The Westin Columbus
310 S High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
310 S High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
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2023 Ohio Chapters Conference
Friday, April 21, 2023
The Westin Columbus
Keynote Speaker:
The Honorable Edith H. Jones, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
The refund deadline is COB Thursday, April 20.
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8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast
2023 Ohio Chapters Conference
The Westin Columbus
310 S High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
310 S High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast Panel: Displaying Courage as Law Students and Young Lawyers
2023 Ohio Chapters Conference
Seneca Room
The Westin Columbus
310 S High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
The Westin Columbus
310 S High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
Description
Character traits are not developed overnight. It is thus likely that, long before a judge first displays judicial courage, he or she will first have shown courage as a law student or a young lawyer. This is why, in the last presidential administration, those involved in judicial selection looked for lawyers who had “demonstrated” “courage” and the “ability to stay strong in the face of adversity.” Drawing on their experiences in the executive and judicial branches of federal government, state government, in house, and private practice, our panel will discuss why, when, and how law students and young lawyers should display courage in the early stages of their careers.
Featuring:
- Hon. Sarah Keeton Campbell, Justice, Supreme Court of Tennessee
- Kyle Dolan, Senior Vice President & Director of Legal - Football Division, VaynerSports
- May Mailman, Vice President for Legal, Strategy, and Communications, RITE
- Philip D. Williamson, Partner, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
- Moderator: Hon. Matthew R. Byrne, Judge, Ohio Twelfth District Court of Appeals
Speakers
10:10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Welcome
2023 Ohio Chapters Conference
Grand Ballroom
The Westin Columbus
310 S High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
The Westin Columbus
310 S High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
Description
Featuring:
- Lisa B. Ezell, Vice President & Director, Lawyers Chapters, The Federalist Society
10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Panel 1: What is Judicial Courage?
Grand Ballroom
The Westin Columbus
310 S High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
The Westin Columbus
310 S High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
Description
What is judicial courage? How does it relate to “legitimacy”? Does “legitimacy” matter? May judges take political consequences into account? Why does judicial independence matter? Our panel of distinguished judges will discuss these and related questions in this panel discussion.
Featuring:
- Hon. Patrick Fischer, Justice, Ohio Supreme Court
- Hon. Eric E. Murphy, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circui
- Hon. Amul R. Thapar, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- Moderator: Hon. J. Philip Calabrese, Judge, United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Speakers
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Luncheon & Keynote Address
Grand Ballroom
The Westin Columbus
310 S High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
The Westin Columbus
310 S High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
Description
Featuring:
- Hon. Edith H. Jones, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Introduction given by:
- Hon. Alice Batchelder, Senior Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Speakers
1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Panel 2: Judicial Selection & Courage
Grand Ballroom
The Westin Columbus
310 S High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
The Westin Columbus
310 S High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
Description
The method states use to select their judges has been hotly debated for decades. Ohio is no exception, having recently started having appellate judges run on a partisan ballot. But how does the selection method of judges impact judicial independence and ultimately, judicial courage? Our panel will discuss these important issues from a variety of perspectives.
Featuring:
- Prof. Brian T. Fitzpatrick, Milton R. Underwood Chair in Free Enterprise, Vanderbilt University Law School
- Robert Luther, III, Jones Day, Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University
- Meredith Pardo, Assistant General Counsel - Director of Judicial Appointments, Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
- Moderator: Hon. Eugene A. Lucci, Judge, Ohio Eleventh District Court of Appeals
Speakers
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Panel 3: Courage in the Legal Profession
Grand Ballroom
The Westin Columbus
310 S High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
The Westin Columbus
310 S High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
Description
What constitutes “courage” in the legal profession? Historically, representing unpopular clients was seen as a noble obligation to ensure equal justice for all, but is that still true? Is the ABA’s Rule 8.4 desirable? When should lawyers—or law firms—not represent clients and what factors should they consider? Relatedly, when is it appropriate for clients to pressure outside counsel to limit representation of other clients for reasons other than conflicts-of-interest? How have boutique firms considered these questions? Are there sufficient opportunities for conservative pro bono work within firms? Join our panelists as they discuss how they’ve encountered these questions in their legal practice in private practice, in-house, and in government.
Featuring:
- Benjamin M. Flowers, Solicitor General, Ohio Attorney General’s Office
- Allyson Newton Ho, Partner and Co-Chair, Constitutional and Appellate Law Practice Group, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
- Rachel K. Paulose, General Counsel, Strive Asset Management
- Moderator: Hon. Chad A. Readler, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Speakers
4:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Grand Ballroom
The Westin Columbus
310 S High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
The Westin Columbus
310 S High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
Description
Featuring:
- Hon. Douglas R. Cole, United States District Judge, Southern District of Ohio
Speakers
4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Closing Reception
2023 Ohio Chapters Conference
Chittenden Room & Foyer
The Westin Columbus
310 S High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
The Westin Columbus
310 S High St.
Columbus, OH 43215