Crossing The Alameda - featuring Chris Hite and guest host Dan Ballecer

Join Kari Morin, A.J. Riebli, and guest Host - Dan Ballecer for an inspiring conversation with the Honorable Christopher Hite, as he shares his remarkable journey from college football to the Public Defender's Office to becoming a San Francisco Superior Court judge. Discover insights on balancing a legal career, memorable college moments, and lessons learned along the way as well as channelling Samuel L Jackson's famous Pulp Fiction moment of Ezekiel 25:17 in court.Chapters00:00 Reconnecting with the Class of 199102:02 Introducing Judge Christopher Hite04:22 Journey to Santa Clara University09:16 Memorable College Experiences15:04 Influential Professors and Academic Growth23:20 Path to Becoming a Judge33:49 Navigating Legal Specializations34:55 The Journey of a Judge36:58 Memorable Adventures with Friends43:52 The Intersection of Yoga and Golf45:37 Fast Five: Quickfire Questions48:00 Reflections on College and Life Lessons