SDCPLL Brown Bag Lunches Return in September

San Diego County Public Law Library Begins New Lecture Series in September The San Diego County Public Law Library Proudly Presents "Attorneys and Authors"*: A Series of Brown Bag Lunches Featuring Attorneys & Judges Discussing Their Areas of Expertise September 11th-September 15th at The Law Library, 1105 Front Street, San Diego Monday, September 11th, Noon-1pm Judge Norbert Ehrenfreund, Retired "The Nuremberg Legacy: How One Trial Changed the World Judge Ehrenfreund witnessed the Nuremberg War Crimes Trial, bringing "due process" into the world's courtroom, as a newspaper correspondent for the American newspaper, Stars and Stripes. After witnessing one of the most important achievements in international justice, Judge Ehrenfreund decided to pursue a career in law. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri in journalism, his master's degree in political science from Columbia University and his J.D. from Stanford University. He retired from the bench in 1995, but has remained active in the field through speaking engagements and involvement in both U.S. and international legal conferences and associations. He is currently finishing a book on the impact of the Nuremberg Trial on international justice for war crimes and its contemporary applications. Tuesday, September 12th, 11:30am-12:30pmProfessor Aaron Schwabach,Thomas Jefferson School of Law "Harry Potter and the Rule of Law" Professor Schwabach will discuss how Harry's story is a story about law and a society trying to establish a rule of law. There is law in every chapter, whether they are in the background or the focus of the story. Professor Schwabach has taught at Thomas Jefferson School of Law since 1994, specializing in Property, International Environmental and Internet Law. Wednesday, September 13th, Noon-1pm Judge William J. Howatt, Jr. "Another Look at the History of the San Diego Bench & Bar" Judge Howatt will discuss more about the history of the San Diego Bench and Bar and other stories of historical interest with his very special charm and wit. Judge Howatt was appointed to the Superior Court in 1987 and has been a judge since 1979. He is currently the Supervising Judge of the Family Courts, but his avocation is San Diego legal history and lore. Judge Howatt will be receiving the Bernard E. Witkin Award for leadership and excellence in the teaching, practice, enactment or adjudication of the law this coming November. Friday, September 15th, Noon-1pm Professor, Linda M. Keller, Thomas Jefferson School of Law "Using International Human Rights Law in U.S. Courts Lessons from the Campaign against the Juvenile Death Penalty" Professor Keller will explore how advocates against the juvenile death penalty moved international human rights standards from the periphery to the center of the debate. She will discuss relevant treaties and cases. Professor Keller has been an Assistant Professor at Thomas Jefferson since 2003. Her interest focuses on the intersection of international and U.S. law, particularly in the area of human rights and capital punishment. Programs are FREE for Law Library members. Non-member fee is $5 per program. Seating is limited. Please call (619) 531-3900 to reserve your place. *One hour general participatory MCLE credit is available for each program. The San Diego County Public Law Library is an approved State Bar of California MCLE provider.

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