A Career of Service: The Honorable Candace Jackson-Akiwumi

Presented by the ISBA Criminal Justice Section

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET

1.0 hr. CLE

About the event 

Join us for a moderated program featuring the Honorable Candace Jackson-Akiwumi of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Judge Jackson-Akiwumi will discuss her years of multi-dimensional service—including her experiences as a clerk, big-law attorney, federal public defender, teacher, and judge. She will share her journey on becoming the first former public defender to sit on the Seventh Circuit and highlight how the Seventh Circuit operates, and the broad importance of the rule of law.

Speaker:
Honorable Candace Jackson-Akiwumi

Who might enjoy this

This presentation will be of interest to legal professionals who want to learn more about Judge Jackson-Akiwumi's experiences.

Pricing

Criminal Justice Section Members: $30
Law Students: Free
ISBA Members: $50
Non-Members: $75

Program link

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