Judicial Selection or Election: Which is the Best Choice for Tennessee?

Nashville Lawyers Chapter

Speakers include:

• Paul Summers, former Tennessee Attorney General
• Maclin Davis, local attorney
• Joseph Woodruff, local attorney
• Justice William M. Barker, Tennessee Supreme Court (moderator)

Speakers include:

• Paul Summers, former Tennessee Attorney General
• Maclin Davis, local attorney
• Joseph Woodruff, local attorney
• Justice William M. Barker, Tennessee Supreme Court (moderator)

This panel debate, co-sponsored by The Federalist Society and the Nashville Chapter of the American Constitution Society for Law and Policy, will focus on the current process for selecting appellate judges in Tennessee, the recent controversy over the process and proposals for revising the process. Following a brief introduction by Chief Justice Barker, each panelist will make a presentation on his or her position on the topic. The panelist presentations will be followed by questions for the panel by Chief Justice Barker and then questions from attendees.

PLEASE NOTE: This program has been approved for 1-1/2 general hours of CLE.

Refreshments will be served.

There is no fee to attend this event. Donations and/or membership applications and fees to The Federalist Society and the American Constitution Society will be accepted at the door.

Parking is available for $2 in the Nashville City Center garage off Union Street opposite TPAC.  Please tell the attendant that you are attending the event.

Please RSVP to Margie Knoll at (615) 850-8195 or [email protected] by May 22.