Lauren Hughes

SummaryIn this episode of the Zekely Podcast, host Zeke interviews Lauren Hughes, a lawyer and councilwoman running for the Court of Common Pleas in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. They discuss her journey into law, the importance of civic engagement, and the role of judges in the community. Lauren shares her experiences as a public defender, her current role as a senior solicitor, and her views on the influence of political ideologies in the judicial system. The conversation also touches on personal anecdotes, community service, and the significance of voting.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Lauren Hughes01:30 Understanding the Court of Common Pleas04:43 Am I Lying?09:10 Family Activism12:41 CareerLink16:26 Delta Sigma Theta19:05 Pledging21:19 Preparing To Be Judge24:33 Hobbies25:46 Senior Solicitor26:57 Solicit or Cease30:09 Interpreting The Law32:39 Why You Should Care About Judicial Races35:58 Hope and Overcoming Adversity38:08 Future PlansLauren Hughes: https://www.laurenhughespa.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenhughes4judge/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Lauren-Hughes-for-Judge/61556304455617/ CareerLink: https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/jponline/Full Video Episode Available On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheZekelyPodcastShort Clips Can Be Found On TikTok: @drzeketayler/@thezekelypodcast and Instagram: @thezekelypodcast