| Event Name | “Reflections from the Bench” – A Conversation with Judges Shanta Owens & Shera Grant |
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| Start Time | November 5, 2025 3:30 pm |
| End Time | November 5, 2025 5:00 pm |
| Event Location | Law Center, Room 108 |
| Event Description |
Serving on the 10th Judicial Circuit Court in Jefferson County, Alabama, Judges Owens, and Grant are the first and only identical twins to serve simultaneously as state court judges in Alabama. Judge Owens was elected in 2008 and presides over criminal court, while Judge Grant was appointed in 2016 and oversees civil matters. The discussion will be moderated by Professor Alena Allen and hosted by the Black Law Students Association, Women Law Students Association, and 1st Gen Legal Society. 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 🕞 Time: 3:30–5:00 p.m. 📍 Location: LSU Law School, Room 108 🍕 Pizza will be served following the panel. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from two inspiring LSU Law alumnae whose paths from Baton Rouge to the Alabama bench exemplify excellence, perseverance, and service. |
| Speaker Name | Judges Shera Grant and Shanta Owens |
| Speaker Topic | Panel discussion, entitled, "Reflections from the Bench” – A Conversation with Judges Shanta Owens & Shera Grant |
| Organization | LSU Law Center |
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| Representative | Leroy Turner |
| Representative Email | lturner4@lsu.edu |
| Event First Posted | October 28, 2025 |
| Event Last Updated | October 28, 2025 |
