Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor to visit Levin College of Law

Author: Unknown Publication Date: Wednesday August 24, 2011

Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor will be a featured panelist at the University of Florida Levin College of Law’s inaugural Allen L. Poucher Legal Education Series on Sept. 12. The event, hosted by the Florida Law Review, will be held at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the program will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.

The topic of the event is judicial reform and will feature several distinguished legal minds. Former ABA president and UF Law alumna Martha Barnett (JD 73) will serve as moderator. In addition to Justice O’Connor, the panel will also feature Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy Quince and U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge and UF Alumna Rosemary Barkett (JD 70).

The Allen L. Poucher Legal Education Series was established by Betty K. Poucher in honor of her late husband, Allen L. Poucher Sr. A humanitarian who lived a life dedicated to service, Allen Poucher graduated from UF Law in 1942 and practiced law for more than 60 years. The Poucher Legal Education Series seeks to provide a venue for prominent legal, political and business leaders to discuss important issues facing our nation and world today.

No backpacks or large bags will be allowed at the event. Television cameras and microphones will not be permitted. No flash or candid photography. For more details, visit the Florida Law Review’s website or the event Facebook Page.