Core Skills Tuition Webinar Series: Tough Cases in Courts and Media – The Public, the Media, and Politicians Are Watching

This webinar is presented at no cost to judges. The $199.00 fee will be fully funded by an NJC scholarship.

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9 a.m. Hawaii / 11 a.m. Alaska / 12 p.m. Pacific / 1 p.m. Mountain / 2 p.m. Central / 3 p.m. Eastern
Duration: 75 minutes

Course Location

Online

Course Fees

This webinar is presented at no cost to judges. The $199.00 fee will be fully funded by an NJC scholarship.

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September 1, 2021

Maintaining Independence and the Perception of Independence in High-Profile Cases

During the webinar, the presenter will address the multiple challenges presented to judges dealing with the media, especially in high-profile cases. Factors that they may confront include: (1) high profile defendants; (2) extreme public interest; (3) enormous media interest; (4) involvement of other high-profile witnesses and observers in the case; and (5) the potential for the revelation of classified information or secret information.

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This webinar is presented at no cost to judges. The $199.00 fee will be fully funded by an NJC scholarship. $0

What will I learn?

During this course, you will learn to:

  • Describe how to effectively deal with the media;
  • Evaluate whether you should recuse yourself from presiding over a case with significant public, media, and political interest;
  • Assess the things to do when assigned to preside over such cases; and
  • Assess how to maintain the perception of your independence and impartiality.

Faculty: Judge Reggie B. Walton

This course is available to judges only.

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During the webinar, the presenter will address the multiple challenges presented to judges dealing with the media, especially in high-profile cases. Factors that they may confront include: (1) high profile defendants; (2) extreme public interest; (3) enormous media interest; (4) involvement of other high-profile witnesses and observers in the case; and (5) the potential for the revelation of classified information or secret information.

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