The 2008 Presidential Election and the Role of the Supreme Court

Michigan Lawyers Chapter

Speaker:

• David Leitch, Former Deputy White House Counsel to President George W. Bush
• Prof. Jonathan Adler, Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Speaker:

• David Leitch, Former Deputy White House Counsel to President George W. Bush
• Prof. Jonathan Adler, Case Western Reserve University School of Law

There is a strong possibility of near-term vacancies on the United States Supreme Court. In light of this, what is the proper consideration of the role of the United States Supreme Court and the 2008 Presidential election? A panel of legal experts will discuss the importance of the respective roles of the President and Congress in the nomination and confirmation of judges. They will consider: What is the proper role of the courts in American politics? What has been the historic role of judicial selection issues in presidential campaigns? How have the leading presidential candidates discussed their perspectives on judicial philosophy and nominations?

No RSVP is required. Refreshments will be served at 5:00 p.m.  The program will begin at 5:30 p.m.