Tuesday, October 8, 2024

3:00PM – 4:30PM

U.S. District Court Ceremonial Courtroom

219 South Dearborn Street
Room 2525
Chicago, IL 60604

For the first time in more than 70 years, the oral arguments made to the U.S. Supreme Court in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education school desegregation case will be heard in a federal courtroom in America. After releasing his re-creation of the never-recorded oral arguments this past spring to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Brown decision, Northwestern University Professor Emeritus Jerry Goldman of the Oyez Project will speak at the Ceremonial Courtroom of the Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse for their historic airing.

Oyez made the recreated arguments with artificial intelligence, recordings of the lawyers and justices, and oral argument transcripts, all incorporated into “Brown Revisited,” an educational project with historical photographs and narrative content. Professor Goldman will give the backstory of this educational project and offer his legal analysis and commentary on the arguments and their significance for constitutional interpretation today.

The October 8th educational event is presented by the Committee for Access, Opportunity & Community Engagement of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, in partnership with the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee of the Federal Bar Association, Chicago Chapter. Light reception to follow.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your legal skills and network with experienced federal judges and fellow legal professionals. Mark your calendar and register today!