Core Skills Tuition Webinar Series: Tough Cases in Courts and Media – The Public, the Media, and Politicians Are Watching
This webinar is presented at no cost to judges. The $199.00 fee will be fully funded by an NJC scholarship.
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Days & Times
9 a.m. Hawaii / 11 a.m. Alaska / 12 p.m. Pacific / 1 p.m. Mountain / 2 p.m. Central / 3 p.m. Eastern
Duration: 75 minutes
Course Location
Online
Course Fees
This webinar is presented at no cost to judges. The $199.00 fee will be fully funded by an NJC scholarship.
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During the webinar, the presenter will address the multiple challenges presented to judges dealing with the media, especially in high-profile cases. Factors that they may confront include: (1) high profile defendants; (2) extreme public interest; (3) enormous media interest; (4) involvement of other high-profile witnesses and observers in the case; and (5) the potential for the revelation of classified information or secret information.
This webinar is presented at no cost to judges. The $199.00 fee will be fully funded by an NJC scholarship. $0
During this course, you will learn to:
- Describe how to effectively deal with the media;
- Evaluate whether you should recuse yourself from presiding over a case with significant public, media, and political interest;
- Assess the things to do when assigned to preside over such cases; and
- Assess how to maintain the perception of your independence and impartiality.
Faculty: Judge Reggie B. Walton
This course is available to judges only.
During the webinar, the presenter will address the multiple challenges presented to judges dealing with the media, especially in high-profile cases. Factors that they may confront include: (1) high profile defendants; (2) extreme public interest; (3) enormous media interest; (4) involvement of other high-profile witnesses and observers in the case; and (5) the potential for the revelation of classified information or secret information.