Climbing the Bench with Quadriplegia: Hon. Shannon Filbert

About this episode

The episode features the inspiring story of Hon. Shannon Filbert, a Family Court Judge who became quadriplegic at 16.

The latest Amici podcast tells the unlikely and inspiring story of a 16-year-old girl who was suddenly rendered quadriplegic yet, without the use of arms or legs, grew up to be a Family Court Judge in Erie County— the Hon. Shannon Filbert. Transcript: https://ww2.nycourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/files/2026-01/filbert%20Transcript.pdf Content Warning: Frank medical discussion

People in this episode

Host: John Caher

Guest: Hon. Shannon Filbert

Topics covered

• quadriplegia
• inspiration
• family court
• judiciary
• overcoming adversity

Keywords

• quadriplegia
• Family Court Judge
• inspiration
• Erie County
• overcoming challenges

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Places: Erie County

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