Annual Meeting and Program

Date: Thursday, September 27, 2007
Time: 2 - 5 p.m.
Location: Devos Place, Grand Rapids
Registration: Although there is no charge to attend the meeting and program, registration is encouraged to allow for proper facilities planning. Register online or print/fax

Program:
Political Challenges & Judicial Independence

A panel discussion about challenges to the independence of the appellate courts from the politics of electing and/or appointing judges; the political significance of different judicial philosophies; and various state initiatives to create a popular veto on judicial decisions.

Speakers:  Judge Henry Saad, Professor Stephen Croley, Judge James L. Ryan
[read their bios]

Moderator: Paul Bernard