Judge Pillard will speak in a moderated conversation on our professional journey to the bench. She will also speak on her experience as a judge and civil rights attorney and activist. We anticipate co-sponsorship with CLS democrats and Voting Rights Project.
Conversation with Former AUSA Hagan Scotten
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.
Bankruptcy Judge 101: Pathways to the Federal Bench
Please join ACS, Alliance for Justice (AFJ) and the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA) for an off-the-record conversation will explain the role and selection process for bankruptcy judges, highlight how bankruptcy judges shape the law and communities they serve, show how service as a bankruptcy judge can be a pathway to an Article III appointment and discuss why lawyers committed to public interest should consider becoming bankruptcy judges.
Featuring:
Hon. Terry Michael, Chief Judge, Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Oklahoma (retired)
Hon. Jeff Hopkins, United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio, former Bankruptcy Judge, Southern District of Ohio
Hon. Elizabeth Gunn, Bankruptcy Court, District of Columbia
Register here!
General Body Meeting
This General Body Meeting will be held on the Stetson Law campus in the Library and serves as an opportunity to introduce our organization to the Stetson Law School community. Members and attendees will have the chance to meet our executive board, learn about upcoming initiatives, and hear from featured speakers who will highlight opportunities for involvement and professional development. The event is open to all students, and no RSVP is required. We encourage all interested members of the Stetson community to join us for this introductory meeting, where you can connect with peers, faculty, and leadership.
Lunch and Livestream: National Supreme Court Preview 2025-2026 with ACS National
Join the DU chapter of ACS for a lunch and livestream of ACS National’s event, where a diverse group of constitutional and legal experts will discuss what to expect from the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court term.
Katie Chamblee-Ryan Keynote speaker
Katie is an experienced civil rights litigator with a successful record in state and federal trial and appellate courts, including on novel constitutional claims.
Katie came to ELG in 2025 from the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. While in the Civil Rights Division, Katie served as lead attorney in the negotiations for United States v. Minneapolis, which alleged a pattern or practice of unconstitutional conduct by the Minneapolis Police Department in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. In that case and others, Katie successfully developed first-of-their-kind findings for the Department on unlawful retaliation against journalists; law enforcement officers’ duty to intervene against excessive force; and law enforcement agencies that operate under unconstitutional financial conflicts of interest.