Conversations for the Common Good: "Safeguarding Justice Through Judicial Independence” highlights the critical role of judicial independence in promoting and preserving our democracy.

A distinguished panel of state and federal Judges explain the historical role of Judicial Independence in making our fair and impartial legal system the envy of the world. The program identifies current threats to the rule of law, the administration of justice, and even to the security of individual Judges.

The panel discussion explores where we go from here and recommends ways the public and the Judiciary can promote and preserve judicial independence.

Moderator

Tracey Matisak

Panelists

• Judge Matthew Brann, Chief United States District Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
• Judge Joseph Saporito, Jr., United States District Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
• Judge Lesa Gelb, Court of Common Pleas, Luzerne County
• Judge Mary Jane Bowes, Superior Court of Pennsylvania