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A conversation with Justice Stephen Breyer and his brother, Judge Charles Breyer. Justice Breyer retired in summer 2022 after nearly 28 years as a member of the Supreme Court. Prior to that, he served nearly 14 years as a Court of Appeals Judge. He is especially appreciated for his pragmatism, issuing decisions most often informed by their real life consequences, and his firm belief that judges are loyal to the law, not to a political party. Born in San Francisco, both he and brother Judge Charles Breyer attended Lowell High School. Their father served as legal counsel to the San Francisco Board of Education, and their mother focused on public service. Senior United States District Judge Charles Breyer has served on the bench for 25 years. He was an assistant special prosecutor on the Watergate Special Prosecution Force from 1973 to 1974, and then entered private practice 1974 to 1997, interrupted by a brief stint as chief assistant district attorney of San Francisco in 1979.
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SF native Justice Stephen Breyer, who retired this summer after 28 years on the Supreme Court, speaks with his brother, Senior US District Judge Charles Breyer, who has served on the bench for 25 years. Justice Breyer’s impassioned opinions have been published as books, including “Breaking the Promise of Brown: The Resegregation of America’s Schools” (2022) and “The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics.” Moderated by Judge Vince Chhabria.
Evan Karp
SF/Arts Curator
Since 1980, City Arts & Lectures has offered unique programs with leading figures in arts and ideas. Each year there are more than fifty lectures and onstage conversations – and a few surprise performances, film tributes, and concerts.
Since 1980, City Arts & Lectures has offered unique programs with leading figures in arts and ideas. Each year there are more than fifty lectures and onstage conversations – and a few surprise performances, film tributes, and concerts.