Ethics in the Judiciary and the Legal Profession: Are We in Crisis?
The recent conduct of Supreme Court justices and lawyers acting on behalf of former president Trump has led many to think that something has gone profoundly wrong at the most elite levels of the American legal profession.
At this conference, panelists will discuss the ethics controversies surrounding the Supreme Court, the role of bar discipline in the aftermath of the Trump presidency, and the risks and benefits of using courts to address unlawful conduct by political figures.
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| Friday, March 15th | ||
| 9:30 AM |
Keynote Address by Congressman Daniel Goldman Daniel Goldman 3rd Floor Lounge 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM The Hon. Daniel Goldman (D-NY), lead counsel in the first House impeachment of Trump, gave the keynote address, followed by three panels. |
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| 10:30 AM |
Panel I: Ethical Crisis at the Supreme Court? Who Should Respond, and How? Melissa Murray, NYU School of Law 3rd Floor Lounge 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
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| 12:00 PM |
Panel II: Ethical Crisis in the Profession? The Trump Lawyers and Their Disciplinary Actions Renee Knake Jefferson, University of Houston Law Center 3rd Floor Lounge 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
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| 2:30 PM |
Robert Howse, NYU School of Law 3rd Floor Lounge 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
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| 4:00 PM |
Closing Remarks From Congressman Jamie Raskin Jamie Raskin 3rd Floor Lounge 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) concluded the symposium with a recorded speech. |
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