Judge Thomas Hardiman will present a lunchtime lecture, "Free Speech in Public Schools."

Thomas Michael Hardiman is a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Judge Hardiman was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on January 9, 2007, and was confirmed by the Senate (95-0) on March 15, 2007.  Prior to becoming an appellate judge, Judge Hardiman served as a trial judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania as of November 1, 2003.

Lunch will be provided.

This event is free and open to the public, but seating may be limited.