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit since 2022. She previously served as a judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, beginning 2010.
RBG Lecture - Professor Arthur Miller, My friend Ruth
RBG Lecture - Professor Arthur Miller, My friend Ruth Apr 16, 2025 4223 The National Judicial College's Fifth Annual Ruth Bader Ginsburg Lecture featured Professor Arthur Miller, who entitled his presentation "My friend Ruth."Professor Arthur Miller is one of the nation’s most distinguished legal scholars in the areas of civil litigation, copyright, unfair competition, and privacy. Professor Miller first met Ruth Bader Ginsburg when they, along with RBG
Jackson Lecture - Judge Diane J. Humetewa
Jackson Lecture - Judge Diane J. Humetewa Apr 16, 2025 2430 Hon. Diane J. Humetewa, the first Native American woman and the first enrolled tribal member to serve as a U.S. federal judge, delivered the Justice Jackson Lecture on the topic of public trust and confidence in the courts. Her lecture was entitled  “Reposing the Public’s Special Trust and Confidence in Your Wisdom, Uprightness & Learning: A Discussion About Instilling and Maintaining Confiden

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