On Tuesday, September 20, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate hosted a virtual conversation with former staffers and colleagues on the Senator in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the beginning of Ted Kennedy’s long and impactful career.
Moderated by Kimberly Atkin Stohr, Balancing Powers, examined how Senator Kennedy drew upon his influence and collaborations with 10 presidential administrations to achieve great policy strides, and his work as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee to help shape the U.S. Courts. The panel included Jeff Blattner, Special Assistant Attorney General, Colorado Dept. of Justice and former chief counsel on Judiciary Committee; Judge Patti Saris, US District Court Judge; former Staff Counsel on the Senate Judiciary Committee; and Secretary Margaret Spellings, President & CEO of Texas 2036; former Secretary of Education.