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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

8:15 - 9:00 a.m.

 

Continental Breakfast

9:00 - 9:15

Opening Remarks

Michael Flynn

Michael Flynn
Symposium Editor, Seton Hall Legislative Journal

 

Christine Hoy

Christine Hoy
Editor-in-Chief, Seton Hall Legislative Journal

 

Dean Kip Cornwell

Dean Kip Cornwell
Interim Dean & Professor of Law, Seton Hall University School of Law

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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.

Paula Franzese

Moderator: Paula Franzese
Professor of Law, Seton Hall University School of Law

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Lawrence Spinelli

Lawrence Spinelli
Director of Outreach & Public Affairs, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)

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Richard Williams

Richard Williams
Attorney, McElroy Deutsch

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10:30 - 10:45

 

Break

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.

Elizabeth Hotlzman

Speaker: Elizabeth Holtzman
Co-Chair, Government Relations Group, Herrick Feinstein LLP

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12:00 - 1:00

 

Lunch (Rodino Center Reading Room)

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. 

Thomas Healy

Moderator: Thomas Healy
Professor of Law, Seton Hall University School of Law

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Stuart Gerson

Stuart Gerson
Member of the Firm, Epstein Becker & Green

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Jon Sale

Jon Sale
Co-Chair White Collar & Government Investigations, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

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2:45 - 3:00

 

Break

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.

Eugene Mazo

Moderator: Eugene Mazo
Assistant Professor of Law, Seton Hall University School of Law

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Gov. Jim McGreevey

Gov. Jim McGreevey
Chairman of the Board, N.J. Re-Entry Corp

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Holly Page

Holly Page
Senior Advisor, No Labels

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Dr. Yohuru Williams

Dr. Yohuru Williams
Distinguished University Chair, University of St. Thomas

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4:15 – 4:30

 

Closing Remarks

Labiba Salim

Labiba Salim
Symposium Editor, Seton Hall Legislative Journal

 

Dean Kip Cornwell

Dean Kip Cornwell
Interim Dean & Profesor of Law, Seton Hall University School of Law

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Christine Hoy

Christine Hoy
Editor-in-Chief, Seton Hall Legislative Journal

 

4:30

 

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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