March 2, 2013
Gideon at 50: The Future of Indigent Representation
Justice Michael Cherry (Nev.)
Nevada Supreme Court Chief JusticeBegin: 2:40
Jeff Adachi
Public Defender of San FranciscoBegin: 13:16
James Brosnahan
Senior Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP 36Begin: 35:38
Elisabeth Semel
Clinical Professor of Law; Director, Death Penalty ClinicBegin: 24:15
Sejal Zota
Staff Attorney National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers GuildBegin: 47:11
On March 1-2, 2013, ACS held its first Student Convention at Stanford Law School. Using the 50th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright as a springboard for conversation, student leaders from across the country convened to discuss the legacy of Gideon, the future of work on behalf of low income individuals and the critical role that students can play in delivering on Gideon’s promise of a more just society. Speakers: Jeff Adachi, James Brosnahan, Elisabeth Semel, and Sejal Zota Moderator: Justice Michael Cherry (Nev.)