Seton Hall Law Journal of Legislation and Public Policy Symposium
Lessons in Leadership on the 50th Anniversary of Watergate
Seton Hall Law Journal of Legislation and Public Policy, Vol. 48, Symposium
WHEN
Friday, October 20, 2023 ¦ 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST.
WHERE
The Larson Auditorium
CLE CREDIT AVAILABLE
NJ and PA CLE credits are pending for this event
DESCRIPTION
All are invited to the Seton Hall Law Journal of Legislation and Public Policy Symposium, "Lessons in Leadership on the 50th Anniversary of Watergate." This symposium will discuss the life of Congressman Rodino and others involved in the Watergate Investigation and how their leadership model provides a blueprint for lawyer-leaders today. This event is professional.
| Agenda Friday, October 20, 2023 | |
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8:15 - 9:00 a.m.
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Continental Breakfast |
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9:00 - 9:15 |
Opening Remarks  Michael Flynn  Christine Hoy  Dean Kip Cornwell
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9:15 - 10:30 |
Panel 1: Congressman Peter W. Rodino: The Lawyer Hero and Lessons from Watergate This panel will focus on the history of Watergate, the events of the day, and role of Congressman Rodino in the aftermath. Congressman Rodino’s leadership model is the focal point of event so this panel will help set tone for the day.  Moderator: Paula Franzese  Lawrence Spinelli  Richard Williams |
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10:30 - 10:45
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Break |
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10:45 - 12:00 p.m. |
The Role of the House Judiciary Committee in Limiting Abuses of Presidential Power Former U.S. Congresswoman, Elizabeth Holtzman, will discuss the role of the House Judiciary Committee during the Nixon Impeachment and how she helped to address abuses of Presidential Power. Ms. Holzman will analyze the concepts of high crimes and misdemeanors while providing a first-hand recount of how her experience has shaped her understanding of the current impeachment trials.  Speaker: Elizabeth Holtzman |
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12:00 - 1:00
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Lunch (Rodino Center Reading Room) |
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1:15 - 2:45 |
Panel 2: Watergate: Consideration of the Constitutional Crisis and Lessons Learned. This panel will focus on the constitutional crisis that sprung from Watergate. This panel will focus on interdependence of the political branches of government, particularly in times of crisis. The Watergate Crisis will be analyzed from various angles including the Saturday Night Massacre and what it says about the role of the special counsel and the limits of presidential authority.  Moderator: Thomas Healy  Stuart Gerson  Jon Sale |
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2:45 - 3:00
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Break |
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3:00 – 4:15 |
Panel 3: Charting a Path Forward Amidst the Challenges for Democracy in Fractious Times This panel will discuss the various congressional impeachment hearings; Nixon, Clinton, and Trump. The panel will discuss how future lawyers will be able to be successful in forging bipartisanship where others have failed. The panel will focus on the ethical role of lawyers in forging that path.  Moderator: Eugene Mazo  Gov. Jim McGreevey  Holly Page  Dr. Yohuru Williams |
| 4:15 – 4:30
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Closing Remarks  Labiba Salim Dean Kip Cornwell Christine Hoy |
| 4:30
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Reception (Rodino Center Reading Room) Cocktails and light food to be provided. |
CONTACT
If you have any questions or need to make changes to your registration, please contact Heather Payne at 973-642-8829 or [email protected].
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