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Joyce Gist Lewis: Threats, Integrity & the Rule of Law

In today's clip, Atlanta attorney Joyce Gist Lewis responds to growing intimidation facing lawyers who handle election cases. Her message is clear: “If we lose the rule of law, what are we here for?”

🎧 This short excerpt from Episode 48 of See You In Court is a must-listen for anyone who values justice, integrity, and our legal system.

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From Stage Lights to Legal Fights: Joyce Gist Lewis on Changing Course

Before she became one of Georgia’s most respected attorneys, Joyce Gist Lewis was chasing a different dream—acting on stage in Atlanta. In this short clip from Episode 48, Joyce opens up about the moment she realized she needed more intellectual stimulation, how her fiancé’s legal stories sparked her curiosity, and why stepping away from her father’s influence helped her find her true path to law school.

🎙️ Listen to the full episode to hear how Joyce’s creative background shaped her unique approach to legal advocacy.

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The Rule of Law: Not Just a Principle, But a Line in the Sand

Joyce Gist Lewis doesn’t flinch when asked about representing clients under political fire. In this clip from Episode 48, she offers a bold reminder of what’s at stake when lawyers are intimidated.

🎙️ “If we lose the rule of law... they don’t need us anymore.”

Listen to this moment of truth—and why she refuses to back down.

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🎙️ From Stage to Courtroom: Joyce Gist Lewis’s Journey

In this episode of See You In Court, hosts Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate sit down with one of Georgia’s most dynamic legal voices—Attorney Joyce Gist Lewis.

From her early days in theater to becoming co-managing partner of one of the largest women-owned law firms on the East Coast, Joyce shares her inspiring story, her landmark legal battles, and her unwavering commitment to the rule of law.

🔹 Her journey from acting to advocacy
🔹 The Loudermilk case and what it means for civil law in Georgia
🔹 The growing threat to professional ethics and election integrity
🔹 What it takes to lead with integrity in today’s legal system

Joyce also opens up about her work on voting rights, her role on the State Bar of Georgia’s Executive Committee, and why professionalism, access to justice, and constitutional accountability are more important than ever.

 

Guest Bio

Joyce received her BA, magna cum laude from Wake Forest University (1993) and her law degree from Georgia State University College of Law (1999). She is Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated Preeminent and has been repeatedly rated by her peers in the Top 100 Lawyers in Georgia, the Top 50 Women Lawyers, and in Best Lawyers (Commercial Litigation; Employment; Personal Injury Defense). Joyce represents the Atlanta Circuit on the State Bar of Georgia Board of Governors, where she serves on the Executive Committee, the Advisory Committee on Legislation, and the Statewide Judicial Evaluation Committee. Joyce is a past recipient of the State Bar of Georgia’s Thomas O. Marshall Professionalism award and the Atlanta Bar Association’s Outstanding Woman in the Profession Award.

Joyce’s past leadership positions include serving as President of the Lawyers Club of Atlanta, President of the Board of the Federal Defender Program, Inc., and President of the Atlanta Chapter of the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers. She is a Master in GSU’s Bleckley Inn of Court, a Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America.

Joyce Gist Lewis is a skilled and tenacious advocate for private companies and governmental entities in and out of the courtroom. Joyce’s two decades of experience includes serving as lead counsel for claims involving professional liability, director and officer liability, business divorce, real estate litigation, employment discrimination defense, and catastrophic injury defense. Her appellate experience includes arguing cases before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and successfully petitioning for certiorari to Georgia’s Supreme Court. Joyce is also a top choice for government clients seeking counsel in sensitive intra-agency disputes and investigations. Her reputation as a principled trial advocate has resulted in Joyce being named to the “short-list” of nominees recommended by Georgia’s Judicial Nominating Commission for appointment to the Georgia Court of Appeals in 2018 and to the Atlanta Judicial Circuit in 2011 and 2012.

 

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Justice as Love in Action: A Spiritual Perspective | Douglas Amar Reflects

What does justice really mean?

In this special short clip from Episode 38 of See You In Court, attorney Douglas Amar reflects on one of the most profound definitions of justice—drawing from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., he shares that "justice is love correcting that which revolts against love."

He explores how justice and mercy are not opposites but deeply intertwined—expressed through grace, redemption, and the courage to uplift people and society. It’s a heartfelt and timely reminder that real justice isn’t just about the law—it’s about humanity.

🎧 Listen to the full episode for more thoughtful insights into how legal professionals and ordinary citizens alike define and pursue justice in America.

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Coming Next - Leadership, Professionalism, and Purpose: A Conversation with Joyce Gist Lewis

In the next episode of See You In Court, Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate welcome Joyce Gist Lewis—renowned Georgia attorney, legal leader, and advocate for professionalism in the practice of law.

Joyce shares her remarkable journey through the legal profession, including her service on the State Bar of Georgia’s Board of Governors and being named one of Georgia’s Top 100 Lawyers. Together, they explore how true leadership, ethical integrity, and mentorship can shape the future of civil justice.

🎧 Highlights include:

• Joyce’s reflections on career-defining moments

• Why professionalism matters now more than ever

• How lawyers can be agents of justice and accountability

This episode is a masterclass in legal leadership and a must-listen for anyone passionate about justice in Georgia and beyond.

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Not a Conspiracy: Federal Judges and the Rule of Law

In this powerful short from Episode 47 of See You in Court, Professor Stephen Vladeck challenges the narrative that federal judges are politically targeting the Trump administration. Backed by new research, Vladeck reveals that 46 rulings against Trump-era policies came from 39 judges appointed by five different presidents from both parties—across 11 federal district courts and 7 circuits.

This isn’t about partisan politics—it’s about judicial independence and the integrity of the legal process.

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Respecting the Work of Public Servants – A Call from Larry D. Thompson

In this excerpt from Episode 45 of See You In Court, former Deputy Attorney General Larry D. Thompson offers a powerful defense of the public servants he worked alongside—especially those in the Department of Justice. He reminds us that while no system is perfect, the integrity and dedication of these professionals should not be diminished.

🎧 Tune in as Thompson reflects on leadership, sacrifice, and the moral clarity that defines true public service.

📘 Want more? Listen to the full interview with Larry Thompson as he looks back on a life of legal leadership, from the DOJ to corporate counsel and beyond!

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What If a President Ignores the Supreme Court? Vladeck on Legal Red Lines

What happens if a president defies a Supreme Court ruling? In this powerful segment from Episode 47: The Shadow Docket, Georgetown Law Professor and constitutional scholar Stephen Vladeck breaks down the chilling implications of such a scenario—and why the federal courts remain a critical bulwark even in turbulent times.

🧠 Vladeck explains:

• Why ignoring court rulings could unravel the entire legal system

• How subtle defiance can be more dangerous than overt rebellion

• Why lawyers—and voters—must defend due process as a red line

• And how recent examples (like the Alien Enemies Act deportation case) are testing the system now

⚖️ “Even if the courts can't act directly against Trump, they can act against everybody else. The rule of law only holds if we all agree it matters.”

🎧 Listen now and share with those who care about democracy, accountability, and the rule of law.

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Texas v. Razor Wire: Supreme Court Ruling with No Explanation?

In this short but revealing clip, Professor Stephen Vladeck explains how a high-stakes Supreme Court decision allowed the Biden administration to remove razor wire at the Texas border—without offering any explanation for the ruling.

🧠 Why does that matter?
Because when the Court rules without reasoning, it leaves elected leaders, lower courts, and citizens unsure of their rights and responsibilities. It’s not about politics—it’s about transparency and the rule of law.

🎧 Full interview with Professor Vladeck now available on Podbean: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/the-shadow-docket-with-professor-stephen-vladeck/
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