I just learned that the next event in the Ohio Supreme Court's "Forum on the Law" lecture series will feature Ohio State Law Professor Sharon Davies, who will talk about her book, Rising Road, which recounts a racially charged murder and trial in the Jim Crow South of the 1920s.
Davies is John C. Elam/Vorys Sater Designated Professor of Law at Ohio State University. She served for five years as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division of the United States Attorney's Office in the Southern District of New York. A specialist in criminal law and procedure, she has published widely in prominent law journals and served as chairperson of the Criminal Justice Section of the Association of American Law Schoold. This should be a good lecture. To reserve a seat, email events@sc.ohio.gov or call 614-387-9267 by April 20.
Below is a video of the first Forum on the Law event last year. Notre Dame Professor Linda Przybyszewski discusses the tale of the Cincinnati Bible War. The case helped frame the national debate about church/state relations well into the 20th Century
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This blog is a carefully balanced medium for me to fulfill this obligation using the latest information technology. Studies show that today's young people are the most plugged in generation ever. Blogging offers an opportunity to connect with these young people where they now spend most of their time: Online.
On pages of the Justice Judy blog you will find simple, straightforward explanations of judicial concepts and processes, as well as discussions about current developments in the legal profession and the law.
You will not find political commentary, interpretations of judicial decisions, or anything else that would carry even the remote possibility of violating the other judicial canons, which are in place to ensure that we have an independent, fair and impartial court system.
By allowing comments to be posted, I am able to interact with the public I serve to further the cause of an understandable and accessible judiciary. By moderating the comments, I ensure that the discussion is appropriate and thoughtful. I hope you will become a regular reader and tell me what you think.
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