The 2017 Pepperdine University School of Law Law Review Symposium: The Supreme Court, Politics and Reform, examines the question whether the political deadlock over the Merrick Garland nomination provides a stark indication that the U.S. Supreme Court has become an unduly political institution and, if so, what internal and external reforms might address this problem. We look forward to welcoming students, scholars, and guests to this great event. Please see the anticipated agenda below:
8:00 AM - Breakfast and Registration
8:30 AM - Welcome Remarks
8:45 AM - Opening Address by Professor Michael MCConnell, followed by Q & A
9:30 AM - Break
9:45 AM - Hon. Richard Posner panel presentation (by videoconference) with respondents, followed by Q & A
10:45 AM - Break
11:00 AM - Professor Mark Tushnet panel presentation with respondents, followed by Q & A
12:00 PM - Lunch with Luncheon Address by Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, followed by Q & A
1:30 PM - Professor Akhil Amar panel presentation with respondents, followed by Q & A
2:00 PM - Afternoon Break
3:00 PM - Panel Break-Out Sessions
- Supreme Court Politicization - Historical Development
- Supreme Court Politicization - Is Court Unduly Political?
- Supreme Court Reform - Restructuring the Court's Decision-Making Authority
- Supreme Court Reform - Modifying the Court's Decision-Making Methods
- Supreme Court Reform - Restructuring the Court and/or Appointments Process
This program is approved for 6.25 MCLE credit hours -- all for only $50!
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