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Law Day 2024

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the Federal Bar Association, and Discovering Justice present Law Day: Voices of Democracy, on May 2nd at the John J. Moakley U.S. Courthouse.

From the Courthouse’s Outreach webpage: “Law Day provides an opportunity to understand how the law and the legal process protect our liberty, strive to achieve justice, and contribute to the freedoms that all Americans share.”

Program highlights will include: 

  • Brown v. Board of Education Discussion with Judges
  • Mock Jury Selection for students
  • Federal Bar Association’s Bill of Rights Essay Contest 2024 Award Ceremony (click here to register)
  • Watch First Circuit Oral Arguments and Meet with Circuit Judges on May 7th (for college and law school students; RSVP required)

View and download the official event flyer below. Questions? Contact: Civics@ca1.uscourts.gov

Law Day 2024 Event Flyer
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Rana Suh Kannan

Rana Suh Kannan

Rana Suh Kannan has spent nearly her entire 20+ year career dedicated to providing students with access to high-quality education experiences that lead to strong academic outcomes. She brings extensive and diverse experiences as a teacher, school administrator, funder, and nonprofit professional. Rana is committed to Discovering Justice’s mission to enable students to become well-equipped with the knowledge, skills, and desire to build and sustain an equitable democracy.

Prior to Discovering Justice, Rana spent seven years at Boston Schools Fund, most recently as the Chief Operating Officer. She co-led the development of the organization’s second fund, and ensured its operationalization across the organization. Previously, Rana played pivotal roles at organizations such as Salsify, Phoenix Charter Academy, The Achievement Network, and Roxbury Prep Charter School. Rana graduated from Williams College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Psychology. She earned her Master’s in Education Policy & Management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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