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Faculty Events Calendar: Colloquia, Workshops, Lectures and Conferences

Consistent with its longstanding commitment to fostering a communal environment of intellectual engagement, the Law School is pleased to host countless colloquia, conferences, and guest lectures throughout the school year. Many of these events are specially scheduled, one-time affairs. In addition, the school runs the following regularly scheduled series, which cover a range of formats and scholarly areas.

Events for Spring 2020

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January 17, 2020 Friday

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
CCJ 2.300 (Jamail Pavilion)
CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)

9:00am - 5:45pm

Moderator:

Constitutional Change Conference (Day One)

Scholars of constitutionalism will gather in Austin for this first-of-its-kind conference on “Constitution-Making and Constitutional Change.” Over 130 conference participants from more than 20 countries have been invited to attend.

The program will feature three components: (1) concurrent panels in which works-in-progress will be the focus of discussion; (2) a series of plenary lectures delivered by the Comparative Constitutionalism faculty at the University of Texas at Austin; and (3) two major plenary panels on new books in the field. The subjects of discussion will include constitutional amendment, constitutional reform, constitutional conventions, constitutional transitions, judicial interpretation and review, unwritten constitutional norms, revolution, secession, as well forms of direct democracy including popular initiatives and referendums.

This conference is convened by Professor Richard Albert (Texas) and is generously sponsored by The University of Texas Law School, the Constitutional Studies Program, and the Institute for Transnational Law.

January 18, 2020 Saturday

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
CCJ 2.300 (Jamail Pavilion)
9:00am - 6:45pm

Moderator:

Constitutional Change Conference (Day Two)

Scholars of constitutionalism will gather in Austin for this first-of-its-kind conference on “Constitution-Making and Constitutional Change.” Over 130 conference participants from more than 20 countries have been invited to attend.

The program will feature three components: (1) concurrent panels in which works-in-progress will be the focus of discussion; (2) a series of plenary lectures delivered by the Comparative Constitutionalism faculty at the University of Texas at Austin; and (3) two major plenary panels on new books in the field. The subjects of discussion will include constitutional amendment, constitutional reform, constitutional conventions, constitutional transitions, judicial interpretation and review, unwritten constitutional norms, revolution, secession, as well forms of direct democracy including popular initiatives and referendums.

This conference is convened by Professor Richard Albert (Texas) and is generously sponsored by The University of Texas Law School, the Constitutional Studies Program, and the Institute for Transnational Law.

January 23, 2020 Thursday

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
11:30am - 1:30pm

Moderator:

The Modern President

Speakers:
  • Lawrence Sager
    Alice Jane Drysdale Sheffield Regents Chair
    University of Texas
  • Stephen I Vladeck
    Charles Alan Wright Chair In Federal Courts
    University of Texas
  • Denise L Gilman
    Clinical Professor
    Co-Director, Immigration Clinic
    University of Texas

January 24, 2020 Friday

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)
10:00am - 3:30pm

Moderator:
  • Gladys Sarabia

The Law and Politics of Impeachment

The LAW and POLITICS of Impeachment

January 30, 2020 Thursday

CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)
10:30am - 4:00pm

Moderator:
  • Gladys Sarabia

Patent Remedies Roundtable

Judges and Lawyers coming together to talk about Patent Remedies.

Due to limited seating, please RSVP to tdo@law.utexas.edu if you wish to attend.

January 30, 2020 Thursday

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
11:30am - 1:00pm

Moderator:

Faculty Colloquium - Elizabeth Harman // Princeton

Speaker:
  • Elizabeth Harmon
    Professor, Princeton

Abortion and the Non-Identity Problem

January 31, 2020 Friday

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
8:00am - 6:00pm

Moderator:
  • Gladys Sarabia

TLR Symposium: Remedies in Complex Litigation (Day One)

On January 31 and February 1, 2020, the Texas Law Review will be holding a symposium on “Remedies in Complex Litigation.” The symposium is designed to bring together leading thinkers from across the country to present and discuss various perspectives on and applications for complex litigation, from assessments of patent damages to complex-litigation techniques for reparations.

January 31, 2020 Friday

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Moderator:

Richard Albert Bookfest - Constitutional Amendments: Making, Breaking, and Changing Constitutions

Speakers:
  • Richard Albert
    William Stamps Farish Professor in Law
    University of Texas
  • Ran Hirschl
    Professor, University of Toronto
  • Tom Ginsburg
    Professor, University of Chicago
  • Zach Elkins
    Professor, University of Texas

Constitutional Amendments: Making, Breaking, and Changing Constitutions (Oxford University Press, 2019)

February 1, 2020 Saturday

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)
9:00am - 1:30pm

Moderator:
  • Gladys Sarabia

TLR Symposium: Remedies in Complex Litigation (Day Two)

On January 31 and February 1, 2020, the Texas Law Review will be holding a symposium on “Remedies in Complex Litigation.” The symposium is designed to bring together leading thinkers from across the country to present and discuss various perspectives on and applications for complex litigation, from assessments of patent damages to complex-litigation techniques for reparations.

February 3, 2020 Monday

JON 5.206 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite (5.206 / 5.207))
3:45pm - 5:30pm

Moderators:

Business Law Workshop Seminar - Robert B. Thompson

Speaker:
  • Robert B. Thompson
    Professor, Georgetown

Robert B. Thompson, Georgetown, will be the guest speaker at this week's workshop

February 4, 2020 Tuesday

JON 6.207 (Susman Academic Center, The Judge William W. and Margaret R. Kilgarlin Chambers (6.207 / 6.208))
3:45pm - 5:30pm

Moderators:

Law and Economic Seminar - Yair Listokin // Yale

Speaker:
  • Yair Listokin
    Professor, Yale

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February 6, 2020 Thursday

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
11:30am - 1:00pm

Moderator:

Faculty Colloquium - Corinna Lain // University of Richmond

Speaker:
  • Corinna Lain
    Professor, University of Richmond

February 10, 2020 Monday

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
11:30am - 12:45pm

Moderator:

Drawing Board Luncheon: Prof. Calvin Johnson

Speaker:
  • Calvin H Johnson
    John T. Kipp Chair Emeritus in Corporate and Business Law
    University of Texas

Drawing Board Luncheon with paper presented by Professor Calvin Johnson

February 11, 2020 Tuesday

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
11:30am - 1:00pm

Moderator:

Constitutional Studies Luncheon with Prof. Laurence Claus

Speaker:
  • Laurence Claus
    Professor, University of San Diego

Constitutional Studies Luncheon with Professor Laurence Claus from the University of San Diego.

February 11, 2020 Tuesday

JON 6.207 (Susman Academic Center, The Judge William W. and Margaret R. Kilgarlin Chambers (6.207 / 6.208))
3:45pm - 5:30pm

Moderators:

Law and Economic Seminar - Rebecca Stone

Speaker:
  • Rebecca Stone
    Professor

February 13, 2020 Thursday

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
11:30am - 1:00pm

Moderator:

Faculty Colloquium - Oren Bracha // UT Law

Speaker:
  • Oren Bracha
    William C. Conner Chair in Law
    University of Texas

February 17, 2020 Monday

JON 5.206 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite (5.206 / 5.207))
3:45pm - 5:45pm

Moderators:

Business Law Workshop Seminar - Zohar Goshen

Speaker:
  • Zohar Foshen
    Professor, Columbia Law

Zohar Goshen, Columbia Law, will be the guest speaker at this week's workshop

February 21, 2020 Friday

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
2:00pm - 5:00pm

Moderator:

Bookfest - John Deigh - From Psychology to Morality: Essays in Ethical Naturalism

Speakers:
  • John Deigh
    Professor of Philosophy
    Professor of Law
    University of Texas
  • Martha Nussbaum
    Professor, University of Chicago
  • Mitchell Berman
    Professor, University of Pennsylvania
  • Nancy Sherman
    Professor, Georgetown University

From Psychology to Morality: Essays in Ethical Naturalism

February 25, 2020 Tuesday

JON 6.207 (Susman Academic Center, The Judge William W. and Margaret R. Kilgarlin Chambers (6.207 / 6.208))
3:45pm - 5:30pm

Moderators:

Law and Economic Seminar - Nate Atkinson // ETH Zurich

Speaker:
  • Nate Atkinson
    Professor, ETH Zurich

February 27, 2020 Thursday

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
11:30am - 1:00pm

Moderator:

Faculty Colloquium - Jennifer Arlen // NYU

Speaker:
  • Jennifer Arlen
    Professor, New York University

March 2, 2020 Monday

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
11:30am - 1:00pm

Moderator:

Faculty Colloquium - Ronen Avraham // UT

Speaker:

The Spectrum of Procedural Flexibility

March 3, 2020 Tuesday

JON 6.207 (Susman Academic Center, The Judge William W. and Margaret R. Kilgarlin Chambers (6.207 / 6.208))
3:45pm - 5:30pm

Moderators:

Law and Economic Seminar - Joanna Shepherd // Emory

Speaker:
  • Joanna Shepherd
    Professor, Emory University

March 6, 2020 Friday

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Moderator:

Thomas O. McGarity Bookfest

Speaker:
  • Thomas O McGarity
    William Powers, Jr. and Kim L. Heilbrun Chair in Tort Law
    University of Texas

March 9, 2020 Monday

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
11:30am - 12:45pm

Moderator:

Drawing Board Luncheon: Prof. Melissa Wasserman

Speaker:
  • Melissa F Wasserman
    Charles Tilford McCormick Professor of Law
    Associate Dean for Research
    University of Texas

Drawing Board Luncheon with paper presented by Prof. Melissa Wasserman

March 9, 2020 Monday

JON 5.206 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite (5.206 / 5.207))
3:45pm - 5:30pm

Moderators:

Business Law Workshop Seminar - Elisabeth de Fontenay

Speaker:
  • Elisabeth de Fontenay
    Professor, Duke University

Elisabeth de Fontenay, Duke University, will be the guest speaker at this week's workshop

March 23, 2020 Monday

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
11:30am - 12:45pm

Moderator:

Drawing Board Luncheon: Prof. Charlie Silver

Speaker:
  • Charles M Silver
    Roy W. and Eugenia C. McDonald Endowed Chair in Civil Procedure
    University of Texas

Drawing Board Luncheon with paper presented by Prof. Charlie Silver

March 27, 2020 Friday

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)
CCJ 2.300 (Jamail Pavilion)
CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)
8:00am - 6:00pm

Moderator:
  • Gladys Sarabia

(POSTPONED) The Imperial Presidency in the 21st Century Conference

(POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE) The Imperial Presidency in the 21st Century Conference

March 30, 2020 Monday

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
11:30am - 12:45pm

Moderator:

Drawing Board Luncheon: Prof. Jens Dammann

Speaker:
  • Jens Christian Dammann
    Ben H. and Kitty King Powell Chair in Business and Commercial Law
    University of Texas

Drawing Board Luncheon with paper presented by Prof. Jens Dammann

April 6, 2020 Monday

11:30am - 12:45pm

Moderator:

Drawing Board BYOL: Paper Presented by Jens Dammann

Speaker:
  • Jens Christian Dammann
    Ben H. and Kitty King Powell Chair in Business and Commercial Law
    University of Texas

Please contact John Golden or Trish Do for information on how to attend Drawing Board BYOL "Bring Your Own Luncheon".

April 7, 2020 Tuesday

JON 5.257
11:30am - 1:00pm

Moderator:

Constitutional Studies Luncheon with Prof. Timothy Waters

Speaker:
  • Timothy Waters
    Professor of Law and Val Nolan Faculty Fellow; Associate Director, Center for Constitutional Democracy, University of Indiana, Maurer School of Law

Constitutional Studies Luncheon with Timothy Waters, Professor of Law and Val Nolan Faculty Fellow; Associate Director, Center for Constitutional Democracy, University of Indiana, Maurer School of Law

April 14, 2020 Tuesday

3:45pm - 5:30pm

Moderators:

Law and Economic Seminar - Melissa Wasserman // UT Law

Speaker:
  • Melissa F Wasserman
    Charles Tilford McCormick Professor of Law
    Associate Dean for Research
    University of Texas

The is a Zoom meeting. Please contact Abe Wickelgren or Beth Kells for information regarding participation via Zoom.

April 20, 2020 Monday

JON 5.206 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite (5.206 / 5.207))
3:45pm - 5:30pm

Moderators:

Business Law Workshop Seminar - Michael Klausner

Speaker:
  • Robert Klausner
    Professor, Stanford

Michael Klausner will be the guest speaker at this week's workshop

April 21, 2020 Tuesday

JON 6.207 (Susman Academic Center, The Judge William W. and Margaret R. Kilgarlin Chambers (6.207 / 6.208))
3:45pm - 5:30pm

Moderators:

Law and Economic Seminar - Sarath Sanga // Northwestern U

Speaker:
  • Sarath Sanga
    Professor, Northwestern University

The is a Zoom meeting. Please contact Abe Wickelgren or Beth Kells for information regarding participation via Zoom.

April 28, 2020 Tuesday

3:45pm - 5:30pm

Moderators:

Law and Economic Seminar - Katerina Linos // Berkeley

Speaker:
  • Katerina Linos
    Professor, Berkeley

The is a Zoom meeting. Please contact Abe Wickelgren or Beth Kells for information regarding participation via Zoom.

May 4, 2020 Monday

JON 5.206 (Susman Academic Center, Bryan and Michelle Goolsby Conference Suite (5.206 / 5.207))
3:45pm - 5:45pm

Moderators:

Business Law Workshop Seminar - Ofer Eldar

Speaker:
  • Ofer Eldar
    Professor, Duke University

Ofer Eldar, Duke University, will be the guest speaker at this week's workshop