You may find it hard to believe, but Judge David Johnson’s first career wasn’t as a lawyer. He actually got his start working for the Bacardi Rum company after graduating from Michigan State University. Over the years, he also worked for the Orlando Sentinel, with a trade show display manufacturer—and even owned his own business for a while! But deep down inside, he knew he’d always wanted to be a lawyer. So, at the age of 37, he made the life-changing decision to attend law school and make his dream come true. Tune in to Open Ninth to hear more about his early careers and why he wanted to join the bench. OpenNinth.fm
Timestamps

00:14 – Introduction to Judge David Johnson
16:53 – Interest in the law
19:52 – Getting started after law school
25:49 – Opening his own practice
27:12 – Running for the bench
32:10 – Surprises on the bench
42:40 – Changes on the bench