Ronald Gould, a 79-year-old federal judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Seattle, says he continues to handle a full caseload despite living with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). In interviews with CBS News, including conversations with chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook, Gould describes his approach to working while managing a progressive neurological condition, emphasizing that he takes life “a step at a time.” The reporting also highlights Gould’s outlook as combining determination with humor as he navigates the challenges of MS. CBS News also includes perspectives from one of Gould’s former law clerks, Karla Gilbride, an attorney who is blind, offering additional context on Gould’s professional environment and relationships. Across the coverage, the focus remains on Gould’s ongoing work as a judge and how he addresses health-related limitations while maintaining his responsibilities. The articles do not indicate any specific change to his court duties or case schedule, but they present his personal account of perseverance and day-to-day management of MS.