Monday, August 28, 2023

OC Appellate Law Program: Bumatay on Dissents

On Thursday (8/31), 12:30 to 1:30, OCBA's Appellate Law Section presents The Value of Dissent: A Conversation with Hon. Patrick Bumatay -- Judge Bumatay will discuss the history of judicial dissents, starting from its roots in the English legal tradition to the modern Supreme Court. Along the way, he will highlight some of our country’s most important dissents. He will then discuss some of the normative values for and against dissenting opinions. Judge Bumatay will conclude with comments on how dissenting opinions can be a powerful vehicle for constitutional dialogue. Register at www.ocbar.org