Event Monday: Breaking the Judicial Nominations and Confirmations Logjam

The following information isn't national-security-related, but still may be of interest to many readers: Brookings will host an event Monday, "Breaking the Judicial Nominations and Confirmations Logjam." For those interested in this topic, the event will consist of two panels about the consequences of vacancies in the federal judiciary and some proposals for reform. Event starts at 2PM. Breaking the Judicial Nominations and Confirmations Logjam Welcoming Remarks Benjamin Wittes Senior Fellow, Governance Studies Ashley Belleau President Federal Bar Association Panel One – The Judicial Logjam: How It Came About and Its Impact upon the Courts Moderator: William N. LaForge Past National President, Federal Bar Association Attorney at Law, LaForge Government Relations Hon. W. Royal Furgeson, Jr. Senior U.S. District Judge Northern District of Texas Hon. Royce C. Lamberth Chief U.S. District Judge District of the District of Columbia Russell Wheeler Visiting Fellow, Governance Studies Benjamin Wittes Senior Fellow, Governance Studies Panel Two – Prospects for Change: Reforming Senate Rules Surrounding Confirmation Moderator: Thomas E. Mann Senior Fellow, Governance Studies Eleanor Acheson Former Assistant Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice Sarah A. Binder Senior Fellow, Governance Studies Manus Cooney Former Majority Staff Director U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee