“Well, tests ain’t fair. Those that study have an unfair advantage.” –Allan Dare Pearce, Paris in April
“It’s not that I’m that smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.” –Albert Einstein
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"I want you all to imagine what it was like for me to talk to an 11-year-old dark-skinned boy by the name of Michael, with a scar on his face, who knew to take his pain and suffering of his long eleven years of living - and use it to be a blessing in someone else's life. That broke me down.... It struck a fire in my gut. And that fire was called: never again." – Michael K. Williams Actor, Producer, “Raised in the System.”
Join us for a spirited discussion on forensic science, the utility of Daubert challenges, and ethical limits of expert testimony in criminal cases. Using probabilistic genotyping as a case study, we'll consider reliability and other ripe topics for qualification and cross-examination challenges. Panelists will address forensic science expert testimony issues in both state and federal court contexts.
Andrea Whitaker, Attorney - William T. Whitaker, Co. LPA
Clinton Hughes, Staff Attorney - DNA Unit, Legal Aid Society (New York)
Marisa Darden, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Ohio
Erika Cunliffe, Appellate Unit - Cuyahoga County Public Defender
J. Philip Calabrese, Moderator, Partner - Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
Professor Mark Sundahl was appointed last week by NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine to the NASA Advisory Council Regulatory and Policy Committee. The Committee will provide advice to the Administrator regarding the policy and regulatory changes that are needed to assist NASA in its mission to increase humankind's understanding and use of outer space.
“What a wonderful event …. a lot of positive energy and enthusiasm about our law school and clearly the extraordinary bar results just added to the celebration. Well done …. and thanks to all the students who helped make the event a great success. Here’s to HOF III – onward and upward!” – Kelly Tompkins’ 81
