William T. Coleman: Author: Counsel for the Situation: Shaping the Law to Realize America's Promise December 13, 2010

The Honorable William T. Coleman, the venerable civil rights lawyer, was the first black American to clerk for the Supreme Court. In his extraordinary career, Coleman, winner of the 1995 Presidential Medal of Freedom, served on the historic Brown v. Board of Education case, was a senior counsel to the Warren Commission, and was appointed Secretary of Transportation by President Ford. Join us as William Coleman discusses his newly released autobiography, chronicling the obstacles and opportunities in his distinguished career.

Book signing and reception to follow talk. Free parking and Free Admission; Open seating

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