Judicial Independence and Rule of Law

Event description

  • Open to the public

Join us on February 19 for an in-depth discussion on Judicial Independence and Rule of Law, taking place from 6:00–8:30 p.m. at the W. P. Carey Foundation Armstrong Great Hall.

This timely program will feature American Bar Association President Michelle Behnke, who will offer insights on the current state of the rule of law and the challenges it faces today. She will be joined by a distinguished panel including Dean Stacy Leeds, Professor Justin Weinstein-Tull, and Hispanic National Bar Association President Rosevelie Marquez, who will bring diverse perspectives on the legal, institutional, and societal implications of a fragile rule of law.

Together, the speakers will explore why the rule of law matters, what threatens it, and how the legal profession can play a vital role in strengthening it in this critical moment.

Reception to follow program.

Event contact

David Lopez
Date

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026/6:00–8:00 p.m. (AZ)


Time

6:00 pm8:00 pm (MST)


Location

Beus Center For Law and Society, W. P. Carey Foundation Armstrong Great Hall

Cost

Free