LCJ Member Mary Massaron will speak on "Defending Against Attempts to Politicize the Judiciary: Ethical Dilemmas and Global Solutions." As political appointments increasingly influence judicial systems, concerns are growing about impartiality and public trust in the integrity and independence of courts worldwide.

This panel will explore case studies from various countries, examining how political pressures are affecting judicial independence and the critical role lawyers play in safeguarding the rule of law and upholding judicial impartiality.

LCJ Executive Director Dan Steen, LCJ Expert Evidence Committee Co-Chair Lee Mickus, and Expert Evidence Committee member Eric Lasker participate in a panel to discuss improvements to federal expert evidence admission standards and initiatives to secure aligned state rule reforms.