Events Schedule: 2009-2010
Fall Semester
■ SEPTEMBER 8, 7:30 p.m.* The Actor's Gang Presents: The Trial of the Catonsville 9
Bringing to life the 1968 trial of nine Catholic activists whose act of civil disobedience galvanized America’s protest movement during the Vietnam War. This tour is made possible by a grant from Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program. The performance is co-sponsored by the University of Richmond School of Law’s 22nd annual Emanuel Emroch Lecture.
* This event is being held at the Modlin Center. See modlin.richmond.edu for tickets.
■ SEPTEMBER 13–15* State of the Family 2009
The National Center for Family Law at the University of Richmond School of Law and Virginia CLE present their annual conference for family law practitioners, judges, professors, mental health professionals, and others interested in the law and social policies impacting families and children. This program qualifies for 14.0 MCLE credits, including 1.0 ethics credits. Registration is required. See vacle.org/php-bin/ecomm4/products.php?product_id=2229
* This event is being held at the Jepson Alumni Center, University of Richmond.
■ OCTOBER 9,12:00 Noon. Intellectual Property Institute: "Evil Twin Debate"
Moot Court Room. This year’s debate will feature Professor John Duffy of George Washington University Law School and Professor Jay Thomas of Georgetown Law Center. The topic will be "Bilski and Patentable Subject Matter: Method or Madness?" For more information, see http://law.richmond.edu/ipi/eviltwin.htm.
■ OCTOBER 16, 2–5 p.m. What Have We Learned?
A Reality-Based Approach to Addressing Domestic Violence Through the Law Professor Diane Rosenfeld, Lecturer at Harvard Law School, discusses with other experts progressive legal initiatives to better and more realistically address the persistent social problem of domestic violence. This program is sponsored by the University of Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest and the University of Richmond School of Law's 16th Annual Austin Owen Lecture.
■OCTOBER 21, 12 Noon. The Domestic Gag Rule in Today’s Abortion Debate
Experts debate the implications of the domestic gag rule prohibiting family planning clinics from referring patients for abortion or suffer the loss of Title X funding. William L. Saunders, Jr., Senior Counsel for Americans United for Life, will speak on whether tax dollars should be used to fund abortions. Stephanie Toti, Staff Attorney for the US Legal Program at the Center for Reproductive Rights will speak on whether the government should "gag" the use of tax and private dollars to fund a woman's right to choose. Dean Timothy L. Coggins, Associate Dean for Library and Information Services and Professor of Law, will moderate the debate. Sponsored by the University of Richmond School of Law’s American Constitution Society, Federalist Society, Law Students for Life, and Law Students for Reproductive Justice.
■ OCTOBER 26, 12 Noon. Law Over Lunch
Leslie A.T. Haley, Assistant Ethics Counsel, Virginia State Bar, and G. Andrew Nea, Jr., Pro Bono Partner, Williams Mullen, will discuss the common ethical issues that attorneys may encounter when undertaking pro bono representation, from the performance of internal conflict checks to overcoming communication difficulties.
*This event is being held at UR Downtown, 626 E. Broad Street, Suite 100.
■ OCTOBER 27, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wills for Seniors
A joint program of Williams Mullen, the University of Richmond School of Law, and the Capital Area Agency on the Aging, which is designed to provide free legal estate planning services to eligible senior citizens in Virginia. The senior citizens will meet with volunteer attorneys who will draft a basic will, advanced medical directive, and power of attorney. These documents will be prepared onsite and executed the same day so that they will be finalized and effective immediately.
*This event will be held at the Innsbrook Senior Center, 4200 Innslake Drive, Suite 101.
■ OCTOBER 28, Noon. Do the (copy) Right Thing: Nontraditional Pro Bono Service in an IP Law World
Room 114. As a part of National Pro Bono Celebration Week, the Law School’s Carrico Center for Pro Bono Service and Intellectual Property Institute are hosting a panel discussion on the intersection of pro bono service and intellectual property law. Panelists: Henry Su, Howrey LLP; Ed White, Hunton & Williams, LLP; Linda Quigley, Bambi Faivre Walters, PC; and John Carroll, University of Richmond (moderator).
■ OCTOBER 29, Noon. LINC n’ Lunch
As a part of National Pro Bono Celebration Week, the Law School’s Carrico Center for Pro Bono Service is hosting a friend-raiser luncheon in honor of LINC, the Legal Information Network for Cancer. The luncheon will recognize the service of LINC’s volunteer attorneys, as well as educate others about the pro bono opportunities available. There will also be a pre-showing of purses available at LINC’s annual “It's in the Bag Handbag Silent and Live Auction”. By invitation
*This event will be held at UR Downtown, 626 E. Broad Street, Suite 100.
■ NOVEMBER 4, 4–6 p.m. Ending the Welfare State and Medical Socialism
Professor Walter Block will give a speech about the economic structure and direction of American medicine. Professor Block is a self-described “anarcho-capitalist” and hails from Loyola University New Orleans where he holds the Harold E. Wirth Eminent Scholar Chair in Economics. Professor Karen Swisher, J.D. will provide commentary on the issue. Professor Swisher comes to us from the Department of Health Administration at Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia.
■ NOVEMBER 12, 4-6:30 p.m. Annual Survey of Virginia Law Symposium: Melendez-Diaz in Virginia
To be held in the Law School Moot Court Room (note location change from earlier listing). More information.
Spring Semester
■ FEBRUARY 4, 4–6 p.m. Rule of Law and Wealth Creation
Lecture by The Honorable Edith Jones, Judge for the United States Circuit Court, Fifth Circuit. Sponsored by the University of Richmond Federalist Society.
■ FEBRUARY 10, The Rule of Law and Wealth Creation A Talk by Chief Judge Edith Jones,Fifth Circuit
Chief Judge Edith Jones of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit will lecture on the interplay between the rule of law and the creation of wealth on the evening of February 10. A reception will follow with an opportunity to meet both Judge Jones and members of the Richmond legal community.
■ FEBRUARY 10, 5-7 p.m. Big Deals and Big Trouble: Providing Legal Advice in Complex Business Settings
Additional information forthcoming.
■ FEBRUARY 25, 2010, 12 Noon, The Supreme Court: A National Treasure in Transition
Stephen Presser, Raoul Berger Professor of Legal History at Northwestern Law, is a leading American legal historian and he will speak on judicial ideology. Professor Presser is frequently an invited witness before committees of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives on issues of constitutional law. A faculty member will provide commentary following Professor Presser.
■ FEBRUARY 26, 4–7 p.m. A Collision of Authority: The U.S. Constitution and International Jurisdiction
Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean, University of California, Irvine, and other experts discuss treaty law, domestic legislation, and potential international liability of U.S. officials. Sponsored by the Journal of Global Law and Business.
■ March 18, 2010, 12 Noon, Was Lochner Right? Natural Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment
Professor Randy Barnett, Carmach Waterhouse Professor of Legal Theory at Georgetown University Law Center, will talk about the controversial Lochner case. This event will take place in the spring, when first year students study Lochner in Constitutional Law classes. A faculty member will provide commentary on the topic following Professor Barnett.
■ March 24, 2010,12 Noon, Luncheon Debate featuring Roger Pilon, CATO Institute
Dr. Pilon is the Vice President of Legal Affairs at the CATO Institute and founded the Institute’s Center for Constitutional Studies. He also currently holds the B. Kenneth Simon Chair in Constitutional Studies Director at the Center for Constitutional Studies. Dr. Pilon will debate a member of our faculty during this event.
■ MARCH 24, 3–5 p.m. The Will of the People: How Public Opinion Has Influenced the Supreme Court and Shaped the Meaning of the Constitution
Presentation by Barry Friedman, Vice Dean, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Professor of Law, New York University School of Law on the release of his new book, The Will of the People, with commentary on Supreme Court decision making and popular opinion from historical, political science, and legal perspectives.
■ MARCH 25, 2–5 p.m. Criminal Law and Technology
Sponsored by the Richmond Journal of Law and Technology.
■ APRIL 1, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.* Envisioning Energy: Environment, Economics, and the Energy Future
Energy is the biggest environmental challenge of our time, and this conference will bring together policymakers, academics, and activists to explore the links between energy systems, climate change, and emerging markets in environmental services. Co-sponsored by the Robert R. Merhige Center for Environment Studies, the University of Richmond Law Review, and the Virginia State Bar, Environmental Law Section. For more information see law.richmond.edu/merhige
* This event is being held at the Jepson Alumni Center, University of Richmond.
■ MAY 19, 38th Annual Estate Planning Seminar
More information coming.