Joining the Indiana Supreme Court: Rookie Year Reflections

Abstract

Having just crossed the one-year mark for service on the Indiana Supreme Court, the Indiana Law Review has invited me to reflect on my experience over that first year. When Governor Holcomb announced he had selected me to succeed Justice Steven David, Chief Justice Loretta Rush offered kind remarks that included a description of this new role as “a big job” with a “high bar” and “a lot of responsibilities.” One year later, I can confirm: She was right. But it is also a rewarding and fulfilling opportunity, and as I reflect on this first year, a few things stand out.