The U.S. Supreme Court is set to reconvene on Monday, October 7, following a previous term marked by significant decisions on issues such as presidential immunity, abortion, and government regulation of businesses and the unhoused. As a contentious presidential election approaches and public approval ratings for the Court remain low, there is widespread interest in how the justices will approach this session.

In light of these developments, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law will host a panel discussion titled “Carter G. Phillips (MA '75, JD '77) Supreme Court Forum.” The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8 at Thorne Auditorium on the Chicago campus and will be available both in-person and virtually.

The forum aims to analyze the Supreme Court's actions during the 2023-24 term while offering insights into what might be expected in the 2024-25 term. The event is free to attend for media personnel, though registration is required.

Panelists include Paul Gowder, professor of law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law; Carter Phillips (MA ’75, JD ’77), a Supreme Court practitioner and Chair Emeritus at Sidley Austin LLP; and Kate Shaw (JD ’06), professor of law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.

Those interested in attending virtually can register online. For in-person attendance, an email should be sent to Shanice Harris at shanice.harris@northwestern.edu by 5 p.m. CDT on Monday, October 7.