President Isiaah Crawford invites alumni and parents to join him for Loggers Keep Learning in San Francisco.

This event is a great opportunity to connect and network with the Logger community and hear campus updates. You’ll also get to be a lifelong learner by engaging in a presentation from Chris Kendall, Associate Professor and Chair, Politics and Government.

Thursday, February 6, 2025

5:30–8 p.m.
The University Club of San Francisco

 800 Powell Street

San Francisco, CA 94108

Presentation Topic: Courts in the Crossfire: Global Lessons on Justice and Judicial Independence

How do courts maintain their independence while addressing politically charged issues with the potential to reshape society? This talk explores how courts in Mexico, Colombia, and South Africa navigated these challenges following periods of conflict. It examines how judges decide which cases to take on and how they rule, balancing justice, politics, and public trust. By studying these countries’ efforts to seek accountability and reconciliation, Prof. Kendall highlights the crucial role courts play in protecting human rights and supporting democratic systems. It also considers how these lessons might apply to courts in other countries, including international courts and those in the U.S. Attendees will reflect on the global pressures facing judicial independence and the future of justice in a less democratic world.

Appetizers and refreshments are included. 

Reception begins at 5:30 p.m. 

Presentation starts at 6 p.m.

Please submit your RSVP by Tuesday,  Jan. 28.

We hope to see you there!