Federal Judiciary

Upcoming Term preview panels

By Akin Gump Supreme Court Practice Group

A number of panels and conferences are scheduled this month and at the beginning of October to preview the Court’s 2009 term — many require pre-registration. Details are below the jump.

Thurs., Sept. 24 at 12 p.m.: The American Constitution Society will host a panel discussion moderated by Tom Goldstein at the National Press Club where a diverse group of experts will offer their insights on the Supreme Court Term that begins October 5. Click here for more information and registration details.

Mon., Sept. 28, at 6:30 p.m.: The National Constitution Center will hold a discussion about the changing court and the major cases already awaiting its attention when it reassembles on the first Monday in October. Lyle Denniston will be a panelist. Admission is $9 for members, $15 for non-members, and $7 for students and teachers. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 215.409.6700 or clicking here.

Thurs. Oct. 1 at 12 p.m.: The Federalist Society will hold an OT09 preview panel, “What’s In Store?” at the National Press Club. Click here for more information and registration details.

Fri. Oct. 2 – Sat. Oct. 3: William & Mary Law School’s Institute of  Bill of Rights Law will host a weekend Supreme Court Preview Conference. Lyle Denniston, Tom Goldstein, and Pam Karlan of Stanford Law School will be among the panelists. Click here for more information and registration details.

Full post as published by SCOTUSBLOG on September 21, 2009 (boomark / email).