This week in the Law School
Indiana Law's Board of Visitors will be here Friday. Please welcome them to Baier Hall! Later that evening, four alumni will be inducted into our Academy of Law Alumni Fellows: Terry M. Dworkin '75, Fred J. Logan, Jr. '77, Holiday H. McKiernan '83, and Luis Felipe Sánchez '76. Read more about these outstanding people and the Academy, the highest honor our school bestows upon alumni.
And the Maurer Shop wants you to know that discount code APR15 gets you 15% off the Indiana Law merch sold there.
Monday
CACR Speaker Series: Advances in Private Information Retrieval
Noon - 1 p.m. in the Faculty Conference Room or on Zoom
Charalampos Papamanthou, Ph.D., is co-director of the Yale Applied Cryptography Laboratory and an associate professor of computer science at Yale University.
In-person attendees will be provided lunch and CACR swag. Or attend the livestream.
Juice Worth the Squeeze: State Constitutional Law and the Role of State Solicitors General
Noon - 1 p.m. in 121
The Federalist Society hosts two state solicitors general — Indiana's Tom Fisher '94 and Ohio's Ben Flowers — for a discussion of cases they have worked on and how state solicitors general help shape constitutional law.
RSVP by noon April 10
Sexual Assault and Harassment in the Workplace
Noon - 1 p.m. in 125
Join Protective Order Project and If/When/How for a talk by Professor Deborah Widiss discussing the prevalence and legal implications of sexual assault and intimate partner violence in the workplace.
Summer associate etiquette
Noon - 1 p.m. in 215
Black Law Students Association 2Ls and 3Ls with previous summer jobs will hold an informal panel, accepting questions and sharing their experiences.
Focus group
5 - 7 p.m. in 203 (and opportunities Tuesday and Wednesday)
Participate in a focus group about post-graduate opportunities and legal graduates' preferences in choosing a post-graduate path. Haley Crum and Hannah Trimpe will be conducting the focus groups as part of a directed research project for Professor William Henderson. Focus groups will occur at the law school on April 10, 11, and 12 beginning at 5 p.m.; dinner will be provided! Attendance will be capped for each date at 12 students.
Register by noon April 9
Tuesday
BLS board election meeting
Noon - 1 p.m. in 121
The Business and Law Society will host board elections for the 2023-2024 school year. Please contact a member of the current board if you are interested in running for a position.
Register by noon April 10
Environmental Justice in Indiana
Noon - 1 p.m. in 122 and on Zoom
American Constitution Society, Latinx Law Student Association, Black Law Student Association, and Environmental Law Society host a discussion with panelists Paula Brooks, Jocelyn Keranen, and Katya Drake, members of the Hoosier Environmental Council. They will talk about environmental justice issues in general and the link between environmental health and marginalized communities in Indiana, including lead exposure in minoritized neighborhoods across the state.
Register for Zoom
Freedom From Religion Foundation panel
Noon - 1 p.m. in 213 and on Zoom
Join Freedom from Religion Foundation's Kat Grant '22 and Liz Cavell for a discussion of current threats to the separation of church and state, and FFRF's role in this fight.
Sponsored by the National Lawyers Guild.
Register for Zoom
Navigating Disability in the Employment Process
Noon - 1 p.m. in 124 and on Zoom
Join Disability Law Student Association for a panel on accessing workplace accommodations. Speakers will address issues throughout the job-seeking process, from applications and interviews to offers and continuing careers. They will also address differences between disclosing visible and invisible or intermittent disabilities. Dean Lesley Davis, Professor Deborah Widiss, and Director Kate Caldwell will provide a wide range of expertise including personal, case law, and career advising perspectives.
RSVP to attend in person or register for Zoom
Religion and the American Constitutional Experiment
Noon - 1 p.m. in the DeLaney Moot Court Room
Join the Federalist Society and the Christian Legal Society for a conversation with Notre Dame Professor Richard Garnett about his recent book analyzing Supreme Court doctrine on religious freedom from 1815-2021.
RSVP by noon on April 11
Affinity groups virtual networking mixer
6 - 7:30 p.m. on Zoom
Join CSO and DEI for a virtual meet and greet with young Law School alumni from affinity groups, many of whom are less than three years out of law school. This is a great opportunity to meet supportive young alumni from diverse backgrounds who will resonate with your experiences, and who will give you candid advice about both law school and life after. There will be alumni members from APALSA, BLSA, DLSA, LLSA, MELSA, OUTlaw, and the LGBTQ+ Project.
Register on CareerNet
Focus group
5 - 7 p.m. in 203
See Monday for details.
Register by noon April 10
Wednesday
William R. Stewart Lecture -- Prof. Wendy Greene: "Transforming Contemporary Workplace Law and Policy: What’s Black Hair Got to Do With It?"
Noon - 1 p.m. in the DeLaney Moot Court Room and on Zoom
Founder of the #FreeTheHair movement and a legal architect of the federal C.R.O.W.N. Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act) alongside parallel civil rights legislation throughout the country, Professor D. Wendy Greene, Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, will discuss her legal scholarship and public advocacy combating race-based discrimination African descended workers experience when donning natural hairstyles like twists, braids, Afros and locs. As one of the nation’s leading legal experts on “grooming codes discrimination” and Director of Kline Law’s Center for Law, Policy, and Social Action, Professor Greene will also explore landmark legal reforms her scholarly activism is shaping, which not only redress this systematic form of racial discrimination but also other forms of grooming codes discrimination which are transforming workplace law, policy, and civil rights discourse globally.
One CLE credit is available for the lecture.
RSVP to attend in person or register for Zoom
Focus group
5 - 7 p.m. in 203
See Monday for details.
Register by noon April 11
Thursday
Annual Women's Law Caucus Auction
9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
The Women's Law Caucus will host its annual Auction virtually this year. There are many great items and experiences to bid on! Be sure to check out our Instagram (@wlc_maurer) for previews of what will be available. Proceeds benefit Middle Way House.
Bid in the auction 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Journal write-on information session
Noon - 1 p.m. in the DeLaney Moot Court Room
The executive notes editors of Indiana Law Journal, Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality, and Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies will discuss the 2023 journal write-on process.
Post-graduation funding for public interest
Noon - 1 p.m. on Zoom
Are you interested in public interest work and look to continue this in your career? Join CSO in conversation with alumni to discuss strategies for success and timelines to get you started on post-graduation funding applications. 1Ls and 2Ls, summer is the right time to identify potential partner programs and opportunities for public service fellowship work. This session will help demystify the process and provide best practices to pursue fellowship opportunities across the country.
Register for Zoom
Human Rights Held Hostage
4 - 6 p.m. in 125 and on Zoom
Human Rights Held Hostage: The Story of Shaka Shakur and Akili Shakur will feature a short documentary produced by IDOC Watch about the life of Shaka Adiya Shakur, a long-term political prisoner from Indiana, and a discussion with his wife Akili Shakur about the ongoing efforts to free him and the many struggles they have faced together. The event will be moderated by Queen Lewis, Evansville director of FOCUS. The event will be held in collaboration with IDOC Watch.
Sponsored by Incarcerated Individuals Legal Assistance Project.
Register for Zoom
Friday
Graduate Colloquium: Quantum road map
Noon - 1 p.m. on Zoom
The aim of the discussion is to give a general overview of the quantum future within the framework of law, economics, and society. The focus will be on commercial applications employing quantum innovations, such as materials discovery, banking and finance, intellectual property rights, advanced manufacturing, life science discoveries/innovations, and contracting.
Register for Zoom
LGBTQ+ Mix and Mingle: ISBA, Maurer, and McKinney
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Upland Brewing Company (1201 Prospect Street, Indianapolis)
Stop by Upland Brewing Company FSQ to meet up with members and allies of Indiana’s LGBTQ+ legal community. The event is designed to bring together Maurer and McKinney law students as well as ISBA members who identify as part of LGBTQ+ legal community or as allies. Parking is available onsite.
The event is sure to be a welcoming atmosphere where you’ll build connections and learn more about navigating the legal community as an LGBTQ+ person or ally.
Appetizers and 1st drinks provided. Register to attend.
Saturday
Reproductive Justice Post-Dobbs
8:30 a.m. - noon in the DeLaney Moot Court Room and on Zoom
Join us for a symposium with speakers from the ACLU of Indiana, the Repro Legal Defense Fund, the Center for Reproductive Rights, and the Brookings Institution about the legal landscape post-Dobbs. Topics will include criminal prosecution, religious liberty, legislation, and surveillance. A breakfast buffet will be provided for in-person attendees.
Sponsored by the American Constitution Society and If/When/How.
Register for Zoom
CCD annual symposium
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 a.m. in the Faculty Conference Room and on Zoom
The Center for Constitutional Democracy's JD Fellows will present the product of their year-long research projects.
RSVP by noon on April 14 to attend in person or register for Zoom
Announcements
Maurer Swap: SBA's Free Store soft open this week
The Student Bar Association will soft open its Free Store April 10 - April 14 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) in the SBA office. The store will feature small appliances, clothing, books, home decor, and much more. For more information visit SBA's Canvas announcement page.
Donation drive for Middle Way House this week
The Women's Law Caucus, Feminist Law Forum, If/When/How, Protective Order Project, and International Law Society are holding a donation drive to benefit Middle Way House, supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Menstrual products and toiletries can be dropped off in the donation bins in the lobby.
Snyder Scholarship at Cambridge University: Application deadline Sunday, April 16
Applications are now being accepted for the position of the Snyder Visiting Scholar at the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law at Cambridge University, England. Dr. Earl A. Snyder, a deceased alumnus of Indiana University Maurer School of Law and Cambridge University, has generously provided support for one student to work at the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law of Cambridge University during the fall of 2023 (mid-September to mid-December).
The scholarship provides for airfare, housing at the Centre, meal allowance, and a small stipend. The Snyder Scholar will be in residence for about three months and will conduct extensive research, primarily of their own choosing. Because the Centre expects the Snyder Scholar to work on an international law project, applicants must have had international law or equivalent courses. The Snyder Scholar should also be committed to further study of or practice in international law. Demonstrating a commitment can be done by listing courses taken in the international law area, research in international law topics, employment in the international arena, knowledge of languages, career goals, extracurricular activities and so on. Competitive applications will demonstrate a link between the applicant’s research topic and the areas of expertise embodied by the Centre and its fellows and researchers.
Applicants should provide: 1) a resume; and 2) a statement of commitment to international law; and 3) a personal research agenda of some length.
Submit these materials to Dean Lesley Davis via email at leedavis@indiana.edu by April 16 for consideration by the Snyder Scholarship Committee.
3L pledge campaign
Calling all 3Ls! Every year the 3L class has a campaign for pledges toward the Law School's Fund for Excellence. The fund is managed by the dean to support programs and initiatives like our five journals, our 40+ student organizations, student scholarships, student and academic support through CSO and OSA, and moot court programs. A pledge towards the Fund for Excellence helps to ensure we can continue to offer and expand the programs and support we offer our students. Should you choose to pledge, there will be a campaign celebration 5 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 4 at The Upstairs Pub. Attendees will receive two drink tickets and food will be provided. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 3L Megan Riley (megrile@iu.edu).
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