Judge Paul Michel is looking forward to “being unmuzzled.” Federal judges are “constrained from commenting on policy issues to a great extent,” he said. But once he steps down next year, the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit plans to speak out.
Michel has a laundry list of topics on which he’ll be voicing opinions. His advocacy interests include the underfunding of the federal court system, the inadequate number of federal judges, pay raises for federal judges and patent reform proposals. He said he may start a think tank or a solo consulting practice, and he’s also drawn to mediation and teaching. He plans to make speeches and testify before Congress if asked. “I’m not likely to join a law firm or corporation,” Michel said.
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