Noteworthy Speaking Engagements
- “A Discussion with Professor Jerry Goldfeder of Fordham University (Author of ‘Could Terrorists Derail a Presidential Election?’),” Moderator, Keep Our Republic, June 20, 2023
- “What Arbitrators Look for When Deciding the Case,” Speaker, International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution, Inc.’s Skills Training Program, Arbitration Advocacy in the Virtual & Hybrid World, July 19, 2022
- “Creativity, Collaboration and Redefining Success: A Pathway to Wellbeing,” Speaker, Law Practice Division of the American Bar Association, May 5, 2022
- “From Imagery to Reality: The Birth of a Nation to #BLM and Implications for DEI Efforts in Dispute Management,” Speaker, International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution, 2022 Annual Meeting, March 2, 2022
- “Rule of Law: Criminal Remedies,” Speaker, Eradicate Hate Global Summit, October 18, 2021
- “Diversity in the Appellate Bar,” Speaker, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, July 14, 2021
- “ADR in the Time of COVID,” Speaker, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, 2020 Business Law Institute, November 18, 2020
- “First Conversation on Race: Race in Our Community,” Speaker, Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion Coalition, October 14, 2020
- “A Discussion with Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan and Justice Leondra Kruger about Their Experiences as Lawyers and Judges in Our Highest Courts,” Moderator, The Appellate Project Virtual Launch Event, September 10, 2020
- “Psychological Perspectives on Racial Disparities in Legal Outcomes,” Speaker, Tufts University Webinar, September 9, 2020
- “A Conversation about Racism in Our Country and Profession,” Speaker, Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Diversity Team, June 25, 2020
- “Racism, Discrimination, Implicit Bias and Injustice: How Conflict Must Breed Resolution,” Speaker, International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution, June 12, 2020
- “Master Class Seminar on Pursuing Diversity,” Speaker, Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution, January 14, 2020
- “The Diversity Dilemma: ADR in the Aftermath of Jay-Z,” Speaker, International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution and the ADR Section of the National Bar Association, July 24, 2019
- “The Legacy and Leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Future Challenges and Opportunities,” Speaker, AJC Philadelphia/Southern New Jersey, Daniel Veloric Lecture Series, March 7, 2019
- “Keynote Address,” Keynote Speaker, Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts, 30th Anniversary Gala, October 25, 2018
- “Pathway to the Bench, and Threats to the Independence of the Judiciary and How to Address Them,” Speaker, Student Chapter of the American Constitution Society, University of Pennsylvania Law School (Philadelphia, PA), September 26, 2018
- “Pathway to the Bench, and Threats to the Independence of the Judiciary and How to Address Them,” Speaker, Student Chapter of the American Constitution Society, Duquesne University School of Law (Pittsburgh, PA), September 20, 2018
- “Defending the Third Branch,” Speaker, American Constitution Society, 2018 National Convention, June 8, 2018
- “Democracy in the Balance: The Essential Role of Democratic Institutions and Norms,” Speaker, Georgetown University Law Center, April 26, 2018
- “Effective Mediation Advocacy: The Roles of Client and Counsel,” Speaker, International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution, Philadelphia Regional Meeting, April 10, 2018
- “Diversity Task Force Luncheon,” Featured Speaker, International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution, 2018 Annual Meeting, March 8, 2018
- “The Bicentennial Series: Race Relations and Civil Rights Cases in the Western District,” Speaker, District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and the Allegheny County Bar Association, February 07, 2018
- “The Impact of Poverty and Race on the Death Penalty and the Future of the Institution,” Speaker, American University Law Review, Annual Symposium, November 10, 2017
- “Constitution Day Address: Joey,” Speaker, Robert Morris University, September 15, 2017
- “It’s in Our Hands,” Keynote Speaker, National Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution, 30th Anniversary Conference, June 15, 2018
- “An Insiders’ View on the Nomination and Vetting Process for United States Supreme Court Justices,” Speaker, University of Miami School of Law, Rosemary Barkett Appellate American Inn of Court Panel Discussion, February 15, 2017
- The Kiski School Leadership Institute Guest Speaker Series, Speaker, February 7, 2017
- “Pre-hearing, Evidentiary Hearing, and Post-hearing Phases of Commercial Arbitrations,” Speaker, New York State Bar Association and New York University Law School, October 28, 2016
- “Advancing Diversity & Inclusion: Action & Resources,” Keynote Speaker, Pennsylvania Bar Association Minority Bar Committee, 9th Diversity Summit, October 20, 2016
- The White House Weekly Address, Speaker, “It’s Time to Fill the Vacancy on the Supreme Court,” July 30, 2016
- “The Fairness Imperative in Arbitration: What Is It, and How Far Does It Reach?” Speaker, American Arbitration Association Annual Conference, June 6, 2016
- “The Next Supreme Court Confirmation Battle,” Speaker, National Constitution Center, May 26, 2016
- “Statement to the Democratic members of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the nomination of Chief Judge Merrick Garland to the U.S. Supreme Court,” Speaker, United States Senate, May 18, 2016
- “Judge A. Leon Higginbotham Jr. Memorial Public Interest Lecture,” Speaker, Philadelphia Bar Association, June Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon, June 9, 2015
- “Hot Diversity Issues,” Speaker, Pennsylvania Bar Association Minority Bar Committee, 8th Diversity Summit, October 23, 2014
- “Supreme Court 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Case Mock Trial,” Speaker, Association of Corporate Counsel Delaware Valley, In-House Counsel Conference, April 16, 2012
- “Peter Jennings Project Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 2012 Moot Court,” Speaker, National Constitution Center, March 20, 2012
- “Judicial Vacancies, Justice Denied,” Speaker, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, October 10, 2011
- “Preparing for the Hearing” and “Hearing and Managing the Evidence,” Speaker, American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution, Sixth Annual Arbitration Training Institute, February 24, 2011.
- “Habeas Works: Federal Courts’ Proven Capacity to Handle Guantánamo Cases,” Speaker, The Constitution Project, Capitol Hill Briefing, July 19, 2010
- “Diversity in ADR: Expanding Opportunities for Minority Neutrals,” Keynote Speaker, 2010 National Symposium for Minority Professionals in Alternative Dispute Resolution, May 18, 2010
- “The Uses and Benefits of Moot Courts,” Speaker, Defense Research Institute, Appellate Advocacy Conference, November 5, 2009
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“Moot Court Panel Examining the Constitutionality of the 1973 War Powers Resolution,” 2009 Peter Jennings Project for Journalists and the Constitution, February 28, 2009
- “The Challenge of Effective Marketing Strategies and Techniques for Ethnic and Racial Minorities in the Profession,” Speaker, American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution, 10th Annual Spring Conference, April 3, 2008
- “The Unique Perspective of Judge-Turned-Litigant,” Speaker, Philadelphia Bar Association Appellate Courts Committee and the Third Circuit Bar Association, March 19, 2008
- “Opening Statement on Behalf of the U.S. Delegation,” Speaker, The Office of the Ombudsman for Human Rights of the Russian Federation and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, U.S.-Russia Roundtable on Democracy and Human Rights, February 13, 2008
- “A Conversation on the Constitution: Judicial Independence Panel Discussion,” Speaker, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, September 18, 2006
- “The Do’s and Don’ts of Trying a Patent Infringement Case in Federal Court,” Speaker, Texas State Bar Association Intellectual Property Section, 2006 Annual Meeting, July 27, 2006
- “Assessing Transactional Costs: E-Discovery, Management of Outside Counsel, and Other Topics,” Speaker, International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution, 2006 Spring Meeting, June 15, 2006
- “The Current State of Federal Judicial Nomination and Confirmation from an Insider’s View,” Speaker, Federal Judicial Conference for the Central District of California, March 31, 2006
- Testimony, Senate Judiciary Committee, Confirmation Hearings on the Nomination of Samuel A. Alito to the United States Supreme Court,” January 12, 2006
- “Judging Alito: Reviewing the Decisions of a Supreme Court Nominee,” Speaker, Allegheny County Bar Association Appellate Practice Committee, January 6, 2006