Elaborating, Byrd pointed out that Sheindlin never once invited him to a lunch or celebratory get-together in all of the show's 25 seasons. Byrd has stated that he welcomes a phone call from Sheindlin if she takes exception to any of his media appearances or opposes any of his public claims. He has added ultimately that he holds no grudges, is grateful to Sheindlin and wished her all the best with Judy Justice. Hiring for another bailiff role On April 28, 2022, it was announced that Byrd would be holding the role of bailiff for another court show produced and created by Sheindlin's team that is currently in development, also to be streamed on Amazon Freevee like Judy Justice. The court show, entitled Tribunal, will be presided over by now former Hot Bench judges, Tanya Acker and Patricia DiMango, along with Sheindlin's son, former district attorney Adam Levy. Sheindlin's 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award In early November 2021, Byrd additionally shared that he felt snubbed when he was not allowed to present Sheindlin's Lifetime Achievement Award to her at the Daytime Emmy ceremony. Byrd added that he was seated 15 to 20 rows back while Sheindlin sat with Judge Judy Executive Producer Randy Douthit in the front rows. Questioned about the matter, Sheindlin shared that it was Amy Poehler who called up the Television Academy and requested to present her with the award because she was a big fan. According to Byrd, however, Poehler later shared with him that she was equally perplexed over his exclusion from the ceremony. Off-air projects and activities Byrd works part time as an event MC, guest speaker, charity supporter, and community activist. Byrd is a popular master of ceremonies and inspirational speaker and spends a lot of time motivating and building the lives of troubled youth. He is the national chairman of the O.K. Program, which addresses social issues confronting black youth and young black men. Byrd is also on the board of the faith-based youth program Teen Center USA. Byrd also operates a nonprofit mentoring program, entitled "Teach Them to Fish", focusing on physical, mental, social and spiritual growth. Byrd indulges his creative side by writing poetry and screenplays, and has been known to read his poetry at bars and restaurants near his home. Since October 2018, Byrd and his current wife, Makita Bond, have co-hosted a web series with a title that plays