Description:They called him
"Attorney for the Damned" … and he was!
A master of the courtroom stage, who possessed an uncanny
understanding of human character, Clarence Darrow was arguably the
greatest trial lawyer of the twentieth century. He was an adamant
opponent of capital punishment and a passionate proponent of civil
and human rights. Often called the "Attorney for the Damned," he
fought for the underdog and took on criminal cases thought to be
hopeless. Yet, while commanding respect as a trial lawyer, Darrow
was often embroiled in bitter controversy for his unpopular stands
on many issues and criticized for his purported unethical
professional behavior.
This spellbinding and realistic character portrait of Darrow
portrays his deeply held beliefs and hard fought courtroom battles.
Replete with humor, humanity and intense courtroom drama, the movie
engages attendees in four of the great defense lawyer's most famous
cases between 1910 and 1928: Loeb and Leopold, Henry Sweet, the
McNamara Brothers bombing of the LA Times Building and the Scopes
"Monkey Trial." Using Darrow's own thoughts and courtroom
summations, the movie explores timeless social, legal and ethical
issues and provides a fresh and engaging tool to facilitate
discussion of ethical behavior in and out of the courtroom.
The movie is followed by a filmed panel discussion and a
live moderated Chat Room Discussion through which attendees can
generate further questions and discussion about ethical issues in
legal practice.
About the Speaker:
 Graham
Thatcher, who portrays William O. Douglas, is the Artistic
Director and primary performer for Periaktos Productions. Since
appearing in his first acting role at five years of age, Graham has
performed in or directed over 150 community, university and
professional theatre productions. He is the co-author and solo
performer in Clarence Darrow: Crimes, Causes and the Courtroom,
Maxims, Monarchy and Sir Thomas More and Impeach Justice Douglas!,
the live CLE Theatre programs and CLE movies of the same titles
presented by Periaktos Productions. He is the co-author and
director of Thurgood Marshall's Coming!, also from Periaktos
Productions. Graham has authored several other plays, including A
Dickens Christmas and The Mask of the Jaguar, about the cultural
clash between the Maya and Europeans during the Spanish Conquest,
and works on commission.
Graham also serves as a workshop facilitator and consultant in
communications and is the creator and facilitator of the Continuing
Legal Education programs, "Word of Mouth: A Workshop in the Art and
Ethics of Oral Communication for Lawyers" and "The Art of the Law:
A Workshop in Professionalism for Lawyers," for law schools and
legal associations. He holds a B.A. from San Francisco State
University, an M.A. in Theatre from the University of South Dakota
and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota. He has
been listed in Who's Who in American Education and Outstanding
American Educators and is a recipient of the Governor's Award from
the Minnesota Council on Quality.
Presented by Periaktos Productions, LLC and Written by
Anna Marie Thatcher, J.D. and Graham Thatcher,
Ph.D.
Webcast Info:Tuition:
NCBA Member $159
Non-Member $189
LANC/PD Member $139
Judge, Law Professor, Law Student, Paralegal Student,
Passport and Early Bird tuition rates do not apply.
Registration for webcasts can only be taken online with a credit
card.
Webcast Dates:
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Location:
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