FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. Annual Lecture to Spotlight Navigating the Intersection of Ethics and AI

College Park, MD – November 3, 2025  — The Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. Center for Education, Justice and Ethics proudly announces this year’s installment of the Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. Annual Lecture, an event dedicated to advancing dialogue on justice, equity, and the moral compass guiding public life. This year’s theme “Navigating the Intersection of Ethics and AI” will gather thought leaders, scholars, and community advocates to tackle the challenge of building ethical guardrails in response to rapid-fire innovation within artificial intelligence.

This year’s program will feature a panel discussion with prominent ethicists and policymakers. For the first time publicly, we will be unveiling an archives exhibition honoring Judge Alexander Williams titled, “Memory in the Making: Honoring The Legacy of Judge Alexander Williams, Jr.” for the general public.

Event Details
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 5:30 P.M.-8:00 P.M.
Location: The Hotel at The University of Maryland
Admission: Free and open to the public (registration required); Doors will open at 5:00PM for the unveiling of the archives of Honorable Judge Alexander Williams, Jr.

“The annual lecture reflects Judge Williams’ enduring belief that leadership without ethics erodes the public trust,” said Craig Long, Board Chair. “In a time of increasing polarization and moral complexity, this conversation is both timely and essential.”

Through this lecture series, the Center continues its mission to educate and empower future leaders committed to justice, ethical governance, and civic responsibility.

To register or learn more about the Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. Lecture Series, please visit judgeawcenter.umd.edu. 

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