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Live Webcast - July 23, 2025
1.5 CLE Credits

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Guided by Bob McWhirter, this course unpacks the legal transformation sparked by the Civil War Amendments. Through historical analysis and modern application, explore how these amendments reshaped federal power, redefined citizenship, and remain vital to confronting racial injustice in today’s constitutional landscape.

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Certified Specialist in Criminal Law

Robert J. McWhirter is a nationally recognized constitutional scholar, criminal defense attorney, and award-winning author. A Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of Arizona, he has tried over 100 cases across federal, state, and municipal courts. He has served on the ABA Criminal Justice Standards Committee and has extensive international justice reform experience in Latin America. A frequent legal commentator in national media, Mr. McWhirter is known for his accessible yet deeply researched insights on constitutional law, civil rights, and the continuing evolution of American legal principles.

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By the end of this Continuing Legal Education course, participants will earn 1.5 MCLE credit and possess a deeper understanding of how the Civil War Amendments reshaped American constitutional law, clarified federal authority, challenged the legacy of states’ rights, and laid the legal foundation for ongoing battles over equality, citizenship, and civil rights.

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