8:30am – at the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
- Do not be late – we will have to go through security. Bring an ID
- Meet at the Howard T. Markey National Courts Building, 717 Madison Place NW Washington, DC 20439.
- Nearby metros: McPherson Sq (Blue, Orange, Silver lines) or Metro Center (Blue, Orange, Red, Silver – bit more of a walk).
Chief Judge Sharon Prost
Chief Judge Prost is the Chief Circuit Judge on the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Her bio is available here – she has worked in every branch of government!!!!
It is worth understanding what the Federal Circuit does within the US appellate system. The federal circuit has a concentration in patent law/other specific subject matters. The judges have life tenure. HERE is an explanation of the court’s jurisdiction that you should read in order to understand the specific types of questions CJ Prost will be suited to answer.
Consider asking questions about:
- Her experience in the Senate Judiciary Committee’s office – how polarized nominations were in her time there compared to now
- the objectivity of the courts
- how the public’s perception of the court impacts their legitimacy
- the impact of polarization amongst political elites on judicial nominations
- the consequences of polarization at the state level on cases moving throughout the federal circuit.
This is a big deal!! Do your research on her!! Ask a question so thought-provoking that she’ll make you her clerk some day!!
Jack Buccholz’s introduction:
Chief Judge Sharon Prost serves on the Federal Circuit and was appointed to the bench by George W. Bush in 2001, where she was confirmed by the Senate 97-0, and she earned the title of Chief Judge in 2014. Prior to her time on the Court, she worked within the Senate Judiciary Committee. She also served as Chief Labor Counsel (Minority), Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources from 1989 to 1993. She was Assistant Solicitor, Associate Solicitor, and Acting Solicitor of the National Labor Relations Board from 1984 to 1989. She obtained her B.S. from Cornell, her M.B.A. from George Washington University, her J.D. from American University, and her LL.M. from George Washington University. Please help me in welcoming Chief Judge Prost.
*We were previously supposed to speak with Judge Moore – her information is below.*
Judge Kimberly Moore
KIMBERLY A. MOORE was appointed by President George W. Bush in 2006. Prior to her appointment, Judge Moore was a Professor of Law from 2004-2006 and Associate Professor of Law from 2000 to 2004 at the George Mason University School of Law. She was an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Maryland School of Law from 1999 to 2000. More here.
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11am – at DC Center
Eric Bledsoe and Branden Polk
Eric Bledsoe and Branden Polk work at the Charles Koch Institute and deal with issues on free speech. Learn more about Eric’s career here and Branden’s here. Learn more about what the Koch Institute is doing here.
Review:
Daniel Xu’s introduction:
Good morning everyone. Our two guests are Eric Bledsoe and Brandon Polk, from the Charles Koch Institute. The Koch Institute is a libertarian-oriented research, grant-making, and educational group that is “inspired by a recognition that free people are capable of extraordinary things.” Eric Bledsoe attended The Catholic University of America for his undergraduate studies, and afterwards, earned a Master’s Degree in English and a Ph.D. in Literature at Florida State University. He was the VP of Curricular Improvement and Academic Outreach at the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, and is currently a Program Officer at the Koch Institute. Brandon Polk is an alumni of the College of William & Mary, specializing in child welfare and education. He is the CEO and Founder of Arrowhead Advising, as well as a Program Officer at the Koch Institute. Please join me in welcoming our two guests.
4:15pm – at DC Center
Natalie Jackson, PRRI
Natalie has held senior and management positions in media, academia, and nonprofit organizations. Most recently, she was the Managing Director of Polling at JUST Capital, where she has built and managed a survey research team, as well as contributed to the overall mission and strategy of the nonprofit organization. Natalie received her PhD in political science from the University of Oklahoma and was a postdoctoral associate at the Duke University Initiative on Survey Methodology. Her work has appeared in peer-reviewed journals Electoral Studies and Social Science Quarterly, as well as in several edited volumes. Her bio is available here.
Review:
Lea Booth’s Introduction:
Natalie Jackson is the Director of Research at the Public Religion Research Institute, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to conducting independent research at the intersection of religion, culture, and public policy. PRRI’s research areas include abortion & reproductive health, climate change, the economy, immigration, criminal justice, LGBTQ issues, politics, elections, race, religion, culture, and sport. Prior to her position at PRRI, Natalie held senior and management positions in media, academia, and nonprofit organizations. Most recently, she was the Managing Director of Polling at JUST Capital, where she built and managed a survey research team, as well as contributed to the overall mission and strategy of the nonprofit organization. Natalie received her PhD in political science from the University of Oklahoma and was a postdoctoral associate at the Duke University Initiative on Survey Methodology. Her work has appeared in peer-reviewed journals Electoral Studies and Social Science Quarterly, as well as in several edited volumes.
Thank you for being with us today, Natalie. Let’s give her a warm William & Mary welcome. *claps**Lea vacates front of the room*
6pm
Plata Campaign Fundraiser
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