Interfaith Panel Discussion on the Practice of Law & Religion: Can Your Occupation Be Your Vocation?

  • 06 Apr 2022
  • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86383979638

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Interfaith Panel Discussion on the Practice of Law & Religion:
Can Your Occupation Be Your Vocation?

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. CT

You are cordially invited to attend our upcoming Interfaith Panel Discussion. Join us on Wednesday, April 6 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. for a conversation on the intersection of faith and the law. This panel will examine the age-old question: Does a lawyer's faith impact their practice of law? Can it? Should it?

Hear from law professor Fr. Greg O'Meara, S.J., attorney Reem H. Odeh, and attorney Jonathan D. Lubin. Live online via Zoom. Learn more about our panelists here.


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Our panelists:

Jonathan D. Lubin: A past president of the Decalogue Society of Lawyers, Mr. Lubin recently represented City of Chicago workers who wished not to share their vaccination status with their employer.

Rev. Gregory J. O'Meara: Rector of the Marquette Jesuit Community, Father O’Meara previously served as an associate professor of law at Marquette University Law School where he was a three-time recipient of the James D. Ghiardi Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence. His prior legal experience includes working as an assistant district attorney in Milwaukee County, where he second-chaired the prosecution of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer; captained the Misdemeanor Team and Drug Enforcement Team; and coordinated appellate briefings. His area of research includes criminal procedure and questions of legal interpretation.

Reem H. Odeh: Attorney Reem Odeh has represented clients in high profile cases, including her vital role in the case of People v. Drew Peterson in Will County Illinois while she was an owner and partner of the Law Firm of Brodsky & Odeh. As the partner of the firm Brodsky & Odeh, Ms. Odeh, along with several attorneys was responsible for the recent Illinois Appellate Court’s decicion in which the Illinois Appellate Court held that expert testimony based on speculation or conjecture will be excluded, People v. Peterson 351 Ill. Dec. 899, 952 N.E.2d 691 (Ill.App. 3 Dist. 2011).

CLE Credit

One hour of general CLE credit will be provided to attendees of this program.

Location

This is hybrid event. Opportunities to view event via a livestream and in-person will be available. Information on the downtown Chicago location are forthcoming. One hour of general CLE credit will be provided to attendees.

Registration

There is no cost for this program. Donations are welcome if you are able to do so. Registration is required to attend.