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Families, Fundamentalism, & the First Amendment
This Nov. 6 symposium, sponsored by the Institute of Bill of Rights Law, will address the concept of fundamentalism itself; the varied nature of fundamentalist beliefs in the U.S.; and ways in which fundamentalist communities and families in the U.S. interact with modern American law and society. Free and all are welcome.
Law School Completes Major McGlothlin Courtroom Renovation Project
The William and Mary Law School has reopened the McGlothlin Courtroom after an extensive renovation project undertaken during the summer of 2009.
The William & Mary Law School hosted a panel on death penalty issues featuring three luminaries in the area of capital punishment jurisprudence: Professor Scott Sundby from Washington and Lee University School of Law, Professor Corinna Barrett Lain from the University of Richmond School of Law, and Professor Paul Marcus from William & Mary Law School.
Nationally Known Consultants Offer Students Career Advice for Challenging Job Market
The Office of Career Services offered a program entitled "Your Career Stimulus Package: Managing Your Career in Tough Economic Times." Four nationally known consultants specializing in law firm and business management gave a panel presentation on pursuing a legal career in light of the recent economic downturn.
Fritzius Lends Talents - and Passion - to Fight Against Breast Cancer
Cassi Fritzius - quilter, motorcycle enthusiast, and breast cancer survivor - helps raise money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
2009-2010 James Goold Cutler Lecture Given by Professor Nathaniel Persily of Columbia University
The 2009-2010 James Goold Cutler Lecture was given by Professor Nathaniel Persily on September 17, 2009, at William & Mary Law School as part of the College’s Constitution Day Celebration.
November 10: Lecture by Jason Gluck on the Iraqi Constitution
November 10, 12:50 PM - 1:50 PM
On November 10, the Program in Comparative Legal Studies & Post-Conflict Justice will host a presentation by Jason Gluck, Director of the Constitution-Making Program and Director of the Iraq Rule of Law Program at the United States Institute of Peace, titled "The Iraq Constitution: Its Drafting Process and Future." Mr. Gluck provided technical support and advice during the constitutional drafting and review processes in Iraq. As a member of the United Nations Assistance Mission to Iraq, he served as Legal Officer and Constitutional Advisor to the Office of Constitutional Support and negotiated compromise positions among Iraq's major political blocs on key constitutional provisions. Free and all are welcome.
A Veterans Day Celebration
November 11, 1:00 PM
The Law School, the William & Mary Veterans Benefits Clinic and the Military and Veterans Law Society invite you to join the Law School community for a celebration of our nation's veterans and the first anniversary of the Veterans Benefits Clinic. Cake and cider served. Free and all are welcome.
William & Mary Tax Conference
November 12, 8:00 AM - November 13, 4:30 PM
The W&M Tax Conference offers lawyers and accountants an in-depth look at current topics in tax law. The 2009 conference is titled "After the Party: Planning to Survive this Economy."
November 16 Lecture: The Role of National Human Rights Institutions in Europe
November 16, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lecture by Julie Mertus, Associate Professor and Co-Director of the MA program in Ethics, Peace and Global Affairs at American University, addressing the growing role of national human rights institutions in peace-building. Part of the Human Security Law Program Distinguished Lecture Series. Free and all are welcome.
November 17: Lecture by Louis M. Aucoin on Growth of Public Participation in Post-Conflict Constitution Building
November 17, 12:50 PM - 1:50 PM
On November 17, Louis M. Aucoin will give a presentation on "The Growth of Public Participation in Post-Conflict Constitution-Building: Cambodia through Kosovo." Professor Aucoin is Associate Research Professor at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and previously served as Program Officer at the United States Institute of Peace, where his work focused on the role of informal justice systems in fostering peace in post-conflict societies, and national reconciliation strategies during post-conflict peace-building efforts. He served as an advisor to the constitution drafting processes in Cambodia, Rwanda, East Timor and Kosovo. Sponsored by the Program in Comparative Legal Studies and Post-Conflict Justice. All are invited.
