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Stranger than Fiction: The Lasting Impact of Legal Legends

Thursday, November 7, 4:45 pm to 6:00 pm (Marquis Ballroom C)

From the bench of the United States Supreme Court to legislative history on the floor of Congress to living room televisions across America, there are individuals, histories, and media that transcend the law. This panel will explore the unusual backstories giving rise to these “Legal Legends” and consider their profound effects on culture, law, and society, for better or worse.

Session chair

William Murphy

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