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Presentation of Honorary Membership to Judge J. Michael

Presentation of Honorary Membership to Judge J. Michael Luttig
The Rule of Law and the American Judiciary in 2026
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Format: In Person

Where: New York City Bar
42 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036

Program Fee:
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Description:
Join us as we bestow Honorary Membership on the Honorable J. Michael Luttig. Judge Luttig is a former Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and previously served as Assistant Attorney General in Charge of the Office of Legal Counsel during the administration of President George H.W. Bush. He has been a national leader in promoting the rule of law and inspiring lawyers and members of the public to stand up to preserve our democratic institutions.

The evening will include an interview of Judge Luttig as well as a panel discussion on The Rule of Law and the American Judiciary in 2026.   
Conferring of Honorary Membership

Interview of Honoree Hon. J. Michael Luttig
Ali Velshi, Anchor, MSNOW

Panel Discussion
Moderator: 
Jennifer Rodgers, CNN Legal Analyst and Adjunct Professor of Clinical Law, NYU School of Law, and Lecturer-in-Law, Columbia Law School
Speakers:
Honorable J. Michael Luttig, Former Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and previously Assistant Attorney General in Charge of the Office of Legal Counsel of the United States Department of Justice
Honorable John Gleeson, Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton, and former United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York
Dr. William Treanor, Professor of Constitutional Law and Constitutional History and Dean Emeritus of Georgetown Law School, and former Dean of Fordham Law School
Asha Rangappa, Senior Lecturer, Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs, and former FBI Special Agent

Sponsoring Committees: 
Task Force on the Rule of Law, Susan J. Kohlmann, Chair
Task Force on the Independence of Lawyers and Judges, Matthew Diller, Chair


Where
New York City Bar Association 42 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036

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