Joint Program Probes U.S. Attorney Shakeup

The UALR William H. Bowen School of Law and the Clinton School of Public Service will host a panel discussion at noon Sept. 20 featuring five former U.S. Attorneys fired in 2006. Seven attorneys were dismissed during a political shakeup of the Bush Administration Justice Department. The attorneys who will participate on the panel are:

• Paul Charlton, District of Arizona
• Bud Cummins, Eastern District of Arkansas
• David Iglesias, District of New Mexico
• Carol Lam, Southern District of California
• John McKay, Western District of Washington

Panel members will discuss professional ethics and lessons that can be learned from the firings. The panel will be moderated by Bowen Dean John DiPippa, who is also a Clinton School professor. The panel discussion will be held in the Friday Courtroom. Attendees should bring their own lunches to the discussion. Reserve seats by e-mailing [email protected] or calling 501-683-5239.