A View from Both Sides of the Bench: A Conversation with Hon. Sol Wachtler, Fmr. Chief Judge, NYS Unified Court System
Release Date: 05/22/2023
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info_outlineNYCLA's Amicus Curiae Podcast Host Daniel K. Wiig sits down to chat with Hon. Sol Wachtler, former Chief Judge of the New York State Unified Court System. Judge Wachtler, once considered the heir apparent to become the Governor of New York, takes the listener on a journey that begins at the height of his legal career and ventures to the other side of the Bench with candid observations of the criminal justice system, the role his mental health played in his actions, the associated stigma, and the road to healing.
Hon. Sol Wachtler is the author of "After the Madness: A Judge's Own Prison Memoir".
This episode is brought to you during Mental Health Awareness Month. The New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) recognizes the serious mental health issues and challenges faced by those in the legal profession. If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Visit the National Institute of Mental Health for resources to find help for you, a friend, or a family member.