Progressive Prosecution: A Conversation with ASA Kevin Witenoff

Wayne County ASA Kevin Witenoff is joining the University of Michigan's ACS chapter to chat about his career, working in prosecution, and what being a progressive prosecutor means to him. We are also possibly getting an ASA from the Washtenaw County office to join. We hope for this to be a casual afternoon treats and talk type event.

Lunch with a District Judge

Creighton Law ACS will host Senior United States District Judge Joseph F. Bataillon (a Creighton Law alum) for a "Lunch with a District Judge" event on October 22nd at 12 p.m. in Room 121. All Creighton Law students interested in hearing about Judge Bataillon's career and experiences are welcome to join! Creighton Law students are encouraged to bring questions about Judge Bataillon's career, what it is like to work in a district court, and any other topics you are interested in learning more about from Judge Bataillon. Those who would like to receive lunch should RSVP by October 14th. However, if you miss the deadline to RSVP for food, you are still welcome to come and participate in the discussion! 

To read more about Judge Bataillon and prepare questions for the event, please check out https://www.ned.uscourts.gov/public/judicial-archive/bataillon-j-f.

RSVP Link (Creighton University students must sign in to access): https://forms.office.com/r/Lxj786ZaFd

The Michigan Latinx Caucus

LLSA and ACS will host a panel discussion with Michigan State Senator Mary Cavanagh (SD-06) and Michigan State Representative Veronica Paiz (HD-11), who are members of the Michigan Latinx Caucus. The panel, which will be moderated by Professor DeBaca, will discuss the goals of the Caucus, the policy priorities on the Michigan Latinx community, and careers.

ACS is a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization. As a 501(c)(3) organization, ACS and all ACS chapters are prohibited from directly or indirectly participating in, or intervening in, any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office, party or other political organization.

Views expressed by the speakers and attendees reflect their individual opinions and should not be attributed to ACS.

Lunch with a United States District Court Judge

Join us for a unique opportunity to engage with Senior United States District Judge Joseph F. Bataillon during a special lunch event on October 22, 2024, from 12 to 1 p.m. in Room 122 at Creighton Law School. This is an invaluable chance for Creighton Law ACS members to gain insights directly from a distinguished jurist who has shaped the legal landscape. Judge Bataillon will share his experiences and perspectives on a variety of judicial and legal topics, fostering an enriching dialogue that could inform your future career. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned professional and network with fellow law students—mark your calendars and come prepared for an enlightening discussion!

Ghost Guns and Gun Safety Litigation in the Modern Era

Everytown Law, the legal arm of Everytown for Gun Safety, the preeminent gun safety advocacy group in the country, will come to Harvard Law. The speakers will be Eric Tirschwell, Executive Director and Chief Litigation Counsel, and Priyanka Sen, Counsel for Second Amendment Litigation. They will be discussing gun safety litigation, with a particular focus on ghost guns.