In a panel discussion with Profs. Bruce Murphy and Maryam Nahhal, Judge Catharine Friend Easterly will offer an inside look at the American judicial system, drawing on her experience on the D.C. Court of Appeals. The conversation will demystify how judges are selected, and examine the importance of legal advocacy and access to counsel in criminal and civil cases. It will also consider the extent to which politics shapes judicial decision-making and how courts interact with the other branches of government. The discussion will offer a glimpse into the everyday work of judges and the thousands of legal professionals working to uphold and apply the law. 4:15-6 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 19 • Kirby Hall of Civil Rights, Room 104 • MORE
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