Sponsored by: WBA Women of Color Taskforce

 

Join us for an engaging virtual fireside discussion with Professor Lisa Crooms-Robinson who will examine Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s dissents, what they reveal about her legal philosophy, and why dissenting opinions matter, especially for women and women of color. The conversation will examine the critical role dissenting opinions play in shaping legal thought, influencing future doctrine, and preserving alternative viewpoints-underscoring the power of dissent as a legal tool and catalyst for change.

Speaker:
Lisa Crooms-Robinson, Professor, Howard University School of Law
 

Moderator:

Erika McJimpsey, WBA Co-Chair 

 

Event Cost:
Members $0
Non-Members $20


 

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The Power of Dissent: The Impact of Dissenting Opinions at the Supreme Court

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  • Friday Mar 20 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Zoom