May 6: Rule of Law and Constitutional Crises for Lawyer Ambassadors

Title:

Rule of Law and Constitutional Crises for Lawyer Ambassadors
Description:

This short CLE will cover the following topics: 

• A constitutional law refresher, focusing on the separation of powers and the independence of the judicial branch. 
• What’s meant by the concept of “Rule of Law.” 
• What’s a “constitutional crisis” and how do you know that we’re in one (or not). Legal professionalsas guardians of the legal system. 
• How to communicate with the public about the rule of law and the courts. 

This CLE focuses on the Rule of Law in our constitutional democracy, threats to an independent judiciary and legal profession, and how to best communicate to the public about these important topics. 

It is meant to fit in with the WSBA’s “Rule of Law Ambassadors” program, a program designed to support and equip lawyers to fulfill their responsibility to educate and engage with their local communities. 

The May 6 CLE serves in part to help train volunteer “Ambassadors,” but any legal professional is welcome to attend. 

Webinar Date+Time:
May 6, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM PT
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Speakers:

• Professor Michael Cecil - Gonzaga University School of Law
• Judge Thomas B. Griffith (Ret.) - U. S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit (2005-2020)
• Professor Andrew Siegel - Seattle University School of Law
• Professor Hugh Spitzer (Ret.) - University of Washington School of Law
• Moderator: Terra Nevitt - Executive Director, Washington State Bar Association

By:
Washington State Bar Association.
Credits:

• Washington State: 1.50 Law & Legal Procedure
• Other States: Certificate of attendance are usually provided upon request.

Cost:
Free.

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