Faculty Profile: Hon. Steven Hornsby

Steve Hornsby has served for 35+ years as a trial lawyer, judge, senior state government official, health care executive, consultant and coach. His efforts throughout all of these careers have been to improve systems and help people.

Steve was elected general sessions judge in 1990 and re-elected in 1998 in Hardeman County, Tennessee. From 2003 until 2011, he served in the administration of Governor Phil Bredesen as General Counsel at the Department of Children’s Services, and also Deputy Commissioner for the Juvenile Justice Division. Under his leadership, Tennessee was recognized as a leader in implementing evidence-based practices.

In 2004, Judge Hornsby was the recipient of the McCain-Abernathy Award, the highest award given to Tennessee juvenile court judges. After state service, Steve worked in behavioral healthcare services as a senior executive, providing foster care services, behavioral health services, and addiction treatment services for youth and adults. He focused on developing a workplace culture that supports professional growth, openness and trusting relationships.

Steve holds dual certifications as a leadership and life coach. His practice, Your Conscious Life, assists professionals in their development and well being, using mindfulness and strengths-based practices. He also consults with organizations and on juvenile justice legal matters.

He serves – and has served – on many boards of local, state and national organizations. Steve is father to two adult children and their spouses, and grandfather to one smart, handsome and sociable grandson. He lives in downtown Memphis with his wife and Zen master cat.