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Women Lawyers & the Supreme Court
Saturday
Fmr. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor joins a panel looking back at the challenges women face in the legal profession. The Supreme Court Fellows Program Alumni Association and the First Amendment Center hosts this discussion.
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Series Links
Supreme Court 2009-2010 Term
- American Needle v. NFL Antitrust Case
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- Sarbanes-Oxley Act/Accounting Oversight Board
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- Life Sentences for Juveniles for Crimes Other Than Murder
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- Mutual Funds Fee Case
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- Campaign Finance Case
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Supreme Court 2008-2009 Term
- Voting Rights Act of 1965
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- Elected Judges & Campaign Contributions Case
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- FCC "Fleeting Expletives" Case
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- Qualified Immunity for Federal Officials
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- Tobacco Damages Case
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- Drug Company Lawsuits
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- Marketing of "Light" Cigarettes
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- Navy Sonar Case
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Supreme Court 2007-2008 Term
- DC Gun Law Case
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- Guantanamo Bay Detainees Case
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- Lethal Injection Case
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Additional Video
Students & Leaders with Supreme Court Justices
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Courts News
- 9-11 Conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui Conviction Upheld
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2009 Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary
Justice Sotomayor Delivers First Opinion of the New Term
Accused Nazi Camp Guard on Trial in Germany
9th Circuit Chief Judge Grants Health Benefits to Same-Sex Partners of Court Employees
- Key 9-11 Suspects to be Tried In New York
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- Justice O'Connor's Husband Dies at 79
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- Supreme Court Asked to Spare Sniper
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- U.S. Court Rules Rendition Victim Can't Sue
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- Appeals Court Considers NFL Anti-doping Case:
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- Iowa Supreme Court Rules Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional:
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- President Obama Signs Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into Law:
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Recent Programs
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Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, U.S. Solicitor General Elena Kagan and attorney Maureen Mahoney participate in a discussion on the history of women lawyers, the challenges women face in the legal profession, and arguing before the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court Fellows Program Alumni Association and the First Amendment Center hosted this discussion in Washington, DC at the Newseum.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 10 min.
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 From Saturday, Feb. 6
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From January 11, 2010 the Second Circuit Court heard oral argument on whether or not to block a lower court’s ruling that would force the Federal Reserve to reveal the identities of financial institutions that may have collapsed without assistance from the government’s TARP program. Both the FOX News Network and Bloomberg are asking that the records be released using the Freedom of Information Act.
Washington, DC
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From Saturday, January 30
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Ambassador Melanne Verveer speaks at the New York City Bar Association’s Ruth Bader Ginsburg Lecture last month in New York City. She talked about Justice Ginsburg, the changing roles of women who work in the law and the rights of women around the world. Justice Ginsburg introduces Amb. Verveer.
Washington, DC
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Program from Saturday, January 9
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From C‑SPAN's documentary, The Supreme Court: Home to America's Highest Court, SCOTUSblog's Lyle Denniston & USA Today's Joan Biskupic relate what it's like to cover the Court. Then, fmr. U.S. Solicitor Gen. Drew Days & attorney Maureen Mahoney recall their experiences arguing before the Court.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr.
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From Saturday, December 26
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Georgetown University Law Center hosted a discussion with several Supreme Court reporters on the book, "A Good Quarrel: America's Top Legal Reporters Share Stories from Inside the Supreme Court." The book contains a series of essays, written by the panelists, focusing on recent & noteworthy cases argued before the Supreme Court. Panelists include: Lyle Denniston of ScotusBlog.com, Slate.com's Dahlia Lithwick, Tony Mauro of the Legal Times.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 12 min.
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From Saturday, Dec. 19
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Former U.S. Solicitor Generals Paul Clement (2005-08), Drew Days (1993-96) and Kenneth Starr (1989-93) discussed the duties associated with their previous job, including arguing before the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court Historical Society hosted this event at the Supreme Court in Washington, DC. Justice Anthony Kennedy made opening remarks.
Washington, DC
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Entire Program
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Justices Antonin Scalia & Stephen Breyer spoke at the University of Arizona Law School in Tucson and justices traded their views on the interpretation of the Constitution in a changing society, covering topics such as the right to privacy, cruel and unusual punishment, and segregation in schools.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr.
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From Saturday, Oct. 31
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spoke at the Northwestern University Law School in Chicago on her early days as a law clerk, her judicial philosophy, and the importance of oral arguments.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 17 min.
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From Saturday, September 26
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About the Series
America and the Courts airs Saturdays on C-SPAN at 7pm (ET)
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