The Sherman J. Bellwood Lecture Series brings influential local, regional and national leaders to University of Idaho and the state, creating a unique opportunity for students and community members to engage in meaningful dialogue. Each lecture invites participants to explore, question and debate important topics related to the justice system alongside some of the country’s most respected voices in law and public service.

Past speakers have included notable guests such as Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Justice Antonin Scalia, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, journalist David Halberstam, former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno and legal scholar Anita Hill.