Remembering U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

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Remembering U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

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Jan 10, 2024

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Michael Scodro, former clerk to the Honorable Sandra Day O'Connor and current partner with the law firm of Mayer Brown, joins Jon Amarilio and Maggie Mendenhall Casey to discuss Justice O'Connor's career, impact and legacy.

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Jan 10, 2024

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Remembering U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

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