Why WHO you ARE Matters | Steven David | TEDxWakeForestU

David emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and recognizing the value of hard work as essential components of achieving success. He illustrates these principles through his experiences serving as the 106th Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court. Justice David took the Oath of Office as Indiana’s 106th Supreme Court Justice in 2010, where he served until 2022. His long-established and multi-faceted career also included twelve years as the Judge of the Boone County Circuit Court presiding over civil, family, criminal and juvenile cases. He is a retired United States Army Reserve with twenty-eight years of Military service as a distinguished soldier, leader and lawyer, six years of corporate practice, as well as private practice experience.
Steven is an ardent supporter of, and fierce advocate for our justice system, the military, citizen’s rights and the rule of law. His career-long service and commitment have earned him many civilian and, military awards and recognitions for his outstanding and distinguished service.
Justice David served the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps on active duty until 1986 and reserve duty until 2010, which included two post 9-11 mobilizations in Iraq and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. During his military service he served as trial counsel, defense counsel, training officer, operations officer, legal advisor, Military Judge, and Commander. Before retiring as a Colonel, he had been awarded the nation’s third highest non-combat medal, The Defense Superior Service Award, along with numerous Meritorious Service Awards, Army Commendation Medals, and the Frederick Douglas Human Rights Award. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx