When I attended Judge Miller’s discussion last week, I was very impressed by his ability to narrate a story and share the cases he worked on. Although I do not plan on pursuing a career in law, it was interesting to hear the challenges of a criminal defense lawyer and how he dealt with the toughest of cases.  Most notably, I remember the rape case and how the defender’s story of events seemed completely unrealistic and yet, in the end, it was the honest truth.

Additionally, I really enjoyed Judge Miller’s ability to narrate a story.  When I asked the question about how his role has changed from attorney to judge, his account of the grumpy judge when he was a young lawyer brought a crisp image to my mind.  I genuinely enjoyed his ability to make us laugh and see the light in dark situations.  From the way he sat in the chair to the words he chose to use, I could tell that Judge Miller was passionate about his career and realized the incredible impact he had on lives.  I too hope to develop that passion in the career I choose to pursue.

I hope that Judge Miller comes back later this semester and shares even more cases with us!