The Supreme Court’s recent term included decisions on free speech, redistricting, student loans, immigration, the environment, and more. Panelists review the decisions and provide commentary.

Moderator

The Honorable Karen Nelson Moore
United States Circuit Judge
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Speakers

Noel J. Francisco, Esq.
Partner-in-Charge
Jones Day

Pamela S. Karlan
Kenneth and Harle Montgomery Professor of Public Interest Law
Co-Director, Supreme Court Litigation Clinic Stanford Law School

Panelists discuss whether increased political polarization in the United States has impacted public perception of federal courts and how judges remain neutral in an increasingly divided world.

Moderators

The Honorable R. Guy Cole, Jr. United States Circuit Judge Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
The Honorable Julia Smith Gibbons United States Circuit Judge Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Luncheon with Remarks by Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar
 

Introduction

The Honorable Raymond M. Kethledge
United States Circuit Judge Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Panelists review affirmative action case law including the most recent Supreme Court cases.

Moderator

The Honorable Solomon S. Oliver, Jr.
United States District Judge Northern District of Ohio

Judge John Bush interviews the newest Sixth Circuit judge about his background (both professional and personal), transition to the Sixth Circuit bench, and perspectives on judging.

Moderator

The Honorable John K. Bush
United States Circuit Judge Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Panelists explore recent election law issues and developments, including their effects on the electoral process.

Moderator
The Honorable Amul R. Thapar
United States Circuit Judge Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

The United States has various federal and state laws that cover aspects of data privacy such as health and financial information. Panelists discuss data privacy laws in the U.S. and abroad.

Moderator

The Honorable Chad A. Readler
United States Circuit Judge Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

The Life Members Reception is open to all conference registrants. Shuttle service will be provided from the Hilton Cleveland Downtown loading area along Ontario Street to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Shuttles will depart from the Hilton between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Return service from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will commence at 8:30 PM and continue until 9:30 PM.
 

Artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on the legal field is a hot topic in 2023. Panelists review AI basics, discuss related legal issues, and examine the impact on our lives.

Moderator

The Honorable Jane Branstetter Stranch
United States Circuit Judge Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Panelists discuss the power of the President as outlined in Article II of the Constitution and how executive orders have been used in recent years.

Moderator

The Honorable Joan L. Larsen
United States Circuit Judge Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Panelists discuss one of the most famous federal cases out of the Northern District of Ohio, in which former mob boss Lenine “Lenny” Strollo led a criminal enterprise that earned Youngstown the name “Crimetown U.S.A” and stunned the community by turning federal witness.

Moderator

The Honorable J. Philip Calabrese
United States District Judge Northern District of Ohio

Representatives of the Sentencing Commission discuss its most recent work and how the Sentencing Guidelines impact the justice system.

Moderator

The Honorable Eric L. Clay
United States Circuit Judge Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Representatives from the Solicitor General’s Offices in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee discuss questions of federal and state law.

Moderator

The Honorable Eric E. Murphy
United States Circuit Judge Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Panelists discuss how emerging law governing digital assets impacts bankruptcy proceedings.

Moderator

The Honorable Mary Ann Whipple
Chief United States Bankruptcy Judge Northern District of Ohio

Chief Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton and Judge Stephanie Dawkins Davis moderate a conversation with Associate Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh over a plated lunch.

Moderators

The Honorable Jeffrey S. Sutton
Chief United States Circuit Judge Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

The Honorable Stephanie Dawkins Davis
United States Circuit Judge Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Great Lakes Brewing Co., founded in 1988 by brothers Patrick and Daniel Conway, is Ohio’s original craft brewery. Take a walk through the history of brewing by exploring the campus and enjoy four 5 oz. samples.

Please note the end time for this session is flexible, but will be no later than 5 PM. Transportation is provided via charter and buses will be available for loading at 1:45 PM along the Southwestern side of the hotel on Ontario Street.

It’s not uncommon to use phrases like “Political Culture” and “National Mythology,” but it's considerably rarer to consider their origins, elements, and consequences. That is exactly what attorney and docent Michael Kaplan will do in galleries of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Two iterations of his 1.25-hour program are provided to 20 attendees at a time. Each group may visit the gift shop or other exhibits while not on the tour.

Please note the end time for this session is flexible, but will be no later than 5 PM. Transportation is provided via charter and buses will be available for loading at 1:45 PM along the Southwestern side of the hotel on Ontario Street.

Many Supreme Court cases arose from Cleveland, including Cleveland Board of Education v. LaFleur (pregnancy discrimination), Cleveland Board of Education v. Loudermill (procedural due process), Jacobellis v. Ohio (obscenity), Lehman v. City of Shaker Heights (First Amendment), Mapp v. Ohio (exclusionary rule), Sheppard v. Maxwell (prejudicial pretrial publicity), Terry v. Ohio (stop and frisk), and Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co. (zoning). This tour with Professor Jonathan Entin examines sites where some of these cases arose.

Please note the end time for this session is flexible, but will be no later than 5 PM. Transportation is provided via charter and buses will be available for loading at 1:45 PM along the Southwestern side of the hotel on Ontario Street.

This presentation takes place at Severance Hall, home of the Cleveland Orchestra. Attorney and musician Mark Avsec weaves his legal and musical expertise to present this highly entertaining program on copyright law from the stage, equipped with a piano he plays throughout. The session will hit the salient cases from Arnstein v. Porter through Townsend v. Sheeran, with a special nod to the Sixth Circuit’s role.

Please note the end time for this session is flexible, but will be no later than 5 PM. Transportation is provided via charter and buses will be available for loading at 1:45 PM along the Southwestern side of the hotel on Ontario Street.

Great Lakes Brewing Co., founded in 1988 by brothers Patrick and Daniel Conway, is Ohio’s original craft brewery. Take a walk through the history of brewing by exploring the campus and enjoy four 5 oz. samples.

Please note the end time for this session is flexible, but will be no later than 5:30 PM. Transportation is provided via charter and buses will be available for loading at 3:30 PM along the Southwestern side of the hotel on Ontario Street.

In his 2019 Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary, Chief Justice John Roberts focused on the urgent need for more and better civic education. Reinforcing the perspective of the Chief Justice, subsequent Strategic Plans for the Federal Judiciary have all highlighted the importance of preserving public trust, confidence, and understanding of the judiciary through involvement in civics education by judges and judiciary employees. This opening session underscores the importance of increased public knowledge of the role and function of the judiciary and how decreased awareness threatens the long-term ability of the courts to function effectively.

Representatives from the Sixth Circuit Civics & Outreach Committee, the Eastern District of Tennessee Community Outreach Committee, and the American Board of Trial Advocates discuss the challenges of establishing and sustaining a committee and outreach program and how a committee that includes attorneys, educators, and court staff lends itself to sustainability and vigor. The discussion includes examples of how committees can partner with Federal Bar Association chapters and national groups to offer programs and obtain funding. 

Moderator

The Honorable Curtis L. Collier
United States District Judge Eastern District of Tennessee

This session will demonstrate how to execute programs, such as involvement in the Sixth Circuit’s Student Essay Contest to Teacher’s Institutes.

Moderator

The Honorable Michael J. Newman
United States District Judge Southern District of Ohio