The Rule of Law: The Academy Speaks

International Academy of Trial Lawyers

Welcome to the official podcast of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. Each week, we sit down with some of the world’s foremost trial lawyers and champions of justice to explore the most pressing issues facing the legal profession and the Rule of Law.

  1. The Public Consequences of Private Justice: Part Two

    2d ago ·  Video

    The Public Consequences of Private Justice: Part Two

    Arbitration is often sold as faster and cheaper. But who really wins when serious disputes move behind closed doors? This episode explores forced arbitration, service contracts, companies like Uber, and the public cost of private justice.

    25 min
  2. The Public Consequences of Private Justice: Part One

    Jun 26 ·  Video

    The Public Consequences of Private Justice: Part One

    What happens if jury trials disappear? Academy Fellows Quentin Brogdon, Kathy Patrick, and Craig Peters examine why juries are not just a court procedure. They are citizen power, public accountability, and a safeguard for equal justice.

    24 min
  3. Juneteenth and the Rule of Law

    Jun 19 ·  Video

    Juneteenth and the Rule of Law

    In recognition of Juneteenth, Craig Peters sits down with Joe Tucker for a conversation about freedom, equality, and the unfinished work of justice.  As the first Black President in the history of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Joe reflects on his service and shares why Juneteenth remains a powerful reminder that rights on paper mean little without enforcement, vigilance, and civic engagement. Together, they discuss the Academy's commitment to the Rule of Law and the responsibility lawyers have to question authority and safeguard justice for all. Read the Academy's Official Statement on Juneteenth.

    31 min

  4. May 1 ·  Video

    Take Action: National Law Day 2026

    Season 4 of The Rule of Law: The Academy Speaks kicks off with the Academy’s President-Elect, Craig Peters, and retired Federal Judge Philip Pro, of Keep Our Republic’s Article III Coalition, discussing National Law Day. In this episode, they explore what Law Day means, why it matters, how each of us can honor it through action, and why defending the Rule of Law feels more urgent now than ever. Keep Our Republic’s Article III Coalition is a bipartisan group of more than 50 retired federal judges appointed by presidents of both parties, dedicated to defending judicial independence, the rule of law, and the separation of powers. Through civic education and public engagement, the Article III Coalition helps the public understand the judiciary’s essential role in preserving our constitutional republic. Learn more at keepourrepublic.org.

    25 min

  5. Apr 1 ·  Video

    How to Uphold the Rule of Law: Part Two

    In part two of this special episode, Joe Tucker talks with Michael Coard about his leadership with the Avenging the Ancestors Coalition and the ongoing fight for truthful representation of American history in Philadelphia. That fight has reached the highest levels of government and reflects a larger national struggle over memory, truth, and who gets to define the American story. Michael shares why this work matters, why historical truth must be defended, and why justice demands that America be faced as it is, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Learn more about ⁠The Avenging the Ancestors Coalition⁠.

    36 min

  6. Mar 25 ·  Video

    How to Uphold the Rule of Law: Part One

    In this special two-part episode, Joe Tucker sits down with fellow lawyer and Philadelphia-based activist Michael Coard to discuss his deep commitment to the Rule of Law, in the courtroom and in his community. Called “the angriest Black man in America,” Michael shares the stories behind some of his most challenging and personal cases, and explains why he believes it is his duty to confront injustice, speak hard truths, and keep fighting.

    24 min

  7. Feb 26 ·  Video

    Protecting Judges & Judicial Independence (part 2)

    In this episode, Joe Tucker continues his conversation with Judges Kathleen O’Malley and Liam O’Grady of Keep Our Republic’s Article III Coalition. The discussion examines the safeguards of the Rule of Law, including the obligation of judges to set aside personal beliefs and to carefully examine the actions of the Department of Justice. In unprecedented times, the path forward is a return to precedent, with lawyers and judges working together to guide the way. Keep Our Republic’s Article III Coalition is a bipartisan group of more than 50 retired federal judges appointed by presidents of both parties, dedicated to defending judicial independence, the rule of law, and the separation of powers. Through civic education and public engagement, the Article III Coalition helps the public understand the judiciary’s essential role in preserving our constitutional republic. Learn more at keepourrepublic.org.

    19 min

  8. Feb 25 ·  Video

    Protecting Judges and Judicial Independence (Part 1)

    In this episode, Joe speaks with retired federal judges Kathleen O’Malley and Liam O’Grady of Keep Our Republic’s Article III Coalition about judicial independence and its essential role in upholding the Rule of Law during periods of heightened political pressure. They discuss due process, public trust in the courts, and the implications of recent criticism directed at the Supreme Court for decisions grounded in established legal principles. Keep Our Republic’s Article III Coalition is a bipartisan group of more than 50 retired federal judges appointed by presidents of both parties, dedicated to defending judicial independence, the rule of law, and the separation of powers. Through civic education and public engagement, the Article III Coalition helps the public understand the judiciary’s essential role in preserving our constitutional republic. Learn more at keepourrepublic.org.

    23 min
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Welcome to the official podcast of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. Each week, we sit down with some of the world’s foremost trial lawyers and champions of justice to explore the most pressing issues facing the legal profession and the Rule of Law.

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    International Academy of Trial Lawyers
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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