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May 2026
The Rule of Law
Speaker: The Honorable Shira A. Scheindlin, Former United States District Judge, Southern District of New York
What does Rule of Law mean? We all know the phrase but how should it be applied? What is the interaction between the Rule of Law and the independence of the judiciary and the bar? What is the opposite of the Rule of Law? How does this issue affect checks and balances and separation of powers? What can lawyers do to protect the rule of law? There are many questions; do we have the answers? Join Judge Shira A. Scheindlin for a timely discussion exploring these questions and their real-world implications.
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