Please join us on May 14, 2015 for our discussion on ethics and professionalism. The
Annual Judge Alvin B. Rubin Symposium is a living memorial to Judge Rubin’s contribution to federal
jurisprudence and legal scholarship.
Professionalism: Unlikely Heroes on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Dr. Jack Bass, Professor Emeritus of Humanities and Social Sciences at the College of
Charleston and author of Unlikely Heroes, will explore the history of the Fifth Circuit
Court of Appeals and how a group of federal judges, most of them Republicans appointed
by President Eisenhower, transformed the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown. v. Board of
Education into a broad mandate for racial justice. One hour of Professionalism.
A Tribute to Judge Rubin: The Ethics of Gilbert and Sullivan and How
They Relate to Today's Law
Professor Sally Richardson, Gordon Gamm Faculty Scholar and Assistant Professor of Law
at Tulane University, offers an entertaining exploration of ethical issues found in works of
Judge Rubin’s favorite composers, Gilbert and Sullivan. One hour of Ethics.
Thursday, May 14, 2015, 2 pm - 4 pm
U.S. District Court - EDLA, 500 Poydras Street, C-501, New Orleans, Louisiana
23rd Annual Judge Alvin B. Rubin Symposium - May 14, 2015
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FBA Member Discount: $45 in advance; $50 at the door
Non-Member Rate: $65 in advance; $80 at the door
Law Clerk, Staff Attorney, Government Attorney Rate: $25
Please mark here to pre-order Dr. Bass’ Unlikely Heroes. Books will be distributed at the seminar with payment of
$34.95 due at the event on May 14, 2015.
Please remit CLE payment to: Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter, 500 Poydras Street, Room B-245, New
Orleans, LA 70130. For information, call (504) 589-7990, fax (504) 589-7995, or email at [email protected].
No refunds after May 13, 2015.