
ASU’s Paul Bender as a bobblehead. My memory of law school professors is more head-shaking than nodding, but whatever.
Yesterday, I spent much of the day hearing about last Term’s Supreme Court cases. The panel of lawyers and scholars was a good one, and, when it comes to the Court (and Shakespeare), it’s clear that the past is certainly prologue.
The speakers covered more than a dozen significant cases, and it’s certainly true that many issues will recur in the next or upcoming Terms.
Tomorrow, I may share a few thoughts about what works in this kind of program. For now, here are a few photos from the event. First, though, the event included a few unique elements, rarely if ever spotted at a CLE:
- There was a magician. Yes, an actual illusionist. His name is Shawn Greer, he is quite good, and you can read more about him here. I haven’t been able to identify whose idea it was to include a magician’s skills during breaks and lunch, but I suspect it had something to do with the imaginative panel chair, Judge George Anagnost. Kudos.
- There were bobbleheads. I suspect (but haven’t confirmed) that each panelist received a bobblehead in his own likeness. What I do know is that ASU Law Professor Paul Bender got one, and it was charming. Apparently each speaker was asked for a head-shot in advance, but they didn’t know why they were providing one. Now they know. (Professor Bender, nearly always right, so far as I can tell, muttered his cavils: The hairstyle was wrong, he doesn’t typically wear a tie, and the bobblehead was smiling. Very true, Professor. The smile was a deal-killer.)
Here are some photos:
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October 24, 2013 at 9:53 am
I’ve gotten some information suggesting that Professor Bender was the only panelist who received a bobblehead. The others shouldn’t feel bad, though. I’ve spoken many places and never got a bobblehead. And each speaker DID get a boutonnière — another unique feature that distinguishes Judge Anagnost’s events!
October 25, 2013 at 9:31 am
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