The 1st Annual James Otis Lecture, with presentations by Washington State Supreme Court Justices Tom Chambers (Separation of Powers, judicial branch of government), Gerry Alexander (WA Judiciary - Roots & Development), and others.

Justice Barbara Madsen was sworn in as Chief Justice of the Washington State Supreme Court, becoming the state's 55th Chief Justice, as well as the 2nd woman, to hold the position. The Washington Courts announcement is here, and we also provide TVW's coverage of the event.

Mr. Mike Madden, Esq., discusses Sofie v. Fireboard Corp. Justice Robert Utter (retired), the author of the opinion, provides closing remarks.

Mr. Ron Carpenter, Esq., Washington Supreme Court Clerk, discusses:

• State v. Chrisman, 94 Wn.2d 711 (1980)
• Washington v. Chrisman, 455 U.S. 1 (1982)
• State v. Chrisman, 100 Wn.2d 814 (1984)

Justice Charles Johnson discusses State v. Gunwall.

Judge Robert J. Doran (retired) discusses Seattle School District No. 1 v. State.

Justice Debra Stephens discusses Darrin v. Gould.

Mr. Egil Krogh, Senior Fellow on Leadership, Ethics, and Integrity, Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress discusses lessons learned during his time in the Nixon administration.

Mr. Charles B. Roe, Esq., discusses Wilbour v. Gallagher.

Mr. Robert Henry, Esq., discusses Thorndike v. Hesperian Orchards, Inc., Washington's most cited case.