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Date:
January 30, 2014
Start:
5:00pm
End:
7:00pm
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Location:
CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

Prof Heather Gerken presents "The Loyal Opposition" sponsored by the Tom Sealy lecture series

Attend “The Loyal Opposition,” a special presentation beginning at 5:30 p.m. by Heather Gerken, the J. Skelly Wright Professor of Law at Yale Law School. Gerken will discuss her research on democracy, including the importance of constructing institutions that allow for systematic dissent with a focus on American federalism. UT Austin professor of government and law Jeffrey Abramson will also offer comments on the subject. This endowed lecture is co-sponsored by the Department of Government and is preceded by a reception at 5 p.m. In the Jamail Pavilion outside the Eidman Courtroom.

Faculty Colloquia Series:
Speaker:
  • Heather Gerken
    Professor, Yale Law School
Moderator:
  • Jeffrey B Abramson
Specific audiences:
  • Texas Law students
  • Prospective students
  • Texas Law alumni
  • Faculty
  • General public

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the sponsor listed above or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.