Executing Speech: Language and Law in Capital Trials
| Role | Name as printed | Affiliation as printed | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | David Bleich | University of Rochester, NY → University of Rochester | |
| Speakers | Margaret Willard-Traub | Oakland University, Rochester, MI → Oakland University | Material Witnessing: The Rhetoric of Contemporary Capital Mitigation |
| Speakers | Amy Smith | San Francisco State University, CA → San Francisco State University | Misunderstanding Mitigation: Comprehension and Language in Capital Cases |
| Speakers | Emily Hughes | DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, IL | Capital Litigation: The Ethical Limits of Language |
| Respondent | David Bleich | University of Rochester, NY → University of Rochester |
Source
NCTE's program, near page 87 of the file. Names link to a person page only for people listed at two or more conventions.
Cite as: Conference on College Composition and Communication. “Executing Speech: Language and Law in Capital Trials.” 2006 Convention Program, Chicago, session E.36. Via CCCC Program Reader, November 2, 2026.