Approach The Bench

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Every month, Approach The Bench features an interview with a sitting judge about the work of judging and the issues the judiciary faces. Each episode offers a peek inside the chambers and personalities of some of the country’s leading jurists.

  1. 3D AGO

    Ep. 29: California State Judge Erica Yew

    Approach The Bench

    27 min

  2. JAN 20

    Ep. 28: Missouri U.S. District Judge Stephen Bough

    Approach The Bench

    22 min

  3. 12/09/2025

    E 27: Washington U.S. District Judge James Robart

    On this month's episode of Approach The Bench, a Law360 podcast hosted by feature reporter Cara Bayles, U.S. District Judge James Robart of the Western District of Washington discusses his experience as the target of President Donald Trump's tweets, which has gained more relevance as threats against judges continue to rise. He also discussed his advice for other judges presiding over high-profile cases, and his surprise that a temporary restraining order has become such a large part of his legacy.

    25 min

  4. 11/12/2025

    Ep. 26: Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice Sabrina McKenna

    Approach The Bench

    22 min

  5. 10/14/2025

    Ep. 25: U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge Elaine Kaplan

    On this month's episode of Approach The Bench, U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge Elaine Kaplan discusses her career trajectory, trends in claims against the government, her pet peeves in court hearings and briefs, and whether she thinks criticisms of the court's vaccine program are fair.

    20 min

  6. 09/12/2025

    Ep. 24: U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Brendan Shannon

    Approach The Bench

    27 min

  7. 08/12/2025

    Ep. 23: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht

    Approach The Bench

    26 min

  8. 07/15/2025

    Ep. 22: Texas Federal District Judge Fred Biery

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    25 min
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Every month, Approach The Bench features an interview with a sitting judge about the work of judging and the issues the judiciary faces. Each episode offers a peek inside the chambers and personalities of some of the country’s leading jurists.

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  • Creator
    Law360 - Legal News & Analysis
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Approach The Bench