Legacy Luncheon

Presented by the Ladies of the Court, the annual Legacy Luncheon honors the life and work of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court.

2025 Luncheon

Presenting Sponsors: The Getz Family

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

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11:00 AM | Registration and Reception
12:00 Noon to 1:30 PM | Luncheon and Program

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Caesars Republic Scottsdale
4747 N Goldwater Blvd | Scottsdale

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Giada De Laurentiis

An American Journey: My Dolce Vita

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Giada De Laurentiis

Giada De Laurentiis is an Italian American Chef, Author, Restauranteur and Mother. An Emmy award-winning television personality, Giada has starred in more than nine Food Network shows and runs restaurants in Las Vegas, Baltimore, and now Scottsdale. Giada is a New York Times bestselling author and will debut her 10th cookbook, out this spring, at the Legacy Luncheon. With an impressive background of culinary training from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, she is a globally revered chef.

Luncheon Co-Chairs:
DYAN GETZ & KATE NEUHEISEL PORTER

Presented by:

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The Legacy Luncheon benefits the educational programs of the O'Connor Institute for American Democracy.

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Ted Simons | Guest Moderator

The Ladies of the Court are pleased to welcome guest moderator Ted Simons, to lead a fireside chat with our featured guest.

Ted Simons is the award-winning host and managing editor of “Arizona Horizon,” the nightly public affairs show on Arizona PBS. Simons moderates discussions with government officials, business leaders, and policymakers about the issues, laws, and policies that affect citizens and their everyday lives.

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Ladies of the Court

Women's Board of the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute

Trisha Anthony

*Gena Bonsall

Emily Edens Calihan

Cathy Dickey

Anne Marie Dobbs

Jacquie Dorrance

Harriet Friedland

Sandy Getz

Dyan Getz

Alexis Glascock

*Penny Gunning

Carrie Hulburd

Martha Hunter-Henderson

Jane Jozoff

Margot Knight

Jill Krigsten

Jan Lewis

Sandy Magruder

Ina Manaster

Cathy McConnell

Kolby Moffatt

Shawn O’Connor

Susan Palmer-Hunter

Pat Petznick Wick

Kathy Petsas

Rebecca Pierson

Kate Porter

Sue Selig

Susie Small

DeeDee Vecchione

Meredith von Arentschildt

Beth Warne

Gay Wray

*Founders

Previous Legacy Luncheons

The Annual Legacy Luncheon, presented by the Ladies of the Court, honors the life and work of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court. The Institute invites you to explore past events in the photo galleries below.

David Monn – The Art of Celebrating

In David Monn’s The Art of Celebrating, he invited attendees behind the scenes to thirty-six fabulous events that he had conceived, designed, and orchestrated, and he showed guests how he put his ideas to work.

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Dr. Anthea Hartig – Smithsonian

Dr. Hartig spoke about the book, Smithsonian American Women. Ambassador Barbara Barrett (a Smithsonian regent) conducted a “Fireside Chat” interview with Dr. Hartig, discussing many of the Smithsonians artifacts.

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Entertaining at the White House

Ms. Dowling’s stunning presentation provided the audience an inside glimpse of historic White House china, first ladies’ floral preferences as well as the legendary White House Christmas decor and state dinners, among other important events.

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Susan Page & Barbara Pierce Bush

USA Today political editor Susan Page, author of The Matriarch, the biography of Barbara Bush entertained attendees as keynote speaker along with Barbara Pierce Bush, the granddaughter and namesake of the late memorable First Lady.

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First Lady Jill Biden

Following the success of Laura Bush event, the Ladies of the Court were pleased to welcome former Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden. Dr. Biden spoke of her book Where the Light Enters, Building a Family, Discovering Myself.

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First Lady Laura Bush

Mrs. Laura Bush, Former First Lady of the United States, was the featured speaker at the inaugural Legacy Luncheon, Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Mrs. Bush reflected on her life and discussed her memoir, # 1 New York Times best seller, Spoken from the Heart.

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