11th Annual Jurist-in-Residence Program with Judge Stephen Higginson of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Judge Stephen Higginson and Professor Steve Wermiel
Judge Stephen Higginson and Professor Steve Wermiel

Congratulations to WCL Professor Steve Wermiel for planning the 11th Annual Jurist-in-Residence visit. During October 18-20, Judge Higginson visited with students, faculty and distinguished guests and spoke about a range of topics, including what makes for effective advocacy, how to be a better lawyer, the relationship between the bench and the legal academy, and the civil rights record of the Fifth Circuit. To our immense pleasure, he was effusive in his praise of the energy and vitality of the WCL community as well as appreciative of the opportunity to visit us.