Professor Deborah Periman, Justice faculty member, is participating as a panelist and on the planning committee for the "Color of Justice 2009 - Encouraging Diversity in the Judiciary "
program scheduled for Thursday-Friday, June 18-19, 2009, and sponsored by the National Association of Women Judges with additional support from the University of Alaska Anchorage, the Alaska Court System, and other educational and community partners.
The "Color of Justice" program brings diverse youth from across Alaska together for two days of exciting workshops and activities designed to encourage them to consider legal and judicial careers and to introduce them to campus life.
There is a special "Career Track" presentation for college students and adults on Wednesday, June 17, 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Margaret Newman, Alaska Court System, mnewman@appellate.courts.state.ak.us, 907-264-0864.
