Chief
Justice John G. Roberts Jr. to speak at law school
Nation's
top jurist will address students, lawyers on Oct. 20
OCT 3, 2006 -- Chief Justice of the United States
John G. Roberts, Jr. will speak Oct. 20 to Charleston School
of Law students and area lawyers at Gailliard Auditorium, the
school announced today.
"We're thrilled and honored to host the chief justice,"
Dean Richard Gershon said. "Not only will it give
our students an outstanding chance to hear directly from the nation's
top jurist, but it highlights how the school serves as one of
the community's new leaders."
South Carolina's U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, who invited
Roberts to the law school, will introduce the chief justice during
the 3 p.m. event on Oct. 20. Roberts then will follow with brief
remarks.
"We appreciate Senator Graham's help in getting Chief Justice
Roberts to visit the Charleston School of Law," Gershon added.
After the chief justice speaks, he will answer questions as part
of a panel discussion comprised of four panelists:
Only students and invited area lawyers will be able to attend.
The event is not open to the public.
MEDIA NOTE: The media will be able to cover the remarks only
from a special media area. More details on media registration
will follow.
