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Inside the Supreme Court of Missouri: Betsy Ledgerwood on Public Service, Technology & Justice
What does it take to run Missouri’s highest court behind the scenes?
In this episode of Missouri Law Matters, Judge Matt Hamner sits down with Betsy Ledgerwood, Clerk of the Supreme Court of Missouri, to explore her journey from small-town Missouri to the center of statewide judicial administration.
They cover:
The evolving role of the court clerk
Why transparency and technology matter in today’s judiciary
The rising number of pro se litigants
How mentorship shapes legal careers
And why humanizing the justice system is key to public trust
Whether you're in the legal field or just curious about how the court system really works, this episode offers insight into public service, the challenges of access to justice, and the people who keep the wheels turning at the Supreme Court of Missouri.
📍Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:05 Betsy’s Journey to the Supreme Court
07:41 The Role of the Clerk
12:59 Understanding Missouri Courts
18:14 Technology in the Judiciary
23:23 Access to Justice & Pro Se Litigants
🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more conversations from inside Missouri’s legal system.
#SupremeCourt #LegalProfession #AccessToJustice #CourtAdministration #JudiciaryTransparency #MentorshipInLaw #MissouriLawMatters # Missouri Supreme Court
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By missourilawmattersWhat does it take to run Missouri’s highest court behind the scenes?
In this episode of Missouri Law Matters, Judge Matt Hamner sits down with Betsy Ledgerwood, Clerk of the Supreme Court of Missouri, to explore her journey from small-town Missouri to the center of statewide judicial administration.
They cover:
The evolving role of the court clerk
Why transparency and technology matter in today’s judiciary
The rising number of pro se litigants
How mentorship shapes legal careers
And why humanizing the justice system is key to public trust
Whether you're in the legal field or just curious about how the court system really works, this episode offers insight into public service, the challenges of access to justice, and the people who keep the wheels turning at the Supreme Court of Missouri.
📍Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:05 Betsy’s Journey to the Supreme Court
07:41 The Role of the Clerk
12:59 Understanding Missouri Courts
18:14 Technology in the Judiciary
23:23 Access to Justice & Pro Se Litigants
🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more conversations from inside Missouri’s legal system.
#SupremeCourt #LegalProfession #AccessToJustice #CourtAdministration #JudiciaryTransparency #MentorshipInLaw #MissouriLawMatters # Missouri Supreme Court