Season 5, Episode 4: Civics Education and Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s Legacy - A Tribute with Doris Huffman

In this poignant episode of Lady Justice: Women of the Court, hosts Justice Rhonda Wood and Justice Beth Walker are joined by Doris Huffman, Executive Director of the Nebraska State Bar Foundation. This episode marks the one-year anniversary of the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice, renowned for her unwavering commitment to civics education. 

The National Center for State Courts celebrates her legacy through the Sandra Day O’Connor Award for the Advancement of Civics Education, which the Nebraska State Bar Foundation received this year. 

Topics Discussed: 

• The crucial role of civics education and the importance of familiarizing the public with courtrooms and judicial processes. 

• The Foundation’s impactful programs: the Mock Trial Program, Student Reporter Program, and Bench Media Committee. 

• Insights into the judicial learning centers of each host’s respective state court. 

Tune in to discover how the Nebraska State Bar Foundation is advancing civics education and honoring Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s remarkable legacy of promoting public understanding of the judiciary. 

Resources: 
- https://www.nebarfnd.org/ 
- https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/learning-center   
- https://arcourts.gov/administration/education/about