Confronting the Assault on the Independence of the Legal Profession & Judiciary
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"The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers"
Justice John Paul Stevens understood why Shakespeare put those oft-misquoted words into the mouth of the villainous Dick the Butcher. As Justice Stevens explained: "Shakespeare insightfully realized that disposing of lawyers is a step in the direction of a totalitarian form of government."
This timely panel will discuss the constitutionality of the Trump administration's series of unprecedented attacks on prominent law firms and sitting judges, the reaction from the courts, and how members of the legal profession can defend the Rule of Law.
This OnDemand CLE program earns 1 hour of General credit in California. It aired June 9, 2025 and features Patricia M. Corrales, Hon. Joe Hilberman (Ret.), Professor Barry P. McDonald, and Stephen F. Rohde.
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