Oklahoma Supreme Court Judicial Selection Reform: Elections vs. Appointment vs. Nominating Committee

The Tulsa Lawyers Chapter

Speakers:

• Prof. Chris Bonneau, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Pittsburgh
• Prof. Brian Fitzpatrick, Assistant Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University Law School
• Mr. John Tucker, Commissioner, Oklahoma Judicial Nominating Commission, and
  Partner, Rhodes Hieronymus

Speakers:

• Prof. Chris Bonneau, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Pittsburgh
• Prof. Brian Fitzpatrick, Assistant Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University Law School
• Mr. John Tucker, Commissioner, Oklahoma Judicial Nominating Commission, and
  Partner, Rhodes Hieronymus

Professor Bonneau conducts empirical research in the field of judicial selection and authored the book In Defense Of Judicial Elections.

Professor Fitzpatrick's research on judicial selection issues includes Tennessee's recent reform movement to switch from a nominating committee to a federal-style appointment with Senate confirmation.

Mr. Tucker also serves as a Senior Adjunct Settlement Judge in the Northern District of Oklahoma, a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and a Fellow of the Oklahoma and American Bar Foundations.

Approved for 2 hours of CLE credit.

5:30 p.m. - Reception
6:00 p.m. - Presentation

Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members

Cost includes CLE credit and buffet. Cash bar will be available.

Registration: Payment can be made via Eventbrite or cash or check at the door. If paying at the door, please RSVP by Monday, November 18, 2013 to Adam Doverspike at 918.595.4931 or TulsaFedSoc@gmail.com.