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Shapiro, Nockleby and Deutsch Speak at NJC Presentation in Los Angeles

10/30/2007

How do media balance their First Amendment right to watch over the operation of government with the rights of the accused? Who is responsible for focusing media and public attention on a particular case? What are the pros and cons of cameras in the courtroom? Why is the media spotlight on certain cases and not others? Once a case gains high profile status, what are the professional and ethical roles and responsibilities of members of the media and the judiciary?

These were the questions examined by a panel of experts during a reception held on October 25 in Los Angeles for members of the legal profession, the judiciary, and special guests of The National Judicial College. The panel presentation, titled “By the Time the Case Starts, Are All Opinions Made? The Press and the Law,” was moderated by Hon. William F. Dressel, NJC president, and included Linda C. Deutsch, legal affairs reporter for the Associated Press, John T. Nockleby, professor of law and director of the Civil Justice Program at Loyola Law School, and Robert Shapiro, Esq., of Christensen, Glaser, Fink, Jacobs, Weil & Shapiro, LLP.

The insightful presentation highlighted the similarities and differences that the media, judiciary and legal profession face in high profile cases.

“There is still much to learn about how the media and the courts can and should work together for the good of all,” said Dressel. “Each is faced with difficult choices and circumstances. Having a forum, such as this, to discuss these issues can help us move forward.”

The reception was hosted by Trustee Thomas V. Girardi, Esq., of Girardi & Keese, Patricia Glaser, Esq., of Christensen, Glaser, Fink, Jacobs, Weil & Shapiro, LLP, and Charles Patterson, Esq., of Morrison & Foerster, LLP, also provided support for the event.
The presentation was an opportunity for The National Judicial College to welcome existing and new supporters of the NJC’s Pillars of Justice Fund, a fund to provide our nation’s judiciary with innovative, results-oriented programs and professional development.

For details on these and other programs offered by the NJC, please visit www.judges.org.