Passing of the Gavel




Open Ninth show

Summary: Judge Lisa Munyon has had a long, illustrious career. From the state attorney’s office to private practice and then the bench, Judge Munyon has worn many hats. Now, she takes on her greatest challenge yet: becoming the first female Chief Judge of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court. Listen in as Judge Munyon sits with Chief Judge Myers and talks about how she got into the field of law, what she considers her most memorable case, and what she hopes to accomplish as Chief Judge. Timestamps 00:18 – Introduction to Lisa Munyon 05:38 – Working as a prosecutor and in private practice 08:27 – Her most memorable case 11:51 – Being on the bench 16:49 – Her goals as Chief Judge 23:59 – Finding inspiration