Thursday, April 15, 2021

“F*@# the Draft!” Cohen v. California

LACBA Appellate Courts Section's next webinar program is  “F*@# the Draft!:” 50th Anniversary of Cohen v. California at noon to 1:30 on June 7

Program Description: On the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark 1971 First Amendment decision in Cohen v. California – the famous “F*@# the Draft” case that originated in LA Municipal Court and was argued in the Court of Appeal and U.S. Supreme Court by renowned UCLA law professor Melville B. Nimmer – learn about the case’s backstory and legacy from experts David Nimmer of Irell & Manella and Rodney Smolla, Dean and Professor of Law at the Delaware Law School of Widener University. Moderated by Appellate Courts Section Vice Chair Kent Bullard.
Panelists: David Nimmer, Irell & Manella
Professor Rodney Smolla, Delaware Law School of Widener University
Kent Bullard, LA City Attorney's Office (Moderator)