Three Things Podcast: A Talk with the Former Attorney General of Tennessee

About this episode

David Iglesias interviews former Attorney General of Tennessee Herbert Slatery III about his journey in law and public service.

In this episode of Three Things , host David Iglesias interviews Herbert Slatery III, former Attorney General of Tennessee. Slatery shares how personal relationships, faith, and a call to public service shaped his journey from private legal practice to becoming the state's top legal officer. He discusses the unique way Tennessee selects its AG, key moments in his career—including major opioid litigation—and offers advice for aspiring Christian lawyers and public servants. The episode offers a compelling look at faith-informed leadership in law and politics.

People in this episode

Host: David Iglesias

Guest: Herbert Slatery III

Topics covered

• faith
• public service
• law
• politics
• leadership
• opioid litigation

Keywords

• Attorney General
• Tennessee
• faith
• public service
• opioid litigation
• Christian lawyers
• leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tennessee

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