Supreme Court Clerk William K. Suter on Appellate Argument and Advice, Sept. 21
September 2, 2010
Contact: University Relations
Phone: 410.837.5739
William K. Suter, clerk of the Supreme Court of the United States and a retired major general in the U.S. Army, will visit the University of Baltimore School of Law on Tuesday, Sept. 21 to discuss appellate argument and practice from a "first hand" perspective. The event, free and open to the public, will take place beginning at 4 p.m. in the school's Moot Court Room, located in the John and Frances Angelos Law Center, 1415 Maryland Ave. It is hosted by the school's Black Law Students Association and the Stephen L. Snyder Center for Litigation Skills.
Suter, the Supreme Court's 19th clerk, was appointed in 1991 to manage the court's docket and calendar and oversee the administration of its bar. The clerk also attends all oral arguments of the court.
Prior to his clerkship, Suter served as a major general in the Army, including more than a year as judge advocate general. His other positions in the military included assistant judge advocate general, chief judge of the U.S. Army Court of Military Review, commander of the U.S. Army Legal Services Agency and commandant of the Judge Advocate General’s School.
His military honors and awards include the Bronze Star for service during the Vietnam War and the Distinguished Service Medal.
Suter earned his undergraduate degree from Trinity University and a law degree from Tulane University.
R.S.V.P.s for Suter's talk at UB will be accepted through Sept. 17 via the Web calendar.
In addition, Suter will share his expertise on oral argument and appellate practice. Participants can submit specific questions about oral argument or appellate practice via ubblsa@gmail.com, which Suter will answer following his presentation.
The University of Baltimore is a member of the University System of Maryland and comprises the School of Law, the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Public Affairs and the Merrick School of Business.