The "Judges on Judicial Independence" event is a collaborative program between the National Constitution Center and the Federal Judges Association, scheduled for April 3, 2025. This event brings together esteemed federal judges to discuss the critical importance of judicial independence and the rule of law in the United States.
Key topics include the historical foundations of judicial independence, contemporary challenges facing the judiciary, and the role of civic education in upholding the rule of law. The program features panel discussions with judges from various federal courts, offering diverse perspectives on maintaining an impartial judiciary.
Attendees will have opportunities to engage with the judges during Q&A sessions and networking breaks. Notable speakers include Judge J. Michelle Childs of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, Judge M. Margaret McKeown of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Judge Beth Bloom of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and Judge Stephen R. Bough of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri.
This event is ideal for legal professionals, scholars, students, and anyone interested in the judiciary's role in American democracy. Participants will gain valuable insights into the challenges and responsibilities of maintaining judicial independence in today's legal landscape.
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Speakers(5)
Jeffrey Rosen
President and CEO at National Constitution Center
Jeffrey Rosen is the President and CEO of the National Constitution Center and served as the moderator for the event.
Judge Beth Bloom
Judge at U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Judge Beth Bloom serves on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Judge J. Michelle Childs
Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Judge J. Michelle Childs serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and is the President of the Federal Judges Association.
Judge M. Margaret McKeown
Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Judge M. Margaret McKeown serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and is a past president of the Federal Judges Association.
Judge Stephen R. Bough
Judge at U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Judge Stephen R. Bough serves on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri.
Event Details
- Date
- April 3, 2025
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States
- National Constitution Center
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, scholars, students, and individuals interested in the judiciary's role in American democracy.