Scholarly Events Archive
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 […]
[Read More]Earth Day Conference 2025 – A Planet Worth Fighting For
A Planet Worth Fighting For: Perils, Promise, and Partnerships in Uncertain Times UConn Law’s Annual Earth Day Conference 2025 asked the question, “What is the future of environmental policy in a changing legal environment?” An array of legal, scientific, and policy experts discussed the future of climate science, federal and state policy, and, of course, […]
[Read More]Jurist-in-Residence with The Honorable Jeffrey S. Sutton
American Constitutional Law: What Should Be National and What Should Be Local? We were honored to have hosted Chief Judge Jeffrey Sutton of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit as our Jurist-in-Residence. The author of several books on state constitutional law, he spoke on a topic of overriding importance today: What […]
[Read More]2025 CJIL Symposium: AI and the Law
Face to Face with Justice: AI, Facial Recognition Technology, Law Enforcement, and Privacy AI advancements have radically changed the scope and abilities of facial recognition technologies, which are now being used all over the world by law enforcement ranging from local police forces to national intelligence agencies. By bringing together experts in the field, the […]
[Read More]Shaping Tomorrow: Former President of Costa Rica Discussion
Carlos Alvarado Quesada, former President of Costa Rica and current Tufts University Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy joined UConn Law for a discussion on Democracy, Human Rights, and Multilateralism in a Changing World. Quesada’s 2018-2022 term was a time of political polarization in Costa Rica, and he focused on issues such as moving away […]
[Read More]2025 Day Pitney Visiting Scholar Program – Judicial Ethics
Judicial Ethics, the Supreme Court, and the Rule of Law Dean Eboni S. Nelson, the Connecticut Law Review, UConn School of Law, and Day Pitney LLP were pleased to present the 2025 Day Pitney Visiting Scholar Program. Through the contributions and volunteer efforts of Day Pitney personnel, the Day Pitney Visiting Scholar program promotes positive […]
[Read More]Legal Issues Arising from the President’s Executive Orders
Legal Issues Arising from the President’s Executive Orders This Law School Roundtable featured Professors Jon Bauer, Anya Bernstein, Kiel Brennan-Marquez, and Susan Schmeiser who lead a discussion with the Law School community about some of the most important legal issues surrounding President Trump’s executive orders during his first few weeks in office. Associate Dean Anne […]
[Read More]2025 CATIC Symposium: Real Estate Law
Real Estate Law as a Catalyst for Closing the Racial Wealth Gap The racial wealth gap in the United States has witnessed alarming growth in recent years, with BIPOC households now possessing less than 25% of the wealth held by their white counterparts. A substantial portion of this wealth gap can be attributed to disparities […]
[Read More]CPILJ Symposium 2025 – The Corporation and the Public Interest
The Corporation and the Public Interest: The Environment, Diversity, and Human Rights Annual Symposium hosted by the Connecticut Public Interest Law Journal. Environmental, social, and governance issues have brought the roles and responsibilities of the contemporary business corporation to the forefront of the public agenda and have changed the nature of legal practice. This symposium […]
[Read More]In Conversation: The Role of the States in Preserving Democracy
This roundtable discussion debated the present and future role of the states in developing and maintaining democratic values and institutions. Speakers included: Tony Derron (Bigelow Fellow, University of Chicago Law School) Dan Farbman (BC Law School) Julie Murray (ACLU State Supreme Court Initiative) Rick Su (UNC Law School) Moderator: Kiel Brennan-Marquez (UConn School of Law)
[Read More]Housing in the 21st Century: Problems, Progress, and Predictions
A Connecticut Law Review Symposium Access to safe and affordable housing remains a challenge for millions of Americans. Historical and systemic factors, including redlining and discriminatory lending practices, have disproportionately affected minority communities, contributing to disparities in home ownership and exacerbating the housing affordability crisis. Unsafe or inaccessible rental housing, as well as rising rental […]
[Read More]2024 Day Pitney Visiting Scholar Program: Judge Gustavo A. Gelpí
Through the contributions and volunteer efforts of Day Pitney personnel, the Day Pitney Visiting Scholar program promotes positive developments in the law, legal scholarship, and legal and community education. The 2024 Program honored Judge Gustavo A. Gelpí of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and his many contributions to legal scholarship. […]
[Read More]Never Far From Home: A Book Talk With Author Bruce Jackson
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.” Peter Wilson ’00, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer […]
[Read More]CPILJ Symposium 2024: 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. It included sessions aimed at problem-solving, both through reform efforts and transformation in pedagogy. The discussion highlighted the possibilities and solutions brought by a […]
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