Ranking Member Smith Appoints Elizabeth Hillman to Sexual Assault Review Panel

The US House Armed Service Committee announced today:

Washington D.C. – Today, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), announced that he has appointed Elizabeth Hillman, professor of law at UC Hastings, to be a member of the independent sexual assault review panel.

“Elizabeth is uniquely qualified to help review and assess the military’s processes and procedures for investigating, prosecuting and adjudicating sexual assault related crimes,” said Ranking Member Smith. “As the current President of the National Institute for Military Justice, Elizabeth has worked extensively, in a balanced and thoughtful way, to help promote fairness within the military justice system. I am pleased that Elizabeth has accepted this new role – her input in the process will be invaluable.”

Read the press release.