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This indicator was developed to encourage inquiry into how individual rights have evolved through social movements, constitutional provisions, and landmark legislation. Further investigation prompts inquiry into how marginalized Americans have struggl...

Grade(s): 12

Year: 2019

James Otis Lecture 2020 (Full Program)

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The 2020 James Otis Lecture will feature Richard Gergel, United States district judge, providing an informative presentation about his book “Unexampled Courage,” which details the impact of the...

H. Sam Mabry, III | James Otis Lecture 2017

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H. Sam Mabry, III, Esquire, explains to participating students James Otis' historical significance, and the purpose and reasons behind this lecture series.

Aphrodite Konduros | James Otis Lecture 2017

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SC Court of Appeals Judge Aphrodite Konduros speaks to the students about separation of powers.

Keith Babcock And Richard Gergel | James Otis Lecture 2017

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Keith M. Babcock, Esquire, Immediate Past President of the SC Chapter of ABOTA, introduces the next speaker, ABOTA’s Jurist of the Year, the Honorable Richard M. Gergel. Richard Gergel addresses the...

James Otis Lecture 2017 (Full Program)

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The South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (SC ABOTA) presents the Ninth Annual James Otis Lecture Series in observance of National Constitution Day. The topic for the 2017...