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  The Society’s Latest Newsletter – July 2025

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  The Society’s Latest Newsletter – July 2025

  Our July 2025 newsletter includes new Oral Histories of John Dowd and Bill Causey; a Juneteenth article; Investiture ceremonies for Judges Ali and Sharbaugh; and more.

The Society’s Latest Newsletter – July 2025

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The Society’s Latest Newsletter – July 2025admin2025-07-10T12:06:32-04:00

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  A Juneteenth Conversation on Judge William B. Bryant

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  A Juneteenth Conversation on Judge William B. Bryant

  The Juneteenth panel conversation via zoom about the new biography of Judge William Benson Bryant, Sr. by Tonya Bolden.

A Juneteenth Conversation on Judge William B. Bryant

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  The Society’s Latest Newsletter – April 2025

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  The Society’s Latest Newsletter – April 2025

  Our April 2025 newsletter includes a new Oral History of Judith Areen; an article by Jim Thunder on juror information being widely published in the past; details of the Society's 20th Annual Mock Court and the Bryant biography event at Howard Law; a Richard Roberts portrait unveiling; a revisiting of the Steel Seizure Case; a call to follow us on Bluesky; and more.

The Society’s Latest Newsletter – April 2025

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The Society’s Latest Newsletter – April 2025admin2025-04-02T07:25:59-04:00

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  Historical Practices Regarding Disclosure of Personal Identifying Information of Jurors

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  Historical Practices Regarding Disclosure of Personal Identifying Information of Jurors

  It may be a shock to our contemporary minds that, during the 19th century and much of the 20th, personal identifying information of petit jurors was routinely made known to the public, not only after the trial but during the trial. Learn more in this article by James M. Thunder.

Historical Practices Regarding Disclosure of Personal Identifying Information of Jurors

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Historical Practices Regarding Disclosure of Personal Identifying Information of Jurorsadmin2025-04-01T16:35:06-04:00

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  Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Judge Ricardo M. Urbina

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  Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Judge Ricardo M. Urbina

  On January 30, 2025, the court held a program Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Judge Ricardo M. Urbina in a packed Ceremonial Courtroom. Several judges from the two courts on which Judge Urbina served, as well as his niece and one of his former law clerks, shared their warm recollections and remarks about Judge Urbina, his life, and his remarkable career of public service.

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Judge Ricardo M. Urbina

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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Judge Ricardo M. Urbinaadmin2025-04-01T16:34:32-04:00

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  The Society’s Latest Newsletter – January 2025

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  The Society’s Latest Newsletter – January 2025

  Our Jan 2025 newsletter includes two new oral histories for Judge Bates and Ted Olson; Judge Boasberg delivers the Flannery Lecture; the retirement of two top court executives; the investiture of Judge AliKhan; a call for mentors for our upcoming Mock Court; and more.

The Society’s Latest Newsletter – January 2025

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The Society’s Latest Newsletter – January 2025admin2025-01-03T09:41:09-05:00

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  The Society’s Latest Newsletter – October 2024

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  The Society’s Latest Newsletter – October 2024

  Enjoy our Oct newsletter with details of new oral histories for Judges Urbina, Kay & Hibey; a program by three chief judges; an upcoming Law Clerk & Judges reception; and pre-sale information for a new biography of Judge Bryant.

The Society’s Latest Newsletter – October 2024

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The Society’s Latest Newsletter – October 2024admin2024-10-01T10:03:35-04:00

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  Video Posted for June 27 Program “The Road to the Release of John Hinckley”

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  Video Posted for June 27 Program “The Road to the Release of John Hinckley”

  The Society's June 27, 2024 in-person program entitled “The Road to the Release of John Hinckley” was recorded by the Federal Judicial Center, and is now available for viewing on our website and YouTube channel.

Video Posted for June 27 Program “The Road to the Release of John Hinckley”

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  Memorial Celebrations for Two Giants of the Court

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  Memorial Celebrations for Two Giants of the Court

  The Society recently received and posted memorial celebrations for two giants of the court, Roger Adelman and Stephen Pollak. Read the transcript, watch the video, and find links to several tributes.

Memorial Celebrations for Two Giants of the Court

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Memorial Celebrations for Two Giants of the Courtadmin2024-07-11T20:33:34-04:00

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  The Road to the Release of John Hinckley

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  The Road to the Release of John Hinckley

  On June 27, 2024, the Society presented its 25th program overall and third in its series of Judge Patricia M. Wald Programs on Life and Law in the Courts of the D.C. Circuit.

The Road to the Release of John Hinckley

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The Road to the Release of John Hinckleyadmin2024-07-19T20:49:28-04:00