Political Ref | March 21, 2025 | Permalink
| Reports surfaced indicating Chief Justice Roberts holds a membership in an 'elite' and 'invite-only' club of lawyers. The truth about the group falls fall short of the conspiratorial suggestion in terms of intrigue and secrecy. |
| The Edward Bennet Williams American Inn of Court is just a professional organization designed to foster a congenial and effective legal working group in the white collar crime area. Organizations like this one exist throughout the American legal community. The fact that one can find plentiful in-depth information about the group indicates it does not prize secrecy. |
The Edward Bennett Williams American Inn of Court is an invitation-only professional organization specializing in white-collar criminal prosecution and defense, focusing on improving skills, professionalism, and ethics within the legal community. [1, 2, 3]
- Focus: White-collar criminal prosecution and defense. [1, 2]
- Membership: Includes federal and local judiciary in the District of Columbia, U.S. Department of Justice officials, and defense attorneys in Washington, D.C. [1]
- Goals: To enhance the skills, professionalism, and ethics of the bench and the bar. [1]
- Structure: Like other American Inns of Court, it aims to foster a collegial environment for discussion and mentorship among members. [3]
- American Inns of Court: A broader association of lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals from all levels and backgrounds who share a passion for professional excellence. [3]
- Edward Bennett Williams: The Inn is named after the prominent lawyer Edward Bennett Williams. [2, 4]
