On October 4, 2019, the Court welcomed juniors and seniors from
Briarcrest High School for an inside look at the legal process. Among
other activities, the students had the opportunity to meet with and
ask questions of United States District Judges John Fowlkes, Sheryl
Lipman, and Thomas Parker.
The students had the opportunity to observe a
sentencing hearing presided over by U.S. District Judge John T.
Fowlkes, Jr. (pictured above). Following the hearing, the students
had the chance to ask Judge Fowlkes questions about himself, the
judiciary, and the criminal justice system. Here Judge Fowlkes
shows the group the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Manual.
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee,
D. Michael Dunavant, (pictured) speaks with the students about the
mission of his office.
Federal Public Defender for the Western District of
Tennessee Doris Randle-Holt (pictured) speaks with the students
about the work of the Federal Public Defender's Office.
U.S. Pretrial Services Officer Angela Yates (pictured)
speaks with the students about the U.S. Pretrial Services Office.
U.S. Probation Officer Michelle Gonzalez (pictured)
speaks with the class about the U.S. Probation Office.
Following the Courthouse Tour, the students had the
opportunity to eat lunch with Judge Fowlkes, Judge Lipman
(pictured), and Judge Parker (pictured).
