Former U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. to Visit UK Law

Jan 23, 2018

January 23, 2018

On Tuesday, February 6, the University of Kentucky College of Law will host The Honorable Eric H. Holder, Jr., 82nd Attorney General of the United States and Partner, Covington & Burling LLP, as part of the Roy R. and Virginia F. Ray Lecture Series.

The event will take place at UK’s Memorial Hall at 5:00 p.m. There is no fee to attend the event, but registration is required. Melynda J. Price, William L. Matthews, Jr. Professor of Law at UK, will serve as moderator.

The Ray Lecture Series is the pre-eminent lecture series at UK Law. Established in 1977, the Ray Lecture has featured outstanding jurists and public figures discussing legal topics of current interest for over 40 years. The lectureship has enriched the educational experience for both the college and university communities. Prior speakers include:

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, 2015
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, 2014
Robert C. Post, 2012
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, 2012
The Honorable William T. Coleman, Jr., 2010
The Honorable Ilana D. Rovner, 2000
The Honorable Harry T. Edwards, 1998
Professor Deborah L. Rhode, 1995
Dean (now Judge) Guido Calabresi, 1993
Nina Totenberg, 1991
William S. Sessions, 1989
The Honorable Abner J. Mikva, 1987
The Honorable Prentice Marshall, 1985
The Honorable David L. Bazelon, 1983
Professor Jesse H. Choper, 1981
Professor Roger C. Cramton, 1979

Eric H. Holder, Jr. advises clients on complex investigations and litigation matters, including those that are international in scope and involve significant regulatory enforcement issues and substantial reputational concerns. Holder was a partner at Covington from 2001 - 2009 and rejoined the firm after serving for six years as the 82nd Attorney General of the United States.

To register for the event, visit http://law.uky.edu/holder.