WHEN:
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 7 p.m
WHERE:
Harris Theater
205 E. Randolph Street
Chicago
A spokesperson describes the event as follows:
“...At this dynamic live event, nationally renowned attorneys will argue a case regarding Themistocles, one of ancient Athens’ most celebrated yet controversial figures, before a panel of esteemed judges and a live audience.
The Trial of Themistocles is a fundraiser supporting NHM’s mission to share Greek history, art, culture and the Greek American story. ...
An outstanding legal team will present the cases for and against Themistocles during the April 1 event. Representing the prosecution are Sarah F. King (Clifford Law Offices PC), Patrick A. Salvi II (Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard PC) and Karen Conti (Conti & Dolan). Representing the defense of Themistocles are Patrick M. Collins (King & Spalding LLP), Tinos Diamantatos (Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP) and Katerina Alexopoulos (U.S. Department of Homeland Security).
Judges presiding at The Trial of Themistocles are Justice Joy V. Cunningham (Illinois Supreme Court), Hon. Georgia N. Alexakis (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois), Hon. Anthony C. Kyriakopoulos (Circuit Court of Cook County) and Hon. Jeffery Chrones (Circuit Court of Cook County).
Demonstrating the enduring relevance of ancient disputes, the NHM Trial series has grown since its inception in 2013, including receiving several regional Emmy Award nominations. The Trial of Themistocles explores the tension between public service and personal ambition. Themistocles made Athens the world’s foremost naval power, and he was the supreme commander of the Battle of Salamis, the turning point in the Persian War. However, he was later accused of betraying Athens to its greatest rival, when after the war he entered the service of the Persian King Ataxerxes I—son of the very king Themistocles defeated during the Persian War. Audience members will cast their votes to decide the final verdict: hero or traitor?…"
