Events Calendar

On Monday, October 30, the Strauss Center welcomes Christopher Kojm, former Deputy Staff Director of the 9/11 Commission, for a fireside chat with Strauss Center Director Adam Klein about “9/11: What Happened? What Changed?” This talk will be held at the LBJ School of Public Affairs and is part of the Strauss Center’s Brumley Speaker Series.

In their wide-ranging conversation, Kojm and Klein will discuss the background and events of September 11, 2001, along with the growth of al Qaeda and origins of global terrorism, why the US Government failed to stop the plot, and what young people should know about the attacks and how they changed our country and the world.

Lunch will be provided and no RSVP is required. For more information about this event, please contact Brittany Horton at brittany.horton@austin.utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/10/30/75442/

Join the Justice Center for a mid-semester check-in lunch as part of the initiative designed to support public interest law students whose lived experiences intersect with the legal systems they seek to challenge in their careers.

Law schools need to do more to support the well-being, needs, and leadership development of students of color, students from low-income backgrounds, students with disabilities, immigrant students, LGBTQ+ students, formerly incarcerated students, and students with families who have been impacted by the criminal or immigration enforcement systems. This space is meant to build a positive community for students who not only have these experiences, but whose public interest work as attorneys may be directly tied to their lived experiences and/or those of their loved ones. For example: students who have themselves or had family members become entangled in the criminal legal system who are interested in public defense work; immigrant students, or students who are the children or family members of immigrants seeking to challenge the immigration system; low-income students seeking to challenge laws and policy that further marginalize low-income people such as predatory lending, cash bail, etc.

This program seeks to serve as a space for dialogue, mentorship, and resource-sharing that is tailored to the particular needs, and strengths, of students in this position.

Please RSVP by noon, October 24th: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ddtTOx6YjxtBbIW

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/10/31/75594/

School choice is becoming an increasingly relevant public policy issue, especially in Texas. To shed some light on the issue and show why this topic is a hot topic in the world of education, the Texas Federalist Society is hosting a debate between Arif Panju, of the the Institute of Justice, and local Professor David DeMatthews, of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/01/75747/

UT Law's 28th Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute covers the latest developments in patent law and features a sophisticated array of prosecution and litigation topics. Hear from nationally recognized faculty including senior IP counsel of major corporations, patent prosecution and litigation experts from around the nation, U.S. District Court Judges, and leading academics.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/02/74441/

In a constantly changing political climate, navigating the law is more important than ever. UT Law CLE's 47th Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law is ideal for practitioners of all experience levels and provides an opportunity to learn from nationally recognized experts. The 2-day program offers in-depth discussion on issues at the forefront of immigration practice and provides tools, forms, tips, and guidance on key decision points, including the increasing importance of removal and relief from removal. Gain strategies to provide the best advocacy for your clients while protecting yourself and your practice.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/02/74443/

Join Patrice Simms, Vice President for Healthy Communities at Earthjustice, Co-founder of People over Plastic, and Visiting Professor at Harvard Law, for a panel discussion with community advocates, with a focus on issues at the intersection of environment, climate, and racial and social justice.

Learn from Simms and an amazing group of advocates what community-based advocacy looks like, why it matters, and what it can accomplish. And hear about some of the biggest challenges that communities are facing, the great work they are doing, and how lawyers can partner with communities to amplify their power.

Panel discussion in the Eidman Courtroom, 11:45-1:00 pm, with lunch available in the Jamail Pavilion immediately following. Simms and the panelists will be available for conversation over lunch from 1-1:30pm.

Open to the public. Please RSVP for lunch by 12pm Thursday, October 26: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/patrice-simms-environmental-attorney-earthjustice-tickets-709492419927?aff=oddtdtcreator

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/02/74106/

The ALDF invites you to join us for a theater night. This time we will be watching The Last Pig together. The Last Pig is an award-winning film that chronicles a farmer's final year on the farm, capturing in intimate detail the farmer’s personal upheaval as he questions his beliefs and the value of life. Vegan food and drinks from Rebel Cheese will be sponsored by the ALDF. Sign-up sheet for a FREE ALDF t-shirt will also be circulated during the event. Please RSVP for us to get enough food: https://forms.gle/NFRPMSH8Yp6GWfVc8

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/02/75792/

AAEC Meeting Fall 2023

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/03/74133/

Tailgate Extravaganza – 25th Anniversary

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/04/73947/

Just how different is the American legal system from other Western countries? How do other nations handle constitutional interpretation and enforcement of rights? The Runnymede Society's Kristopher Kinsinger will join Professor Tara Grove and the Federalist Society to explore the answers to these questions by comparing the Canadian system to our own. Can we learn something from their example?

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/06/75748/

Join us for the final event in our Rapoport Center Reproductive Justice Colloquium Series, presented by Professor of Law at Loyola Law School Priscilla Ocen. Assistant Professor of African and African Diaspora Studies Nessette Falu will respond.

This event is co-sponsored by the Texas Law Pipeline Beyond Program.

Abstract: Since the Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, at least 24 states across the country have enacted draconian restrictions on abortion. While the form of these restrictions may vary, many have one thing in common: they are facilitated by the vast network of surveillance and punishment constructed as part of the “war on crime” that produced the largest prison population in the world. At every stage, law enforcement plays a critical role in restricting reproductive autonomy of people capable of pregnancy. Despite that policing is a critical component of anti-abortion restrictions, few pro-choice advocates have embraced critiques of policing or the broad use of law enforcement to address systemic social problems. This is a mistake. In this talk, I argue that to secure the right to reproductive autonomy, advocates and scholars must challenge the role of policing in care settings and question the fundamental role of imprisonment and punishment in our society through an abolitionist lens.

Sponsored by:

• Bernard & Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights & Justice

• Texas Law Pipeline Beyond Program

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/06/73990/

Don't miss the 33rd Annual Entertainment Law Institute (ELI), now co-sponsored by The University of Texas School of Law and the Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. ELI continues to bring together an outstanding faculty of nationally-regarded practitioners and industry insiders to keep entertainment lawyers up to date on the latest emerging trends, issues and breaking developments in music, film, games, and digital media.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/09/74442/

Join your fellow Texas Law grads for a fun evening to get ready to cheer on the Texas Longhorns against the TCU Horned Frogs. All alumni are invited. The event will be hosted at the Crescent Hotel in Gallery I. We hope to see you there!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/09/74132/

The Bernard O. Dow Leasing Institute – Texas’ preeminent leasing conference – brings together experts in real estate law and finance for a focused day of programming on the latest leasing issues. Join us in person ONLY this year in Houston.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2023/11/10/74444/