TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Kate Prince on Feb 15, 2022

Court of Criminal Appeals Judges John Everett Williams, Tim Easter and Jill Ayers heard oral arguments for three cases inside Lipscomb University’s Collins Alumni Auditorium on Feb. 9 and fielded questions from students. The judges were asked a variety of questions, including what they look for in law clerks, how they prepare for oral arguments, advice for students interested in a legal career and how the judges put aside political opinions when judging cases. Ayers, who was appointed during the COVID-19 pandemic, noted that this was only her “third time to sit live” given that the court has been hearing arguments virtually during the pandemic. Read more from the Administrative Office of the Courts