Why Lawyers Need Solitude and How to Achieve It

DC Young Lawyers Chapter

Speakers: 

  • Hon. Raymond Kethledge, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
  • George Weigel, Distinguished Senior Fellow and William E. Simon Chair in Catholic Studies, Ethics & Public Policy Center
  • Michael Huston, Appellate Attorney in Washington, DC (Moderator)

Speakers: 

  • Hon. Raymond Kethledge, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
  • George Weigel, Distinguished Senior Fellow and William E. Simon Chair in Catholic Studies, Ethics & Public Policy Center
  • Michael Huston, Appellate Attorney in Washington, DC (Moderator)

Join Judge Raymond Kethledge and expert historian George Weigel in a discussion on the importance of soliutude in leadership. Judge Kethledge will draw on examples from his new book, Lead Yourself First: Leadership Through Solitudeto talk about how busy people today, especially young lawyers, can use solitude to make themselves more effective writers and thinkers, as well as happier people. Mr. Weigel will also present on his new book, Lessons in Hope: My Unexpected Life with St. John Paul II, and share its lessons for young lawyers. 

Registration will open the week of September 4. 

This event is free, but you must register in advance. 

Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be provided. 

Copies of both books will be available for purchase.