On October 23rd, the Fowler School of Law gathered faculty, students, and alumni for the second annual SCOTUS in Focus panel, offering an insightful, non-partisan forum to examine key United States Supreme Court decisions from the 2024-25 term.
The discussion was led by Interim Dean Kenneth Stahl, Dr. Tom Campbell, and Professor Larry Rosenthal. They were moderated by LtCol Alex Douvas (JD ’05), a decorated alumnus and United States Marine Corps judge.
The panel critically analyzed the Supreme Court’s rulings, assessing the complex details of each case and considering how these judgments could influence similar cases and shape lower court decisions moving forward.
The event "offers the Fowler School of Law community unique insights into decisions from the most senior jurists, shedding light on their rulings and framing the issues within national affairs and scholarly rigor."
Now in its second year, SCOTUS in Focus has become a key event on Fowler’s academic calendar, fostering legal scholarship and thoughtful debate within the community.
Author’s summary: The Fowler School of Law’s second SCOTUS in Focus event provided a deep, balanced exploration of landmark 2024-25 Supreme Court decisions and their implications for future legal interpretations.