The Robert H. Jackson Center recently honored Justice Jackson's enduring legacy at its recent Robert H. Jackson in Warren County Day, an annual event commemorating his birthday. The event, held on February 13 at the Warren County Courthouse, was an overwhelming success, attracting over 100 attendees from across the area.

 

Keynote speaker for this special evening was Warren County native Benjamin Snyder, Law Clerk to Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. during the Court's 2012-2013 Term. The focus of the lecture was "Law Clerk Reflections" as Snyder shared his experiences, and reflected on similarities and differences between the Court in Jackson's day and today. A lively Q&A session followed the presentation.

Q&A session following keynote

Snyder grew up in Warren, and graduated from Warren Area High School in 2002.  He studied political science and American Studies at Northwestern University, where he

Speaking with audience member

was also involved in the Oyez Project. From 2006 through 2008, Snyder worked at the U.S. Department of State.  He attended Harvard Law School and upon graduation in 2011, spent a year in Columbus, Ohio, clerking for the Hon. Jeffrey Sutton of the U.S. Court of Appeals. Snyder is currently an associate at the law firm of Latham & Watkins in Washington, D.C.

 

Jackson Center President and CEO James C. Johnson also delivered a presentation entitled "Children in War: The Phenomenon of Child Soldiers" during a special assembly at Warren High School. He answered student questions based on his own experiences, linking Justice Jackson's contributions to international law and showcasing the relevance of his ideals of justice and fairness in dealing with crimes against humanity both today and yesterday.

 

This program was possible through the generous support of the following sponsors:

United Refining/Red Apple Group

Allegheny College Center for Political Participation

Sam Bonavita Lectureship Fund/Chautauqua Region Community Foundation

Raymond Philip Shafer Foundation/Crawford Heritage Community Foundation

H. Robert Hampson - Interlectric Corp. - PNC Bank - Targeted Pet Treats

Warren/Forest Bar Assoc. - Whirley Industries - Winans Agency Insurance