Sunday Speaker – America And Your Rights: An Attorney Teaches You How To Fight Authoritarianism

Description: 
My Rights, your Rights, who is right? America is about our “freedom” and rights – that’s what we say. But what about when your “right” bumps into someone else’s “right”? Or, how about when your political right bumps their political left?
The Rule of Law, the Constitution, the 14th Amendment – all of it – “protects us!” and our rights and lefts. But as Renee Good and Alex Pretti found, they won’t stop a bullet. So, how do we confront authoritarians and stay safe?
Robert McWhirter will trace the history of rights in America and present concrete practical examples from his decades of criminal defense practice on how to interact with authority both legit and illegit!

Bio:

Robert J. McWhirter is a nationally recognized criminal defense attorney, speaker, and author with over 100 trials to his credit across federal, state, and municipal courts. A frequent legal analyst on Bloomberg News, FoxNews Live, Arizona Horizon, and KJZZ, he is also a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law and has served on the Arizona State Bar Board of Governors for over eight years.
He is the author of several acclaimed books, including Fixing the Framers’ Failure (2022) and Bills, Quills, and Stills: The History of the Bill of Rights (2015). His work has been quoted in the U.S. Supreme Court, and he has published extensively on immigration law and constitutional history in both English and Spanish. Mr. McWhirter has played a key role in developing the ABA's Criminal Justice Standards and has trained legal professionals across Latin America on trial advocacy and justice reform.
His international work includes serving as a visiting professor in Chile, directing a multimillion-dollar USAID justice reform project in El Salvador, and providing legal training in countries such as Venezuela, Colombia, and Mexico. Mr. McWhirter’s global perspective enriches his advocacy for justice, grounded in both practice and principle.
A recipient of multiple honors—including Distinguished Alumni awards from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and Barrett Honors College—Mr. McWhirter continues his private practice while consulting on immigration consequences of criminal convictions. His decades of service reflect a deep commitment to justice, education, and the rule of law.

Please Note:
Doors open at 9:00 am for optional buffet breakfast ($10 donation) and socializing. Speaker program begins at 10:00 am.

Important: $10 breakfast fee waived for awesome humans bringing in food to share!

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