Every Judge Deserves to Be Remembered

Introducing Black Robe,™ the elite imprint for custom legacy books honoring the careers of retiring judges. Created in partnership with bar associations.

Legacy. Dignity. Permanence.

Black Robe™ is a premium publishing imprint from Books for Experts, created to honor the legacy of America’s judiciary through narrative hardcover books. 

These are not biographies, but living artifacts – filled with interviews, personal stories, photos and reflections from the bench. Think of it as a judicial portrait that comes to life. 

Each book is:

  • Ghostwritten by legal professionals. 
  • Published in limited edition hardcover.
  • Commissioned by bar associations, law foundations, firms, or even family.
  • Built to last for generations. 

“A judicial portrait hangs on a wall. A legacy deserves its proper place on the shelf, or on the mantle.”

For Bars, Firms, Courts, and Even Family Who Want to Give More Than a Plaque

A perfect gift from:

  • County and State Bar Associations.
  • Judicial Retirement Committees.
  • Former Clerks or Law Partners.
  • Legal Foundations and Nonprofits.
  • Courts celebrating milestone retirements.
  • Family.
  • Or as a gift from the retiring judge to their own family and for posterity. 

Judge’s Don’t Write It. We Handle Everything. 

How We Capture a Judge's Legacy

  1. Intake: We interview key people (judge, clerks, family)
  2. Draft: Our legal writers ghostwrite the manuscript.
  3. Design: Photos, quotes, and stories are woven into a hardcover.
  4. Publish: You receive up to 50 heirloom copies, with digital options. 

Want to Honor a Retiring Judge This Year?

Black Robe™ is now accepting 2025 commissions. Spots are limited. 

About Books for Experts

Books for Experts is a premium authority publishing studio founded by Carl Taylor, a seasoned litigator (and former law clerk) turned narrative strategist. We help professionals transform their careers.

Black Robe™ is our tribute to the profession that started it all for Books for Experts