Events Calendar

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HOW DID CORPORATIONS GET STUCK IN POLITICS AND CAN THEY ESCAPE? Corporations have always been involved in politics, but today is different. They are publicly taking positions, either directly or indirectly, on contested political and social issues unrelated to their businesses. In contrast to the conventional wisdom, we argue that this practice, which we term “corporate political posturing,” is problematic. First, it is of dubious value to the corporation and its stakeholders. Corporate political posturing often backfires, it does so unpredictably and potentially catastrophically, and it is particularly susceptible to agency costs. Second, it is harmful to society. The fundamental problem is that corporations are institutionally ill-equipped to take center stage in policy debates. They are inherently self-interested economic actors with goals that often conflict with those of society. This manifests in statements that tend to polarize rather than enlighten and actions that undermine the positions that they back publicly.

1Ls: Stop by to meet recruiters from Arnold & Porter to learn more about their firm and grab lunch.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 27, on Symplicity. Zoom link will then be sent before the event.

Government Honors programs provide prestigious and exciting post-graduate pathways. Learn more about these unique programs from a panel of attorneys who started their careers in government honors programs.

Panelists include:

Gus Maxwell ‘18, 2019 Department of Justice Honors Attorney – Environmental and Natural Resources Division Bonnie Devany ‘22, 2023 U.S. Department of Justice Honors Attorney – Federal Programs Branch Zaki Haidary ‘23, 2024 U.S. Department of Justice Honors Attorney – Criminal Division

Prof. Joshua Sellers will lead a seminar-style discussion on "The Magnet School Wars and the Future of Colorblindness."

Please join members of Volume 103 of the Texas Law Review to learn more about Bluebook rules in preparation for the write-on Bluebooking exam. Lunch will be provided thanks to our sponsor, Beck Redden!

Feel free to email any questions to writeonquestions@texaslrev.com.

Join OUTLaw and the Bech-Loughlin First Amendment Center for a conversation on the Texas drag ban that was struck down on First Amendment grounds, other similar bans, and broader implications for the queer community and free speech generally. Food provided! Please RSVP at the link. We hope you join us!

Tomer Stein presenting an original paper in the Business Law Workshop

Dallas Admitted Students Reception

Please join us at TJCLCR's virtual symposium on disability rights. On Thursday, March 28th at 6pm, the authors of TJCLCR's special spring issue on disability rights will speak on their research. If you are on campus, please join us in the Sheffield-Massey Room to share a meal and listen to the virtual panel together. On Friday, March 29th, we will enjoy snacks and beverages at our in-person watch party as we learn from panels on the intersection of disability rights with employment law, immigration law, and reproductive rights.