Jury Selection and Race: A Review of Recent Batson Decisions

When
April 24, 2018
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location
Keane and Beane, Conference Room
Registered
21 registrants

Registration

1. WWBA Member with option to pay for Non-Member Guest(s) – $15.00
Registration and payment for a WWBA member and additional guests who are not members.
2. WWBA Member with option to pay for Member Guest(s) – $15.00
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3. WCBA Members – $15.00
4. Invited Guest (Non-Member) – $25.00
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5. Student (Member)

The Criminal Law Committee Presents:

“Jury Selection and Race:
A Review of Recent Batson Decisions”

Presented by:
Hon. David Zuckerman, Acting Justice of the Supreme Court and
Lisa M. Denig, Bureau Chief, Special Litigation, Westchester DA’s Office

One (1) CLE credit – Diversity and Inclusion*

In an atmosphere where courts are taking a closer look at racial discrimination in jury selection, several decisions have addressed the issue of what constitutes a racial category in relation to a Batson challenge. This program will review the components of a Batson inquiry and update attendees on these recent decisions.

Date:	Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Time:	5:30 PM - Registration 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Program *Light snacks and beverages provided*
Place:	Keane and Beane, Conference Room 445 Hamilton, Suite 1500, White Plains, NY
Charge:	$15 members; $25 non-members payable to “WWBA” Free to Law Students
RSVP:	Online at www.wwbany.org or email executivedirector@wwbany.org. Seating is limited, please register early

*Pending approval by WBASNY in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for 1 credit hour in diversity and inclusion as specified, acceptable for transitional credit for established and newly admitted attorneys. The Westchester Women's Bar Association is a chapter of the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York. Full and partial scholarships for this program, based on financial need, are available. Full scholarship for the $10 CLE certificate charge (maximum of 10 attendees) for this program are available for attorneys at non-profit organizations that provide direct legal service for victims of domestic violence. For information and to apply, please contact WWBA President Lisa Denig at lisadenig@yahoo.com. All requests are confidential. The opinions expressed by any program presenter are the presenter’s own, and do not reflect the official position of the WWBA or WBASNY.

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