dailyloe.com – U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett visited Santa Fe, New Mexico for a public discussion on March 8. The event was jointly hosted by St. John’s College and the University of New Mexico School of Law. It was held at the Lensic Performing Arts Center.
The conversation was titled ‘Listening to the Law’ and explored themes from Justice Barrett’s book. She discussed her journey to the Supreme Court and her daily life as a justice. The workings of the Court and her judicial philosophy were also key topics.
The discussion was moderated by two prominent legal figures. Hon. David F. Levi, President of the American Law Institute, served as a moderator. Ben Allison, co-founder of the Santa Fe law firm Bardacke Allison Miller LLP, also moderated the event.
Justice Barrett shared her approach to interpreting the law and the Constitution. The event provided a rare public insight into a sitting justice’s perspective. It focused on the judicial role and the responsibilities of the Court.
The program was part of the institutions’ efforts to engage the community with legal discourse. It allowed students and the public to hear directly from a Supreme Court justice. The event highlighted the importance of civic education and legal understanding.[]
Source: University of New Mexico Law School
