Judge Ronald Gould on persevering despite his MS
Summary
Judge Ronald Gould serves on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle and manages a full workload despite having progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). He spoke with CBS News about how he copes with the condition using determination and humor, and the interview also featured one of his former law clerks, Karla Gilbride, who is blind.Key Facts
- Ronald Gould is a federal judge on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle.
- The Ninth Circuit is one level below the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Judge Gould is 79 years old.
- He lives with progressive multiple sclerosis, a disease that worsens over time.
- Despite MS, he keeps a full caseload of cases.
- He credits perseverance and humor for managing his condition while working.
- CBS News interviewed him with chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook.
- The interview also included Karla Gilbride, a former law clerk of Judge Gould who has been blind since birth.
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