The Hon. Stephen G. Breyer (LLB '64), Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia invites Harvard Club members to join them for a luncheon with Justice Breyer on October 13th.
Charged with the responsibility of interpreting the Constitution, the nine unelected justices of the Supreme Court are empowered with the extraordinary authority to strike down laws enacted by our elected representatives. The Honorable Stephen Breyer, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court since 1994, describes his approach toward the Court's mission as being pragmatic, applying unchanging constitutional values to ever-changing circumstances.
Justice Breyer joins us to offer his thoughts on how the Supreme Court can promote workable government, without compromising constitutional principles, by respecting the roles that other actors — such as the president, Congress, administrative agencies, and the states — play in our democracy, and to discuss what the Court must do going forward to help make our democracy work and maintain the public's confidence.
Date: Thursday, October 13th, 2011 - Luncheon
Location: Crystal Tea Room, Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East, Philadelphia, PA
Schedule:
11:30 am Wine & cheese photo reception with Justice Breyer
12 noon Program
1 pm Luncheon
Cost for World Affairs Council and Harvard Club members:
Reception, Program, Luncheon (with signed book): $95 members/$125 general public
Program only (with book): $25 members/$40 general public
To register, call 215-561-4700 or by clicking here.