Events Calendar

Rapoport Center Colloquium: Law and the Production of Inequality

"Trade, Distribution and Development under Supply Chain Capitalism"

Dan Danielsen, Professor of Law and Faculty Director, Program on the Corporation, Law and Global Society, Northeastern University

Respondent: Sharmila Rudrappa, Professor of Sociology & Director of the Center for Asian American Studies, University of Texas at Austin

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Rapoport Center Colloquium: Law and the Production of Inequality

Our public debates are increasingly centered on the question of socio-economic inequality – its increase, its economic and political consequences, its importance to the present and its likely future. Inequality may well be at the root of many of the human rights violations in the world today. Our Fall 2018 speaker series will explore the role of law (including, perhap

A new report by UT researchers has identified a wave of gentrification sweeping through Austin neighborhoods, hitting low-income African-American and Hispanic renters the hardest. Come learn about three case studies the researchers developed to help inform what it will take for Austin to address these disturbing trends. The presenters will share information about anti-displacement policies utilized in Columbia Heights in Washington, D.C., Inne

Pro Bono Scholars and PB in J Leadership Team members will be available to talk about how to get involved in pro bono at Texas Law and answers all your questions about the 2019 Pro Bono in January Winter Service Trip.

Learn about how the Austin legal community responded to the family separation crisis at the Mithoff Program’s annual Pro Bono Luncheon.

RSVP at https://pbweek2018.eventbrite.com

Join the Jewish Legal Society for an evening of free & delicious (kosher) food with fellow Jewish law students, grad students, and some of your favorite Jewish professors. All are welcome but we need you to RSVP!

Parents of current law students are invited to get a taste of their children's experience!

Rapoport Center Colloquium: Law and the Production of Inequality - Michael Albertus presents "Inequality and the Elite Origins of Democracy"

Our public debates are increasingly centered on the question of socio-economic inequality – its increase, its economic and political consequences, its importance to the present and its likely future. Inequality may well be at the root of many of the human rights violations in the world today.

First generation student dinner co-sponsored by Latham Watkins.

Dinner and networking event for first-generation law students and Austin-area attorneys featuring Latham & Watkins partner (and Texas Law alum) Cary Hyden as keynote speaker

Join the AJCL in a Q&A with Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore, Austin Police Department’s Chief Brian Manley, and the Travis County DA’s Office’s Director of the Civil Rights Unit Dexter Gilford for discussion on the unique relationship between police officers and prosecutors. Topics to include how the different organizations enact justice in complicated situations, maintaining good relations, and handling significant media