THE POLITICS OF JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS
​IN AN AGE OF MISTRUST

Panelists' Bios

Co-sponsored by the
​Center for the Study
​of Democratic Politics (CSDP)
and
James Madison Program
in American Ideals and Institutions
​at Princeton University

Princeton University
​MARCH 6, 2020
by invitation only

Not open to the public
​

This conference will bring together judges, leading policymakers, journalists, and academics to discuss the politics of federal judicial nominations, how these politics have evolved over time, and how well they are working today. 

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Thursday, March 5 Panelists and organizers only
6:00-7:00pm      Reception
​7:00-9:00pm      Dinner

Friday, March 6

8:30-9:00am
​Breakfast available

9:00-9:15am
Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:15-10:15am

Historical Developments:
​How Did We Get Here?

Charles Cameron, Princeton University
Jan Crawford, CBS News
David Greenberg, Rutgers University
Ilya Shapiro, Cato Institute
moderated by Robert George, Princeton University

10:15-11:15am

​​Appellate and District Court Nominations

The Honorable Robert Katzmann, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Anthony Madonna, University of Georgia
The Honorable Henry Saad, Young & Associates
Nancy Scherer, Wellesley College
moderated by Sarah Staszak, Princeton University

11:30am-12:30pm

White House Nominating Process

Christine Nemachek, College of William & Mary
Keith Whittington, Princeton University
David Yalof, University of Connecticut
moderated by Nolan McCarty, Princeton University

12:30-1:45pm

​Lunch session
The Judicial Selection Process in the Office of the President
​Brandice Canes-Wrone interviews The Honorable Donald F. McGahn, 
former White House Counsel

1:45-2:45pm

Advice and Consent in the Senate

Robert Barnes, The Washington Post
Sarah Binder, George Washington University and Brookings Institution
Mark Gitenstein, Mayer Brown LLP
The Honorable Thomas Hardiman, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
moderated by Frances Lee, Princeton University

2:45-3:45pm

Legal Societies and ​Outside Actors

Joan Biskupic, CNN
Amanda Hollis-Brusky, Pomona College
Amy Steigerwalt, Georgia State University
moderated by Paul Frymer, Princeton University

4:00-5:00pm

Potential Reforms

Mickey Edwards, Princeton University
John Kastellec, Princeton University
Adam Liptak, The New York Times
David Pozen, Columbia Law School
moderated by Martha Coven, Princeton University

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​​For questions about accessibility or to request disability accommodations, please contact Michele Epstein at 609-258-6493 or mdeps@princeton.edu. 

Visitor Parking

Mass transit is a much preferred way to get to the Princeton University campus, as parking is extremely limited. NJ Transit (Northeast Corridor line) stops at Princeton Junction, allowing visitors to either grab a taxi to campus from there or to transfer to the "Dinky" Princeton station (and then about a 15-20 minute walk across campus to Robertson Hall).
 
Parking is available early in the morning along Prospect and nearby streets (credit card accepted).

Visitors coming to campus on weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm may park for free in Lot 21, near Jadwin Gym or the visitor parking area in Lot 23, near the West Garage. TigerTransit operates frequently from both locations during weekdays until early evening.