Same-Sex Marriage and the Steubenville Ohio Teen Rape Convictions

View the latest show at this link: Same-Sex Marriage and the Impact of Social Media and Rape Culture in Light of the Steubenville, Ohio Teen Rape Convictions

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The Legal Roundtable-Viewpoint Airs This Thursday Night!

On Thursday April 25, 2013 the first edition of the Legal Roundtable-Viewpoint! airs on Cox Cable Ch. 21 and U-Verse Ch. 99 at 9pm. The show will air again on Sunday April 28, 2013 at 10am. and throughout the month of May.

The Viewpoint! features guests of diverse interests and backgrounds discussing local, state, and national current events. On this edition of the Viewpoint! guests discussed the recent teen rape convictions in Steubenville, Ohio and the same-sex marriage issue that's currently before the U.S. Supreme Court.

In the first segment Southern University Law Professor Herbert Brown, Jr. and community leader Mr. Lloyd Benson II debate several issues surrounding same-sex marriage, including: whether civil unions or domestic partnerships comply with the fundamental right to marry; an explanation for what appears to be more a generational gap rather than party divide over same-sex marriage; the transition to mainstream support of same-sex marriages; the advantages of traditional marriages over same-sex marriages as well as the shift away from many traditional marriage principles that may support upholding same-sex marriages.

Later in the show, Attorney Murphy Bell and Miss Black Louisiana USA Chante' Rice, who is also a high school teacher discuss the impact of social media on juvenile delinquency in light of the recent teen-rape convictions in Steubenville, Ohio.  Guests discussed the statistics on social media use among teens, how social media activity can directly result in criminal conduct (sexting, cyber-bullying, cyber-stalking, online impersonation, etc.), as well as how teenagers, as in the Steubenville case, often exploit their otherwise criminal conduct on social networking websites leading to arrests and ultimate use at trial as in the Steubenville case.  Guests discussed how the schools are dealing with these issues as well as ways to better inform parents of how to more closely monitor their teenagers' social media use.
 

In the final segment of the show, Attorney Afi Patterson and LSU Law Professor Christopher Tyson continue the discussion of the Steubenville teen rape case focusing on the impact of rape culture among teens- particularly males, and how this influences male behavior. Guests also discussed the impact of rape culture on victims of rape and the social stigma rape victims often face as society often attributes complicity to rape victims based on their conduct or actions preceding the rape.

Our guests shared a full range of insightful and thought-provoking views and comments on these important social issues.  You'll definitely enjoy joining in on our discussion on The Viewpoint!

This show begins airing this Thursday on April 25, 2013 on Cox Cable Ch. 21 and U-Verse Ch. 99 at 9pm. The show will air again on Sunday April 28, 2013 at 10am.

The Legal Roundtable Comes to AT&T U-Verse Ch.99

We are very excited to announce that beginning this week the Legal Roundtable will also be airing on AT&T U-Verse Ch.99 as well as continuing to air on Cox Cable Ch.21 on Thursday at 9pm and Sunday at 10am. This opens us up to a whole new set of viewers. Tell your U-Verse friends about the show.

The Legal Roundtable- Viewpoint!

On April 25, 2013 the first edition of the Legal Roundtable- Viewpoint! will air on Metro 21- Baton Rouge.  On the Viewpoint! host, Shenequa Grey, and guests will share their views on a full range of local, state, and national current events that include not only law, politics and government, but also social issues, sports, entertainment, or whatever's hot! The Viewpoint! will feature knowlegeable and energetic panelists who will foster lively discussions on the issues.  The Viewpoint! promises to be edgy and entertaining. 

On the upcoming edition of Viewpoint! we'll be discussing "The Stuebenville Teen Rape Convictions:  The Impact of Social Media on Juvenile Deliquencey and The Impact of Rape Culture on Teen Victims and Offenders." Also on this edition of Viewpoint! we'll be discussing "Same-Sex Marriage as the U.S. Supreme Court Addresses it's Constitutionality."

 

 Stay tuned for more information on the exciting line-up of guests for the very first Viewpoint!

Screening of The Legal Roundtable and Forum Discussion at Southern University Law Center on Sexual Harassment

Shots from the Sexual Harassment Show during screening

 

Guests of the screening watched the Sexual Harassmen show

 

Professor Grey introduces panelists following the screening

Panelists speak to the audience on Sexual Harassment

 

Panelist, Robb Campbell speaks to audience on sexual harassment

 

Law student, Susan Raborn poses a question to panel

 

Audience members listen to panelists

Tavares Walker poses question to panelist

Prof. Grey, with members of Women in Law, hosts of the screening

Prof. Grey with panelists From left: Prof Shawn Vance,
Prof. Mike Garrard, Ms. Michelle Jackson, Esq. and Atty. Robb Campbell

 

Guests enjoy the reception following the screening



Guests enjoy reception following screening

Guests enjoy reception following screening

Sexual Harassment Show

Check out the sexual harassment show at this link: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What is it? What are your rights and remedies? Pictures from the sexual harassment show:

Discussing the show with producers prior to taping

With SULC Women in Law President, Ashley Ogbonna and Associate Producer,
Talisha Tanner following the taping of the sexual harassment show

Upcoming Screening and Forum Discussion on Sexual Harassment to be held at Southern University Law Center on March 21, 2013

On Thursday March 21, 2013 the Women in Law of Southern University Law Center are hosting a screening of The Legal Roundtable following by a panel discussion on "Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What is it? What are your rights and remedies?" The event will be held at Southern University Law Center from 4:00pm-6:00pm in room 130. Attorneys specializing in employment discrimination law discuss a full range of issues on sexual harassment and also take questions we received on Twitter, Facebook and here at the blog. The event is free and open to the public and will be followed by cocktails and refreshments. This event kicks off the second season of the show and is a part of SULC Law Week 2013. Hope you can attend!

 

 



Do you have questions about sexual harassment in the workplace? Send them to us.

On the next edition of The Legal Round Table, we're discussing, "Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What is it? What are your rights and remedies." Our guests are answering YOUR questions about sexual harassment on the show. Please send your questions to:
askalawyer@thelegalroundtableshow.com.

The Legal Roundtable: Voter Education Edition

The Voter Education Edition:View it on Youtube

National Voter Registration Day

Today is the very first every National Voter Registration day.  American's across the country are being encouraged to register to vote by 9/25/2012 and to encourage others to do the same. If you're not registered to vote, get registered to vote today. You can visit www.nationalvoterregistrationday.org to register in any state.  If you live in Louisiana visit www.geauxvote.com for all the information you need to know about voting and the upcoming election to get registered and make sure your vote will count.  You can also watch the Voter Education Edition of The Legal Round Table on Thursdays at 9:00p.m. and Sundays at 10:00a.m. for our interview with Secretary of State, Tom Schedler for important voting and election information. Register to vote today and pass it on.