Shakespeare and the Law: Richard II January 17, 2013

Hosted & Moderated by:
C. Boyden Gray, Former White House Council to President George H. W. Bush

Directed by:
Steven Maler, Artistic Director of Commonwealth Shakespeare Company

Now in its 12th year, this performance and panel discussion features prominent judges, lawyers, and public officials in a staged reading of Shakespeare's Richard II. Following the reading, the performers will engage in a panel discussion on the legal aspects of the play, focusing on constitutional issues of federalism and separation of powers.

Participants include:

Former Federal Judge Nancy Gertner as King Richard II; Jennifer C. Braceras, Political Columnist; Federal Judge Nathanial M. Gorton; Massachusetts Appeals Court Justice Andrew R. Grainger; Michael B. Keating, Partner, Foley Hoag; Daniel J. Kelly, Partner, McCarter & English; Federal Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV; Jay B. Stephens, General Counsel, Raytheon; Federal Judge Douglas P. Woodlock; and Federal Judge Rya W. Zobel.

Special Guest Panelists:

Rachael Vanessa Cobb, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Government, Suffolk University

David G. Tuerck, Ph.D., Chair, Economics Department and Executive Director, Beacon Hill Institute at Suffolk University

M. Edward Whelan, III, President of the Ethics and Public Policy Center; Contributor to the National Review Online's Bench Memos