Are You Happy? Hour
Monday, October 5, 2009
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Janet M. Blumberg Hall, Hosmer Hall
- When: October 5, 2009, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Where: Hosmer Hall - Janet M. Blumberg Hall
- Contact: Jeremy Paul
All members of the Law School community are invited to join Dean Jeremy Paul for an informal talk about a variety of topics. Sessions will be held the first Monday of the month. Pizza will be served.
Join Dean Jeremy Paul on Monday, October 5 for the first in a series of talks with the dean and other members of the Law School community.
Human Rights in the USA
Human Rights in the USA
October 22 - 24, 2009
Organized by The Human Rights Institute in association with UConn Law School
This conference, organized by UConn's Human Rights Institute in association with the Law School, will evaluate how international human rights laws and norms are presently applied in the USA and will suggest recommendations for the future.
Teaching, Authenticity and Critical Reflection
On October 1 Professor Kaaryn Gustafson will be a panelist for "On Pedagogy: Teaching, Authenticity, and Critical Reflection" at the Society of Amerian Law Teachers (SALT) LatCrit Junior Faculty Workshop.
On October 1 Professor Kaaryn Gustafson will be a panelist for "On Pedagogy: Teaching, Authenticity, and Critical Reflection" at the SALT LatCrit Junior Faculty Workshop.
Preventing Violence Against Women
- When: October 5, 2009, 6:30 pm - October 8, 2009, 2:00 pm
- Where: Other - See the full schedule for event locations
Schedule of Events
Monday, October 5, 2009 - Addressing Sexual Violence: Film and Discussion
6:30 p.m.
William R. Davis Courtroom, William F. Starr Hall
A viewing of "The Accused" followed by a discussion with attorneys from different areas of the law, emergency personnel and abuse counselors. Pizza and soda will be served.
Confirmed panelists:
Gail Hardy, '93, state's attorney, Hartford
Anne Mahoney '87, senior assistant state's attorney, Hartford
Beth A. Merkin '85, senior assistant public defender, New Haven
Jamie Mills '87, private practitioner, Hartford where her practice includes representing victims of sexual assault and abuse; adjunct professor, Sexuality, Gender and the Law, UConn Law; board president, Love Makes a Family Foundation
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 - Law School Metanoia Kick-Off and Ice Cream Social
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Library patio. (Rain plan to be announced.)
Various organizations will provide information to students who want more information about the prevention of violence against women, about accessing services available to victims and abusers, and about becoming involved in violence prevention efforts. Sign your name or write messages of support on posters that will be hung in the library foyer. Representatives from Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services, Inc. (CONNSACS), and representatives from local service providers and shelters will be on hand to talk about the services they provide.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 - Domestic Violence Laws in Connecticut: Current Practices and Thoughts on Reform
6:00 p.m. panel discussion with reception to immediately follow
Panel: William R. Davis Courtroom, William F. Starr Hall
Reception: Reading Room, William F. Starr Hall
October 2009 is not only National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but also the 25-year anniversary of Thurman v. City of Torrington, 595 F. Supp. 1521 (D.Conn 1984), a case addressing the rights of domestic violence victims and the responsibilities of the criminal justice system in protecting victims. This panel discussion will examine current laws and practices in Connecticut and consider whether there is need for reform. Speakers invited include numerous individuals-an attorney, a judge, a police officer, a legislator, a counselor, a doctor- whose work relates to victims of domestic violence.
Confirmed speakers:
Kevin Dunn, senior assistant state's attorney, Special Domestic Violence Unit
Judith A. Mauzaka '82 -private practice lawyer, Weinstein, Weiner, Ignal, Napolitano & Shapiro, P.C., Bridgeport, CT; plaintiff's attorney, Thurman v. City of Torrington
Beau Thurnauer - instructor, Domestic Violence, Central Connecticut State University; deputy chief, East Hartford Police Department
Erika Tindill, Executive Director, CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Burton M. Weinstein - of counsel, Weinstein, Weiner, Ignal, Napolitano & Shapiro, P.C., Bridgeport, CT; plaintiff's attorney, Thurman v. City of Torrington
Thursday, October 8, 2009 - Lunch and Discussion with Jill Davies
12:30 p.m.
Starr Reading Room, William F. Starr Hall
Speaker Jill Davies, director of the Building Comprehensive Solutions to Domestic Violence Initiative, and deputy director of Greater Hartford Legal Aid, will discuss the many ways that violence against women arises in the practice of law. She will offer thoughts on how members of the legal profession might best address violence.
RSVP is required for ALL events.
UConn Law Metanoia Sponsors:
Office of the Dean, Student Bar Association, UConn Medical Center, Lambda Law Society, and Women Law Students' Association
Supporting Organizations: Asian Pacific American Law Students Association; Black Law Students Association; Environmental Law Society; Health Law Interest Group; Intellectual Property and Technology Law Society; International Law Society; Labor and Employment Law Society, Latino Law Students Association; Military Law Society; Public Interest Law Group; National Lawyer's Guild; Student Animal Legal Defense Fund; South Asian Law Students Association; UConn Law ACLU
October 2009 is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the 30th anniversary of the University's 1979 metanoia, "Violence in Our Community." Join members of our community the week of October 5 for a series of events that will focus on domestic violence from the legal perspective.
Meet the Faculty
- When: September 29, 2009, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Where: William F. Starr Hall William R. Davis Courtroom
- Contact: Lisa Darr Rodino
The Department of Academic Affairs invites you to its series of panel discussions that we call, "Meet the Faculty". Each discussion will be attended by members of the faculty within a certain area of law, a member of the registrar's staff, and a member of career services. We hope this will be an opportunity for you to get a better understanding of the academic and career opportunities that exist within the various law disciplines. Each session will provide for a brief presentation by each of the panelists and a question and answer period - and hopefully some tasty refreshments!
The first session is: Meet the Faculty of Labor and Employment Law
We plan to have a session approximately each month. Future presentations (we hope!) will focus on:
Intellectual Property Law
Criminal Law
International and Comparative Law
Tax Law
Human Rights Law
Health and Insurance Law
Business and Commercial Law
We hope you can join us!
On September 29 meet members of the labor and employment faculty. This event offers students an opportunity to get a better understanding of the academic and career opportunities that exist within these law disciplines.
Mergers & Acquisitions
On September 25 Professor Steven Davidoff will be a panelist at the "Fifth Annual Institute on Corporate Securities and Related Aspects of Mergers and Acquisitions" at Penn State.
On September 25 Professor Steven Davidoff will be a panelist at the "Fifth Annual Institute on Corporate Securities and Related Aspects of Mergers and Acquisitions" at Penn State.
Positive Vibration
On September 25, Professor Angel Oquendo will present "Positive Vibration: Later Generation Rights North and South of the Border" at the University of Wisconsin Law School. The workshop is part of their Ideas and Innovations in Legal Scholarship workshop series.
Professor Angel Oquendo is the Olimpiad S. Ioffe Professor of International and Comparative Law.
On September 25, Professor Angel Oquendo will present "Positive Vibration: Later Generation Rights North and South of the Border" at the University of Wisconsin Law School.
Judicial Panel Litigation Discussion
- When: September 24, 2009, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Where: William F. Starr Hall - William R. Davis Courtroom
The Honorable Christopher F. Droney '79 of the US District Court, District of Connecticut, will be the featured speaker. This event is part of the Moot Court Board's Fall Litigation Week.
For more information, contact Chris Barrett.
The Hon. Christopher F. Droney '79 of the US District Court, District of Connecticut will be the featured speaker at this event on September 24 as part of the Moot Court Board's Fall Litigation Week.
Pomp At National Tax Conference
Professor Richard Pomp will speak on September 26 at the National Conference of State Tax Judges in Cambridge, MA.
On September 25, Professor Richard Pomp will speak at the National Conference of State Tax Judges in Cambridge, MA.
Pomp Speaks at Tax Conference
On September 24, Professor Richard Pomp will speak at the Paul J. Hartman State and Local Tax Forum in Nashville, TN.
On September 24, Professor Richard Pomp will speak at the Paul J. Hartman State and Local Tax Forum in Nashville, TN.
