U.S. Supreme Court Docket: 2002-2003 Review & 2003-2004 Preview (October 18, 2003)

On October 18, 2003, members of the Law School, supported by the financial generosity of G. Grant Dixon (JD 1991) of G. Grant Dixon III Law Office LLC, provided a review and commentary on the past U.S. Supreme Court term and predictions on cases to come before the Court. The event showcased the constitutional law expertise of Professors Timothy P. O'Neill, Michael Seng, Yvette Barksdale, Donald Beschle, Michael Polelle, and Mark Wojcik (JD 1986). Also participating in the event, H. Candace Gorman (JD 1983) offered background and comments on Jones v. R.R. Donnelly & Sons, a racial discrimination case, which she would later argue before the Court on February 24, 2004.
The event, presented as part of reunion weekend, was attended by numerous members of the alumni community, notably Nathan T. Nockin (JD 1938).
Note: This recording is presented with minimal editing or alteration as part of the Law School's Historical Preservation Series. Due to the age and format of source material, intermittent audio and visual inconsistency is to be expected. Some content may reflect outdated facts and opinions.
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00:00 -- WELCOME
- Assistant Dean Bill Beach
01:42 -- INTRODUCTION
- G. Grant Dixon ('91), G. Grant Dixon III Law Office LLC
03:41 -- INTRODUCTORY COMMENTARY
"Review of Criminal Cases"
11:33 - Professor Timothy P. O'Neill
"Review of Civil Cases"
25:24 - Professor Michael Seng, Co-Executive Director, Fair Housing Legal Support Center & Clinic
41:33 - Professor Yvette Barksdale
1:01:29 - Professor Donald Beschle
1:20:04 - Professor Michael Polelle
1:33:26 - Professor Mark E. Wojcik ('86)
"Preview of Jones v. R.R. Donnelly & Sons"
1:55:05 - H. Candace Gorman ('83)
2:06:15 -- COMMENTS
- Nathan T. Nockin (JD 1938)
2:08:46 -- PANEL PREDICTIONS & CASES TO WATCH
2:18:32 -- AUDIENCE QUESTIONS