The 2026 Members Reception featured a conversation with Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson of the Supreme Court of the United States and Richard M. Gergel of the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina. Drawing on Justice Jackson’s memoir, Lovely One, the discussion reflected on her personal and professional journey, the mentors and experiences that influenced her career, and the responsibilities of judges in maintaining public trust in the judiciary. The conversation also explored the importance of civic education, the historical development of the American legal system, and the judiciary’s role in safeguarding constitutional principles and the rule of law.
A Conversation with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, 2026 Annual Meeting
Published: 2026
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