New York County Lawyer's Association Program

March 18 is the 50th Anniversary of the landmark case Gideon v Wainwright and in commemoration of it NYCLA and Arnold & Porter LLP are hosting an event in Manhattan on the anniversary. The event will feature a premiere of the film Gideon’s Promise Unfulfilled at 5:30 followed by a moderated panel discussion at 6 p.m. and then a cocktail reception. The film, narrated by actor Martin Sheen of West Wing, is an extraordinary documentary that takes viewers on a fascinating journey through the heady days of the Gideon decision through the present day, and examines the challenges still facing the indigent defense system. The panel will feature federal and state prosecutors and defenders moderated by Peter L. Zimroth, Partner, Arnold & Porter LLP, former Corporation Counsel of the City of New York, who will discuss what the landmark decision did or did not do for people accused of crime and what needs to happen to fulfill the promise of Gideon.

The event is complimentary and open to the public. Please RSVP at https://www.nycla.org/index.cfm?section=Calendar&page=event_Detail&itemID=3227&dateID=20130318.