Panel 2: The Role of a Judge - A Conversation with Federal and State Appellate Judges and Federal District Court Judges

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Our distinguished panel of judges discussed the unique roles of both appellate judges and trial court judges. Topics that were explored include judicial philosophy, the use of originalism in both state and federal courts, the differences in the roles of a trial court judge and an appellate court judge, and the importance of state constitutions in protecting individual liberty. Panelists also discussed their path to the bench.
Featuring:
Moderator: Hon. Duane Benton, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Hon. Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr., Senior Judge, United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Hon. Matthew T. Schelp, Judge, United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Hon. Cristian M. Stevens, Judge, Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District of Missouri
Hon. John Torbitzky, Judge, Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District of Missouri