Abstract
From November 6 to 8, 2008, the International Center for Ethics, Justice, and Public Life of Brandeis University hosted the North American Judicial Colloquium, which was convened by Phillip Rapoza, Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Appeals Court, and Lynn Smith, Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Fifteen domestic judges came from across Canada and the United States, representing courts at the provincial, state, and federal levels. International judges in attendance represented the International Criminal Court, the European Court of Human Rights, and the Caribbean Court of Justice. Presenters included law specialists from Canada, the United States, and South Africa. Over three days, all participants shared their experiences and expertise through group discussions, engaging in an important form of what has come to be known as “judicial dialogue.”