
By JUDGE LAYNE SMITH
Q. Judge Smith, how much reading does your job require? Ella
A. Many hours per week! Lawyers and judges read a lot for work. We must know the statutes and case law. I fill my work days reading, listening, thinking, writing, and talking.
I enjoy reading the law for my job. But beyond that, reading brings me immense personal pleasure and growth. It’s a joy to delve into several books on a historical figure or a topic until I exhaust my interest in the subject.










