Fair and Just Legal Systems: How the Rule of Law and Judicial Independence Serve Democracy with ABA President Michelle Behnke

Why should not only lawyers be concerned with the "rule of law"? What we can do to ensure a fair and just legal system that serves our democratic values?Michelle Behnke discusses her journey from catholic school in Madison, Wisc. to the heights of the legal profession as president of the American Bar Association, the nation's oldest and largest organization of lawyers, working to combat threats to judicial independence and further access to justice. We learn this journey includes tenacity, vision and a great walk up song, Bruno Mars’ Uptown Funk.This podcast is for educational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the host and guests and do not reflect the views of Arizona State University or the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Nothing discussed should be considered legal advice or a substitute for professional counsel. All errors are the responsibility of the speaker.