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2021 Kentucky Lawyers Chapters Conference

October 18, 2021

The Fifth Annual Kentucky Chapters Conference took place at the Kentucky State Capitol House Chambers on October 18, 2021. The conference featured a keynote address, panels, lunch, and a closing reception.

October 18, 2021
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
 
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10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Opening Remarks and Keynote Address by Hon. Jeffrey S. Sutton

Fifth Annual Kentucky Chapters Conference

Topics: Constitution • Federalism • State Governments
Kentucky State Capitol House Chambers
700 Capital Ave
Frankfort, KY 40601

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Featuring:

  • Hon. Jeffrey S. Sutton, Chief Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

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10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Panel 1: Criminal Justice Reform

Fifth Annual Kentucky Chapters Conference

Topics: Criminal Law & Procedure
Kentucky State Capitol House Chambers
700 Capital Ave
Frankfort, KY 40601

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Featuring:

  • Jesse Barrett, Partner, SouthBank Legal: LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
  • Russell Coleman, Partner, Frost Brown Todd and Former United States Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky
  • Elaine Leonhard, Supervisory Assistant United States Attorney, Eastern District of Kentucky
  • Hon. Danny Reeves, Chief Judge, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
  • Moderator: Hon. Amul Thapar, Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

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12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Lunch

Fifth Annual Kentucky Chapters Conference

Kentucky State Capitol House Chambers
700 Capital Ave
Frankfort, KY 40601

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12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Advice For Young Lawyers Roundtable

Fifth Annual Kentucky Chapters Conference

Kentucky State Capitol - Room 327
700 Capital Ave
Frankfort, KY 40601

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Featuring:

  • Hon. Benjamin Beaton, Judge, United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
  • Hon. Justin Reed Walker, Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
  • Moderator: Philip Williamson, Partner, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

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1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Panel 2: Separation of Powers During Emergencies

Fifth Annual Kentucky Chapters Conference

Topics: Constitution • Federalism • Healthcare • Separation of Powers • State Governments
Kentucky State Capitol House Chambers
700 Capital Ave
Frankfort, KY 40601

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Featuring:

  • Hon. Allison Joy Ball, State Treasurer, Commonwealth of Kentucky
  • Kevin Gallagher, Counsel, Wilmer Hale
  • Hon. Robin L. Webb, Kentucky State Senator 
  • Moderator: Hon. John B. Nalbandian, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

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2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Panel 3: Supreme Court Preview

Fifth Annual Kentucky Chapters Conference

Topics: Constitution • Supreme Court
Kentucky State Capitol House Chambers
700 Capital Ave
Frankfort, KY 40601

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This panel discussed the upcoming Supreme Court term, which began on October 4, 2021. The Court's docket already includes major cases involving abortion, civil rights, criminal law, free expression and religious liberty, copyright, immigration, national security, the Second Amendment, and matters of constitutional structure. The full list of cases granted thus far for the upcoming term can be viewed on SCOTUSblog. The panel discussed broader questions about the direction of the Court.

Featuring:

  • Sarah Keeton Campbell, Associate Solicitor General and Special Assistant to the Attorney General, Tennessee Attorney General's Office
  • John P. Elwood, Partner, Arnold & Porter
  • Matthew Kuhn, Principal Deputy Solicitor General, Office of the Kentucky Attorney General
  • Moderator: Hon. John K. Bush, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

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4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Closing Remarks by Hon. Daniel Cameron

Fifth Annual Kentucky Chapters Conference

Topics: Criminal Law & Procedure • Federalism • State Governments
Kentucky State Capitol House Chambers
700 Capital Ave
Frankfort, KY 40601

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Featuring:

  • Hon. Daniel Cameron, Attorney General, Commonwealth of Kentucky

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