Events Calendar

Texas Law teaching legend Professor David Rabban is coming to Houston for a timely conversation about academic freedom and free speech—the topic of his new book, Academic Freedom: From Professional Norm to First Amendment Right, out now from Harvard University Press.

Come join Prof. Rabban and fellow alumni at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher for cocktails and conversation, capped by a talk about the history of academic freedom in the United States, a survey of the case law, and Rabban’s own experience with the American Association of University Professors and the Academic Freedom Alliance. The evening will include remarks and a moderated Q&A led by Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher partner, Judge Gregg Costa ’99.

CLE credit available.

Teaching Legends Talks is an initiative from Texas Law, highlighting faculty expertise on the most important issues of the day. We can’t wait to see you in Houston!

Questions? Please contact us at events@law.utexas.edu.

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/05/14/82495/

As laws surrounding pregnancy-related prosecutions continue to evolve, defenders must be prepared to navigate the legal, medical, and forensic complexities involved.

In partnership with the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Sissy Farenthold Reproductive Justice Defense Project, part of the Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice, is offering a free two-day training designed to equip criminal defense attorneys with the skills necessary to defend cases where pregnancy outcomes or healthcare decisions become the focus of criminal charges. The interactive program will include practical trial strategies, including voir dire techniques, working with forensic pathologists, and crafting compelling case narratives.

The full schedule and registration can be found here. Pre-registration is required. Please reach out to reproductivejustice@law.utexas.edu with any questions!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/05/16/80839/

As laws surrounding pregnancy-related prosecutions continue to evolve, defenders must be prepared to navigate the legal, medical, and forensic complexities involved.

In partnership with the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Sissy Farenthold Reproductive Justice Defense Project, part of the Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice, is offering a free two-day training designed to equip criminal defense attorneys with the skills necessary to defend cases where pregnancy outcomes or healthcare decisions become the focus of criminal charges. The interactive program will include practical trial strategies, including voir dire techniques, working with forensic pathologists, and crafting compelling case narratives.

The full schedule and registration can be found here. Pre-registration is required. Please reach out to reproductivejustice@law.utexas.edu with any questions!

Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/05/17/80840/