Nebraska Supreme Court Justice Lindsey Miller-Lerman, top left, sits beside Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke as they listen to remarks on Miller-Lerman's judicial career from retired Chief Justice Mike Heavican. Oct. 24, 2025. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)

LINCOLN — Justice Lindsey Miller-Lerman recalled a few pearls of wisdom she leaned on while ascending in her history-making role as the first woman appointed to the Nebraska Supreme Court.

One guiding principle, passed along by her film editor son Jeremy came in handy while penning, participating or appearing in 5,832 career legal opinions: Don’t bore, don’t confuse.

Miller-Lerman bored few last year with an opinion in which she drew upon Patty and Selma of “The Simpsons” cartoon fame to make a serious point about separation of powers

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