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National Security In The Information Age: Are We Heading Toward Big Brother?, William C. Banks, Jake Laperruque, Douglas Cox, Lt. Colonel Jeffrey Addicott, Paul Gill, Douglas A. Ramseur, Thomas J. Ridge

University of Richmond Law Review Symposium

Symposium Welcome: Alexander McDaniel, Symposium Editor, University of Richmond Law Review, and Wendy C. Perdue, Dean of the University of Richmond School of Law. (9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.)

“How Does the Government Collect Data Through Surveillance?” Panel Discussion: William C. Banks, Distinguished Professor of Law at Syracuse University College of Law and Founding Director of the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism, and Jake Laperruque, Privacy Fellow with The Constitution Project. Professor Paul D. Crane, Associate Professor at the University of Richmond School of Law, served as moderator. (9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.)

“How Does the Government Retain and …

School Inequality: Challenges And Solutions, Catherine Lhamon, Kimberly Robinson, David Hinojosa, Molly Hunter, Lisa Scruggs, Javaid Siddiqi, Jerusha Conner, Jason Nance, Marilyn Armour, Pamela Meanes, Meredith Harbach, Preston Green Iii, Gerard Robinson

University of Richmond Law Review Symposium

“Welcome Remarks” were given by Wendy Collins Perdue, Dean of the University of Richmond School of Law, and Dr. Ronald Crutcher, President of the University of Richmond. (9:05 a.m.–9:15 a.m.)

“Keynote” by Catherine Lhamon, U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights. (9:15 a.m.–10:00 a.m.)

“State-Level School Finance Panel” by Kimberly Robinson, Professor of Law at the University of Richmond School of Law; David Hinojosa, National Director of Policy with the Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA); and Molly Hunter, Director of the Education Law Center’s Educational Justice program. (10:00 a.m.–11:10 a.m.)

“Innovation in Addressing School Inequality Panel” by Lisa …

Lethal Injection, Politics, And The Future Of The Death Penalty, Stephen Bright, Deborah W. Denno, Joel Zivot, Eric Berger, Frank Green, Mark Earley, Richard B. Roper, Corinna Barrett Lain, Stephen Smith, John Douglass, Brandon L. Garrett, Richard Dieter

University of Richmond Law Review Symposium

“Welcome and Keynote:” Stephen Bright, Harvey Karp Visiting Lecturer at Yale Law School, and President and Senior Counsel with the Southern Center for Human Rights. (9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.)

“The Death Penalty Today: Lethal Injection Issues:” Panel 1 featured Deborah W. Denno, Arthur A. McGivney Professor of Law at Fordham University School of Law; Joel Zivot, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine, and Medical Director of the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit at Emory University Hospital; Eric Berger, Associate Professor of Law at Nebraska College of Law; and Frank Green, Reporter for the Richmond …

The Energy-Water Nexus, Joshua P. Fershee, Gabriel E. Eckstein, Keith B. Hall, Donald T. Hornstein, Shi-Ling Hsu, Rhett Larson, Amanda Leiter, Uma Outka, Justin Pidot, Melissa Powers, Jefferson D. Reynolds, Benjamin K. Sovacool, Alex Gilbert, Andrea Wortzel

University of Richmond Law Review Symposium

Speakers for the 2013 Symposium included Professor Joshua P. Fershee of West Virginia University; Professor Gabriel E. Eckstein of Texas A&M University School of Law; Professor Keith B. Hall, Louisiana State University; Professor Donald T. Hornstein from the University of North Carolina; Professor Shi-Ling Hsu, Florida State University; Professor Rhett Larson, of the University of Oklahoma; Professor Amanda Leiter, American University; Professor Uma Outka, University of Kansas; Professor Justin Pidot, of the University of Denver; Professor Melissa Powers from Lewis & Clark College; Mr. Jefferson D. Reynolds, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality; Dr. Benjamin K. Sovacool & Mr. Alex Gilbert …

Beyond The Red, Purple, And Blue: Election Law Issues In 2012, Keesha M. Gaskins, Stephen F. Huefner, Joshua N. Lief, Michael J. Pitts, Jocelyn F. Benson, Joshua A. Douglas, Rebecca Green, Dale Ho, Michael P. Mcdonald, Donald Palmer, Rob Richie

University of Richmond Law Review Symposium

The Symposium Welcome was given by Clint A. Nichols, the Allen Chair Editor for the University of Richmond Law Review, and Wendy C. Perdue, Dean & Professor of Law at the University of Richmond School of Law.

The “Get out the vote?” session was presented by Keesha M. Gaskins, Senior Counsel with the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University; Steven F. Huefner, Professor of Law and Director of Clinical Programs at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law; Joshua N. Lief, Senior Assistant Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia; and Michael J. Pitts, Professor of Law …

Everything But The Merits: Analyzing The Procedural Aspects Of The Healthcare Litigation, E. Duncan Getchell Jr., William F. Brockman, William P. Marshall, Edward A. Harnett, Tobias A. Dorsey, Kevin C. Walsh, Bradley W. Joondeph, A. Christopher Bryant, Elizabeth Weeks Leonard

University of Richmond Law Review Symposium

"The role of States as Litigants in the Mandate Litigation" Panel featured E. Duncan Getchell, Jr., Solicitor General of Virginia; William F. Brockman, Acting Solicitor General of Maryland; and William P. Marshall, the William Rand Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of North Carolina School of Law.

The "Defining the Scope and Legal Effect of the Challenges to the Individual Mandate" Panel featured Edward A. Hartnett, Richard J. Hughes Professor at the Seton Hall University School of Law; Tobias A. Dorsey, Special Counsel for the United States Sentencing Commission (USSC); and Kevin C. Walsh, Assistant Professor of …

Vision 2020: A View Of Our Energy Future, George Allen, Eric Finkbeiner, David Christian, Joel Eisen, John Lain, Cale Jaffe, W. Thomas Hudson, Donald Irwin, Christopher Paine, Aimée Christensen, Michael H. Montgomery, Mark Rosen, Jefferson Reynolds, Kruskaia Sierra-Escalante, Edward Lowe, Carol M. Browner

University of Richmond Law Review Symposium

The Morning Address was given by The Honorable George Allen.

“The Regulatory Framework: Where Are We Headed?” session by Eric Finkbeiner, Senior Adviser for Policy, Office of Governor Robert McDonnell; David Christian, Chief Executive Officer, Dominion Generation; and Professor Joel Eisen, University of Richmond School of Law. Professor Noah Sachs, University of Richmond School of Law, served as moderator.

“The Future of Coal” session by John Lain, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP; Cale Jaffe, Senior Attorney with the Southern Environmental Law Center; and W. Thomas Hudson, President of W. Thomas Hudson and Associates, Inc. and of the Virginia Coal Association. Stephen …

Detaining Suspected Terrorists: Past, Present, And Future, Stephen Vladeck, Benjamin Priester, Tung Yin, Nathan Sales, Kyndra Rotunda, Kristine Huskey

University of Richmond Law Review Symposium

“The Role of the Judiciary and Proposals for Reform,” lecture given by Stephen Vladeck, American University Washington College of Law, and Benjamin Priester, Florida Coastal School of Law.

“Lawfare and the Supreme Court,” lecture given by Tung Yin, University of Iowa College of Law, with commentary by Nathan Sales, George Mason University School of Law.

“Detention for the Search of Laptops - Balancing Security and Privacy,” lecture given by Nathan Sales, George Mason University School of Law, with commentary by Tung Yin, University of Iowa College of Law.

“Guantánamo Bay and Detainee Rights, Past and Future,” lecture given by Kyndra …

Immigration In The 21st Century: Perspectives On Law And Policy, Linda Chavez, Christopher Nugent, Leticia Saucedo, Andrea Rahal, Robert Redmond Jr., Michael Hethmon, Tim Freilich

University of Richmond Law Review Symposium

The program consisted of a keynote presentation by Linda Chavez, Chairman of the Center for Equal Opportunity, followed by a panel featuring Leticia Saucedo, Associate Professor of Law at the William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Law Vegas; Andrea Rahal, Associate at McCandlish Holton, PC in Richmond; Robert Redmond, Jr., Partner at Williams Mullen in Richmond; Michael Hethmon, General Counsel for the Immigration Reform Law Institute; and Tim Freilich, Legal Director of the Legal Aid Justice Center's Immigration Advocacy Program. Christopher Nugent, Senior Counsel at Holland & Knight, D.C. Office, served as moderator.

Death Penalty In America: Perceptions, Reflection, And Reform, Corinna Lain, Thomas Sullivan, Erik Lillquist, John Cunningham, John Douglass, Michael Herring, Matthew Geary, Christopher Collins, Craig Cooley

University of Richmond Law Review Symposium

The “Death Penalty Reform” Panel was presented by Thomas Sullivan, Erik Lillquist, and John Cunningham. Thomas Sullivan was a senior partner at Jenner Block LLP, former United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, co-chair of the Illinois Governor George H. Ryan's Commission on Capital Punishment, and served as chairman of the Illinois Capital Punishment Reform Study Committee. Erik Lillquist was Professor of Law at Seton Hall School of Law where he was Director of the Institute of Law, Science and Technology. John Cunningham was a Senior Trial Attorney with the Employment Litigation Section of the Civil Rights Division …

Preserving The Chesapeake: Law, Ecology, And The Bay, Heather N. Stevenson, Noah M. Sachs, Rodney A. Smolla, Gerald L. Baliles, Gerald Mccarthy, Russell W. Baxter, Jonathan Z. Cannon, Erin Ryan, Richard Batiuk, L. Preston Bryant, Kathy R. Frahm, Joseph J. Tannery, David E. Evans, Mark Smith, Nikki Rovner, Timothy G. Hayes, Alexandra Dunn

University of Richmond Law Review Symposium

This event was co-sponsored by the Merhige Center for Environmental Studies, the Allen Chair of Law, the Virginia State Bar, and the Miller Center of Public Affairs.

The “Historical Background” session, held from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., was presented by the Hon. Governor Gerald L. Baliles, Director of the Miller Center of Public Affairs and 65th Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia; Gerald McCarthy, Executive Director of the Virginia Environmental Endowment; and Russell W. Baxter, Deputy Director of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Rodney A. Smolla, Dean of the University of Richmond School of Law, served as moderator. …

Federal Judicial Selection, Charles Cooper, Gary L. Mcdowell, Maeva Marcus, Theresa M. Beiner, Sheldon Goldman, Judge Edith Jones, William P. Marshall, Terry Eastland, Michael Gerhardt, Sanford V. Levinson

University of Richmond Law Review Symposium

“The First Two Centuries”: The first panel explored the provisions that the drafters made in the United States Constitution for federal judicial selection and traced the two-century history of the selection process following the constitution's adoption. The panel consisted of Charles Cooper, Esq. of Cooper & Kirk PLLC; Gary L. McDowell, Haynes Professor of Leadership Studies and Political Science at the University of Richmond’s Jepson School of Leadership Studies; and Ms. Maeva Marcus, of the United States Supreme Court Historical Society. Rodney A. Smolla, the George E. Allen Chair in Law, served as program coordinator and moderator.

“Modern Federal Judicial …

Terrorism And Assassination: Political Assassination As An Instrument Of National Policy - An Inquiry Into Operations, Expediency, Morality, And The Law, Jeff Addicott, June Aprille, William C. Banks, Azizah Al-Hibri, Julie Laskaris, Peter Raven-Hansen, Gary Solis, Porcher Taylor, Robert Turner

University of Richmond Law Review Symposium

The 2002 Symposium opened on Thursday, April 11, with a role-playing exercise and town meeting: Assassination of a Terrorist Enemy. In this session, a group of nationally prominent political leaders, policy makers, scholars, and members of the intelligence, military, religious and civil liberties communities engaged in a role-playing exercise exploring a fictional scenario posing the question of whether the United States should undertake an operation to assassinate the leader of a terrorist organization deemed responsible for acts of violence against the United States. The issue was explored through historical, moral, religious, operational, political, diplomatic, and legal perspectives. The final segment …

Lawyer Advertising In The Electronic Age, Ronald D. Rotunda, Louise L. Hill, Tom Spahn, Ted Allen, William Spruill

University of Richmond Law Review Symposium

The April 5, 2001 symposium consisted of an informal roundtable discussion for the presenters from 2:30-4:30 p.m., followed by a public evening program, from 6:00-8:30 p.m., which featured a role-playing portrayal of a mock disciplinary proceeding about a dispute over lawyer advertising.

Participants in the roundtable discussion were: Ronald D. Rotunda, the Albert E. Jenner, Jr. Professor of Law at the University of Illinois College of Law; Louise L. Hill, Professor of Law at the Widener University School of Law; and William Hornsby, Legal Counsel to the American Bar Association, Commission on Responsibility in Client Development.

The Moot Court program …

Trying Cases In The Media: Legal Ethics, Fair Trials And Free Press, John Douglas, Gerald Zerkin, Steve Nash, Margaret P. Spencer, Craig Thomas Merritt, J. Joshua Wheeler, Paul D. Carrington, C. Thomas Dienes, John E. Nowak, Molly Delea, Kate Murray, Thomas Queen, Courtney Sydnor

University of Richmond Law Review Symposium

The 2000 symposium consisted of a panel discussion which used role-playing and a mock trial to highlight the issues of lawyer/litigant comments to the press before and during trial and the dilemma of journalists confronted by court demands for documents, testimony, or sources of information obtained in the course of gathering news on pending trials. Participants included:

As United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Freedonia: John Douglas, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Richmond.

As Freedonia criminal defense lawyer: Gerald Zerkin, Private Defense Attorney.

As investigative journalist: Steve Nash, Associate Professor of Journalism at the University …

Aggressive Newsgathering And The First Amendment, Erwin Chemerinsky, Robert Nagel, Robert O'Neil, Diane Zimmerman

University of Richmond Law Review Symposium

The University of Richmond School of Law sponsored the "Aggressive Newsgathering and the First Amendment." The symposium covered such topics as surreptitious newsgathering techniques, the constitutionality of recent proposed legislation regarding paparazzi, and the question of the appropriate dividing line, if any, between public and private life. The symposium featured a mix of scholars, journalist, lawyers, judges, and public figures, who discussed these issues in three sessions. Scholarly papers generated by the symposium were published in 33 U. Rich. L. Rev. 1143 (1999). The authors of those papers also participated in the symposium proceedings and they were:

Professor Erin Chemerinsky, …

Resolving International Environmental Disputes In The 1990s And Beyond, Ben Boer, Beatriz Bugeda, Edith Brown Weiss, Pilippe Sands

University of Richmond Law Review Symposium

"The Implementation of International Environmental Law in the Asia Pacific Region" lecture given by Ben Boer, Professor of Environmental Law at the University of Sydney, Australia and Director of the Australian Centre for Environmental Law.

"Dispute Resolution Under NAFTA's Environmental Side Agreement" lecture given by Beatriz Bugeda, Professor of Law at the Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City.

"Ensuring Compliance with International Environmental Agreements" lecture given by Edith Brown Weiss, Professor of Law at Georgetown University.

"Resolution of International Environmental Disputes: Litigation and its Alternatives" lecture given by Philippe Sands, Reader in International Law at the University of London.

The American Corporation In The Twenty-First Century, Marleen A. O'Connor, George Triantis, Mark Roe, Ronald J. Gilson, Jeffrey N. Gordon

University of Richmond Law Review Symposium

"Opportunistic Downsizing of Senior Workers: Exploring the Fiduciary/Contract Distinction to Enforce Implicit Employment Agreements" lecture given by Marleen A. O'Connor, Professor of Law at Stetson College.

"The Motivational Implications of Debt Financing" lecture given by George Triantis, Nicholas E. Chimicles Research Professor of Business Law and Regulation at the University of Virginia and the Director of the John M. Olin Program in Law and Economics.

"Political Backlash and the Corporation" lecture given by Mark Roe, Professor of Law at Columbia University and Director of the Columbia Law School Sloan Project on Corporate Governance.

"Venture Capital and the Structure of Capital …

Euclid At Threescore Years And Ten: The Twilight Of Environmental And Land-Use Regulation?, Loren A. Smith, Charles M. Haar, James E. Krier, William A. Mcdonough

University of Richmond Law Review Symposium

"Life, Liberty, and Whose Property" lecture given by Loren A. Smith, Chief Judge, United States Court of Federal Claims.

"Is this the Twilight of Land Use Controls?" lecture given by Charles M. Haar, Professor of Law at Harvard University Law.

"Capture and Counteraction: Self-Help and Environmental Zealots" lecture given by James E. Krier, Earl Warren Delano Professor of Law, University of Michigan.

"Ecology and Aesthetics: Our Future and the Making of Things" lecture given by William A. McDonough, Dean and Elson Professor, University of Virginia School of Architecture.

Special Issues In Bioethics And The Law, Alexander Morgan Capron, Elizabeth Loftus, David Orentlicher, Daniel Callahan

University of Richmond Law Review Symposium

"Genetics and Insurance Discrimination" lecture given by Alexander Morgan Capron, Henry W. Bruce University Professor of Law and Medicine, Co-Director of the Pacific Center for Health Policy and Ethics at University of Southern California.

"The Repression of Memory Controversy" lecture given by Elizabeth Loftus, Professor of Psychology and Adjunct Professor Law at the University of Washington, Seattle.

"Healthcare Reform: Threats to the Patient/Physician Relationship" lecture given by David Orentlicher, Director of the Division of Medical Ethics at the American Medical Association.

"Healthcare and Medical Progress: Can We Afford It?" lecture given by Daniel Callahan, Co-Founder and President of the Hastings …

Special Problems In Civil Procedure - Complex Litigation, Francis H. Hare Jr., Judge Robert M. Parker, Gerald A. Connell, Mary Kay Kane

University of Richmond Law Review Symposium

"Organization and Presentation of a Complex Case" lecture given by Francis H. Hare Jr., a partner in the law firm of Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, in Birmingham, Alabama.

"Judicial Management of Complex Cases" lecture given by the Honorable Robert M. Parker, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

"Complex Litigation in the Public Sector" lecture given by Gerald A. Connell, a member of the firm of Baker & Hostetler, in Washington, D.C.

"The Future of Complex Litigation" lecture given by Mary Kay Kane, academic dean and Professor of Law at Hastings College …

Selected Topics In Tort Law, Sheila L. Birnbaum, Robert Keeton, Richard Delgado, Deborah R. Hensler

University of Richmond Law Review Symposium

This speaker series took place over several days during the Spring semester of 1990.

"The Special Problems of Causation in Toxic Tort Cases" lecture given by Sheila L. Birnbaum, Partner in the New York City firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, & Flom. (Tuesday, January 23, 1990)

"Damage Recovery in Toxic Tort Suits" lecture given by Sheila L. Binbaum, Partner in the New York City firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, & Flom. (Tuesday, January 30, 1990)

"Methods and Roles in Tort Lawmaking" lecture given by The Honorable Robert Keeton, Langdell Professor Emeritus at Harvard Law School, U.S. District Court Judge for …