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Leadership, Civility, and Common Ground in Politics and Public Service

October 14 at 10:00 am – 11:30 am EDT

 

Pozycki Hall, Room 115

Public Trust in the Courts: Civil Discourse, The Rule of Law and an Independent Judiciary

This free event is open to the public, but registration is required.

Opening Remarks

MU President Parick F. Leahy
Patrick F. Leahy, Monmouth University President

Moderators

Sen. Vin Gopal A Democrat representing New Jersey’s 11th legislative district. Gopal serves as chair of the Senate Education Committee and Majority Whip.
Sen. Joe Kyrillos (Ret.) Former Republican state senator who represented the 13th district. Kyrillos served as the Republican State Chair and is also a former Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate.

Panelists

The United States Senate confirmed President Obama’s nomination of Judge Salas in 2011. Judge Salas was the first Latina District Judge in the District of New Jersey. She has also advocated for legislation to ensure greater protections for judges.
U.S. District Judge Peter Sheridan The United States Senate confirmed President George W. Bush’s nomination of Judge Sheridan in 2006. Judge Sheridan received his senior status in 2018. He also served in the Administration of Governor Tom Kean.

For more information: civildiscourse@monmouth.edu

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