Scholarly Events
UConn Law is proud to host scholarly events throughout the year that foster academic excellence and professional growth. Join us to engage with leading scholars and practitioners and advance your understanding of pressing legal issues. To see our upcoming events, visit our events page.
In Conversation
Scholars and experts share their analyses of recent U.S. Supreme Court opinions and other important developments in the law.
Insurance Law Workshop
Since 2021, the Insurance Law Center at the UConn School of Law has hosted a series of talks covering new ideas in insurance law and risk regulation.
Journal Symposia
Each of the schools’ student-led journals puts together an annual symposium, bringing experts to campus to discuss their relevant research intersecting with other timely issues.
Recent Events
Hon. Gustavo Gelpí on Public Service and Civility
Judge Gustavo Gelpí of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit spoke at the University of Connecticut School of Law on February 7, 2024, as the 2024 Day Pitney Visiting Scholar.
Never Far From Home: A Book Talk
UConn School of Law and the UConn Law Alumni of Color Affinity Group held a fireside chat on February 1, 2024, with Microsoft executive and attorney Bruce Jackson to discuss his book, "Never Far From Home: My Journey from Brooklyn to Hip Hop, Microsoft, and the Law."
Evidence Through a Critical Lens
The Connecticut Public Interest Law Journal's symposium on January 26, 2024, explored how the law of evidence intersects with systems of inequality based on gender, racial, and other marginalized group-based status.
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Recent Events
In Conversation: Executive Power and the Rule of Law
This Roundtable will bring together two leading Constitutional Law scholars for a lively discussion of recent court cases challenging the exercise of executive authority. Speakers will debate issues relating to the scope of executive power, the separation of powers, and the judiciary’s role in upholding the rule of law in a democracy. Roundtable Speakers: Steven […]
[Read More]Misuse of Insurance by Totalitarian Systems
Misuse of Insurance by Totalitarian Systems: A Cautionary Tale from Nazi Germany Insurance is generally seen as a benefit to society as it allows people to safeguard against the financial consequences of all sorts of unfortunate events. But what happens if the state begins using the tools of insurance law to systematically deprive groups of […]
[Read More]Roundtable on Executive Action Targeting Lawyers and Law Firms
In recent weeks, the Executive has directly threatened, attacked and penalized lawyers and law firms. The Administration has fired Department of Justice prosecutors who previously investigated the President or will not act in accordance with the Executive’s goals. The Administration has stripped some law firms of their security clearances, banned them from federal buildings, and […]
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More Events Coming Next Semester
Over the past academic year, UConn School of Law proudly hosted a wide range of robust and intellectually engaging scholarly events, featuring diverse perspectives and thought-provoking discussions on critical legal and societal issues. These events brought together students, faculty, alumni, and distinguished guest speakers, enriching the academic experience and fostering a vibrant intellectual community. We look forward to continuing this tradition in the upcoming semester—stay tuned for announcements about more events on the horizon.
Connecticut Supreme Court ‘On Circuit’
The Connecticut Supreme Court’s On Circuit program brings the court to the UConn School of Law and other university, college, and law school audiences, providing an opportunity to observe oral arguments in actual court cases. On November 30, 2024, the court heard these cases:
Kayla Suprynowicz, et al. v. Narendra B. Tohan
The plaintiff brought an action against the defendant doctor, alleging, among other things, that the doctor used his own sperm in providing fertility services to her parents. At issue is whether the trial court properly struck plaintiffs’ claims as sounding in wrongful life; whether the trial court properly struck plaintiffs’ claims for not alleging “extraordinary damages”; and whether Connecticut law should recognize wrongful life claims. Briefs
State of Connecticut v. Richard G. Dabate
The second case received national attention as the “Fitbit Murder.” At issue is whether the prosecutor’s alleged failure to make required disclosures, objectionable cross-examination questions, and inflammatory closing argument warrant reversal of conviction; whether a police interview of the defendant at a hospital amounted to custodial interrogation; and whether evidence of the victim’s movements recorded by Fitbit was sufficiently reliable and accurate to be admitted. Briefs.