204: Tribunal Justice Judge Adam Levy KNOWS Right vs. Wrong, Accountability, Critical Thinking & Family Values

Adam Levy brings over 25 years of diverse legal experience to the bench, serving as one of three judges on Prime Video's Tribunal Justice, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin.

Podcast Highlights:

•    Levy talks about being part of a legal dynasty, including his mother, Judge Judy Sheindlin
•    Levy discusses how the "rule of law" applied at home
•    Levy shares the importance his mother's work ethic had on his professional development
•    Levy shares a funny story of how his mother accepted a job on his behalf early in his career
•    Levy shares his passionate views on the importance of truth and his disgust for those who blatantly lie
•    As a young attorney, Levy would learn by reading transcripts of cases that  reflected the work of the best possible  lawyers, prosecutors and criminal defense lawyers 
•    Levy discusses the instances where he and the other two Tribunal Justice judges disagree
•    Levy shares his loathing for situations where various legal professionals don't play by the rules, especially when one of those involved seems more concerned about their own political aspirations
•    Levy explains his views on the classification of public documents as well as conspiracy theorists and the value of critical thinking

Having served two terms as Putnam County District Attorney in NY, Levy used his experience as a private practitioner to create pragmatic and impactful programs and initiatives to improve the fair and impartial administration of justice in the county where he lived, worked, and raised his family. This hands-on approach included extensive in-service training for all newly hired prosecutors and an open-door policy for his staff. Leading by example, Levy personally prosecuted a wide range of criminal cases, including sexual assaults, political corruption, and witness intimidation matters.

Levy also dedicated time to training the next generation of lawyers as well. He was an instructor at The National Institute of Trial Advocacy and a long-time educator at The New York Prosecutors Training Institute. These trainings helped lead, guide, and mentor young prosecutors in cross-examination and trial strategy skills as they began their legal careers.

Levy's expertise was built through a lifetime of legal service. As a 1992 Hofstra Law School graduate, Levy began his career as an ADA at the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, where he prosecuted a wide range of violent and non-violent offenders with a practice focused on seeking justice for women and children who were the victim of physical and sexual assault—He then co-founded his legal partnership, Levy & Santoro, in Carmel, NY. He brought his trial experience from Suffolk County to the people of Putnam County, handling complex criminal and matrimonial matters in courts throughout New York State.

Levy's no-nonsense approach to cases and reputation as a skilled trial attorney and advocate ultimately led to his election as District Attorney in Putnam County, where he lived with his family.

His daughter, Sarah Rose, a newly admitted lawyer, is the law clerk on "Judy Justice," where his mother, judicial icon Judge Judy Sheindlin, presides.

Levy and his wife Lori have two other children, Jacob and Emma, who are still in school. In his spare time, he enjoys skiing, scuba diving, white water rafting, and spending time with his family.

ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones is a podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (bestselling author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri).

ON THE KNOWS is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones.

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Adam Levy: www.TribunalJustice.TV 
Randall Kenneth Jones: www.RandallKen