Join the Duke Law Democrats and the American Constitution Society (ACS) for a conversation with Justice Allison Riggs of the North Carolina Supreme Court. A former voting rights litigator, Justice Riggs successfully defended her seat in a hard-fought 2024 election that made national headlines over democracy and ballot access in North Carolina. She will discuss her journey from the courtroom to the bench, her landmark election battle, and the future of voting rights. For more information, please contact Virali Patel (virali.patel@duke.edu).
Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/7Ym2hXQK3JMCvYh79.
Step inside Arizona’s lawmaking process with ACS! Join us for Behind the Lawmaking Curtain: Attorneys at the State Legislature, a lunchtime panel discussion featuring attorneys who serve as general counsel to the Arizona State Senate and House of Representatives, work in the House Rules Office, and advise from the Legislative Counsel. Together, they’ll share insights on the rulemaking and legislative process, discuss their unique roles, and explore how attorneys can shape public interest and local government.
The featured speakers for the event are:
Elizabeth Higgins - General Counsel, Arizona State Senate
Rhonda Barnes - General Counsel, Arizona House of Representatives
Jennifer Holder - Rules Attorney, Arizona House of Representatives
Jill Randolph - Legal Analyst, Arizona Legislative Counsel
Please join the ACS South Florida Lawyer Chapter and Baker McKenzie for a special Judiciary Luncheon honoring three newly appointed judges: Judge Jacqueline Becerra, Judge Melissa Damian, and Judge David Leibowitz. This luncheon offers a unique opportunity to welcome these distinguished members to the bench and to foster meaningful connections between South Florida's judiciary and our network. You will have the opportunity to hear their insights, learn about their path to the bench, and engage in thoughtful dialogue about the judiciary.
Featuring:
Hon. Jacqueline Becerra, Judge, United States District Court for The Southern District of Florida
Hon. Melissa Damian, Judge, United States District Court for The Southern District of Florida
Hon. David Leibowitz, Judge, United States District Court for The Southern District of Florida
ACS will host Professor Meg Penrose, who will propose certain changes to how Supreme Court opinions are written in an attempt to re-legitimize the Court.
Join ACS as UNTD COL professor Brian Owsley talks about the upcoming SCOTUS term.
Hagan Scotten will speak in a moderated conversation about challenges to the rule of law and speak about his experience as an AUSA at the Southern District of New York.
