1988. Ron Torbert is a young litigator in Dykema’s Lansing office who spends his Friday afternoons watching the clock before he can head out to officiate high school football games.

Thirty-three years later, he stands at midfield, ready to give the coin toss for Super Bowl LVI.

What began as a leap into a new hobby eventually led to a history-making career on the world stage. From changing into his stripes in the men’s room to serving as the crew chief for both Super Bowl LVI and Super Bowl LIX, Ron’s journey proves that being a great attorney and a world-class official go hand-in-hand. Here is the story of how Ron Torbert made the leap from the courtroom to the gridiron to reach the pinnacle of professional officiating.