Summary: Many attorneys see a judgeship as the pinnacle of professional achievement in the legal world. It could be the visibility of judges, their unquestioned decision-making authority, the absence of clients, life tenure, or some other aspect of being a judge. Our panel of judges will discuss the realities of a career on the bench. The panelists will share their thoughts on topics as diverse as the role of the judiciary, judicial philosophy, stare decisis and precedent, opinions and dissents, the judicial appointment process, the state of the legal profession, and much more. -- This panel was presented at the 2015 National Lawyers Convention on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. -- Featuring: Hon. Brett Kavanaugh, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit; Hon. Alex Kozinski, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; Hon. Diarmuid F. O'Scannlain, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; Hon. Jerry Smith, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; and Hon. David Stras, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of Minnesota. Moderator: Hon. David B. Sentelle, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit. Introduction: Mr. Dean A. Reuter, Vice President & Director of Practice Groups, The Federalist Society.
