Adam Levy, son of Judge Judy Sheindlin, has embarked on a new venture as the presiding judge on the syndicated reality court series Adam’s Law. Sheindlin, recognized for her blunt judicial style, encouraged her son with practical advice as he stepped into the world of TV court dramas. Levy, who is 57, shared a memorable piece of advice from his mother, urging him to maintain his authenticity and enjoy the process while avoiding discomfort.

‘You’ve got this. I know you’ve got this. Have fun, do what you do, don’t let people lead you to places where you don’t feel comfortable, be true to yourself, and don’t screw this up,’ Sheindlin told him.

Before her television fame, Sheindlin served as a New York Family Court judge known for her straightforward approach. In 1982, she was appointed to the New York Criminal Court and later became the supervising judge of Manhattan Family Court in 1986. Her fame soared after her appearance on a 1993 60 Minutes segment, leading to her iconic role in the syndicated hit Judge Judy for 25 seasons, concluding in 2021. After Judge Judy, she returned with the Amazon series Judy Justice, wrapping up her television appearances recently.

Levy, son of Sheindlin and her ex-husband Ronald Levy, also shares a sibling, Jamie Levy. With over two decades of legal practice, he previously served as the Putnam County District Attorney in New York. Prior to launching Adam’s Law on September 14, Levy appeared as a judge in Prime Video’s Tribunal Justice and Justice on Trial, both created by Sheindlin.

Despite his experience, Levy admitted feeling anxious about his debut, concerned about living up to his mother’s legacy and the potential label of a ‘nepo baby.’ Nevertheless, Sheindlin reassured him, calling him ‘a natural’ after seeing his performance.

‘When she saw me for the first time, she said, ‘There, now you know. Now you’ve got nothing to worry about.’ And that was nice to hear,’ Levy expressed.

While Sheindlin hasn’t criticized Levy’s shows, she provides mentorship, regularly discussing his cases and courtroom strategies. According to Levy, this family tradition of discussing cases, which includes many prosecutors and defense attorneys among them, has been ongoing for 30 years.

Levy’s judicial style differs from his mother’s, though certain similarities persist. He remains committed to truth and personal responsibility, but his approach is more understanding. Raised under Sheindlin’s guidance, Levy and his brother Jamie seldom got away with anything during childhood.

‘I kid around, and I say, hundreds of millions of people have watched her over the last 30 years,’ Levy noted. ‘And they see a tough lady, a tough judge, cutting through the nonsense.’

Levy’s upbringing led him to make notable changes to Adam’s Law. He incorporated more time to vet cases thoroughly before airing, contrasting the format used by his mother.

‘I insisted on changing the format to requiring the litigant to provide their evidence before they come to the show so that I could review it,’ Levy explained. ‘Sometimes it would take me a day, one full day, to review one case.’

Levy revealed he would likely grant mercy over his mother, due to experiencing her judicial style first-hand growing up.

‘I needed mercy from her, so I’m probably more likely to give it than she is,’ he said with a laugh.

Adam’s Law airs weekdays, with local listings available on the show’s website. Ashley Hume reports on entertainment news, celebrity culture, industry events, and the business of entertainment for Fox News Digital and Fox Business.