Supreme Court Justices and Book Deals
Supreme Court justices are increasingly turning to book deals to supplement their income, with some receiving multimillion-dollar advances and royalties that far exceed their salaries. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's memoir, 'Lovely One,' recently released, has boosted her to the top of Amazon's best-seller list. The financial benefits vary widely among justices, with some earning millions from book deals.
Key Points
- Supreme Court justices are increasingly turning to book deals to supplement their income.
- The financial benefits of book deals vary widely among the justices, with some earning millions.
- Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's memoir, 'Lovely One,' has recently been released and has become a best-seller.
Pros
- Book deals provide Supreme Court justices with a way to supplement their income.
- Books allow justices to shape their public narrative and legacy.
- Some justices have received multimillion-dollar advances and royalties from their books.
Cons
- Questions about potential conflicts of interest arise when justices have financial ties to publishers or book deals.
- There may be scrutiny over justices using court staff to organize book events.
- The financial benefits from book deals vary widely among justices.