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Justice Rich Gabriel, Colorado Supreme Court: Merit Selection of Judges

Episode Summary

Justice Gabriel discusses his legal career and his journey from the Colorado Court of Appeals to the Colorado Supreme Court. Then we discuss the merit selection method of appointing state court judges in Colorado.

Episode Notes

0:00                        Opening

2:08                        Journey to Supreme Court

8:00                        Unique Qualities of the Colorado Court of Appeals

12:20                     Surprises After Leaving the Court of Appeals for the Supreme Court

16:05                     Importance of Merit Based Selection and Retention

24:40                     Stories of Collaboration - Rules Committees & Decision Making

28:00                     Litigating Children’s Issues Pro Bono

36:00                     Access to Justice and Administrative Improvements of the Courts

38:45                     Online Dispute Resolution and Technologies Impact on the Law

40:25                     Top 3 Take Aways for Taking Action!

43:00                     Getting to Know the Guest