President Biden’s Pardon Legacy and the Future of the Federal Clemency Power

Both Barack Obama and Donald Trump closed out their presidential terms with a significant number of clemency grants, though the processes adopted by these two presidents differed dramatically. President Biden has already taken some notable clemency actions, though what might be in store for his clemency pen in the final months remains uncertain. Perhaps even more uncertain: what should be expected regarding the future of the federal clemency power in the next presidential administration?

On December 10th, 2024, join us to hear a panel of experts discuss their perspectives on the past, present, and future of the President's Clemency Power.

Panelists
Mark Osler, Robert & Marion Short Distinguished Professor of Law, University of St. Thomas School of Law
Rachel Barkow, Charles Seligson Professor of Law; Faculty Director, Zimroth Center on the Administration of Criminal Law; NYU School of Law
Eric Luna, Amelia D. Lewis Professor of Constitutional and Criminal Law, Foundation Professor; Faculty Director, Academy for Justice; Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
Larry Kupers, Former Deputy Pardon Attorney (Obama Administration); Former Acting Pardon Attorney (Trump Administration); Former Federal Defender

Moderator
Douglas Berman, Newton D. Baker-Baker & Hostetler Chair in Law; Executive Director, Drug Enforcement and Policy Center; The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law