👉 A gavelman is a person who serves as a clerk in the Supreme Court of the United States or other federal courts. They are responsible for serving as an interpreter and to act as a liaison between the parties involved in legal proceedings, including litigants, attorneys, and judges. Gavelmen typically serve with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and work closely with the Justices, who are also called "gavelmen." Their role is to ensure that legal documents are properly translated and