Host Nan Whaley sits down with Judge Mary Wiseman of Montgomery County to discuss her journey to becoming a seasoned judge. They explore her early career in private practice, her switch from engineering to law, and her dedication to the legal profession. Judge Wiseman shares her experiences navigating the judicial system, including maintaining impartiality and adapting to the limitations of expressing personal opinions as a judge. They also touch on the challenges and triumphs of a life dedicated to public service and justice.
Their conversation covers:
- How women's roles in law have evolved
- The impact of legal decisions like the Obergefell ruling on same-sex marriage
- Why mentorship across generations is critically important
- The current state of affairs in the United States legal system
- Legal philosophy, including originalism
- Gifts of examining issues from multiple perspectives
About Our Guest: Judge Mary Wiseman is the Presiding Judge of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio. She was raised in Indiana and attended law school in Arkansas. But soon after, her parents’ health brought her home to her birthplace - the great state of Ohio. Judge Wiseman is the first openly LGBTQ+ judge to serve in the Buckeye State. Throughout her career, she has served as the president of the Dayton Bar Association, the Greater Dayton Lawyers Project, and the Carl D. Kessler Inn of Court and has volunteered with many community organizations.
Links inspired by our conversation:
- Lawyer, legislator, and professor Barbara Jordan of Texas
- The first female judge in Montgomery County, Ohio, Lillian Kern
- Judge Barbara Gorman Retires
- Article: The Historic and trailblazing journey of Mary Wiseman by The Buckeye Flame
About the Host: Nan Whaley is a long time community leader and public servant. She’s currently the CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio. She served as Mayor of Dayton, Ohio from 2014 - 2022. Nan has also presided over the United Conference of Mayors. She’s a feminist, daughter, aunt, sister and friend.
About the Show: Carry As You Climb is focused on elevating the voices of women in leadership from Ohio and the rest of the United States. The podcast features guests who give special attention to not only busting through doors to lead but also hold the door open for more women behind them. In other words, they carry as they climb. We focus on leadership development and leadership lessons. Plus, we share personal experiences to inspire the inclusion of more diverse leaders in business, government and the nonprofit sector.
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