Judging Right: Judge Laurel Beatty Blunt on Legacy, Law, and Lifting Voices

In this powerful episode, Judge Laurel Beatty Blunt joins the conversation to share the privilege and purpose of carrying a family legacy in the legal profession. A proud Spelman alum and the first Black woman elected to Ohio’s Tenth District Court of Appeals, Judge Beatty Blunt reflects on generational impact, what it means to lead with integrity, and how her new Instagram series “Laurel Lays Down the Law” is making the justice system more accessible — one reel at a time. From courthouse wisdom to cultural pride, this is a masterclass in purpose, presence, and public service.