WLR Annual Symposium
Each year, the Law School, in cooperation with the Law Review, sponsors symposia that are held at the Law School. This event brings together experts to speak on various facets of timely legal issues. The expert presentations inspire both solicited and unsolicited articles for publication in a subsequent Law Review Volume. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits are available for attending such symposia, and the regional Continuing Legal Education organizations work with the Law School to promote this event.
2024 Symposia
THE WIDENER LAW REVIEW OF WIDENER UNIVERSITY DELAWARE LAW SCHOOL AND THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION SOCIETY PRESENTS
THE MEANING OF ESTABLISHMENT AND FREEDOM OF RELIGION IN THE ROBERTS’ COURT
Friday, April 12, 2024
8:15 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
Widener University Delaware Law School
4601 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE 19803
Join us for a symposium exploring the critical interplay of the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses and state and local legislation. In an era of shifting jurisprudence and societal dynamics, the delicate balance between religious liberties and anti-discrimination laws has taken center stage. We will delve into the multifaceted implications of landmark cases such as Fulton v. City of Philadelphia and Groff v. DeJoy, examining their impact on constitutional principles and legal practice. While navigating the intricacies of religious freedoms and civil rights, ethical considerations remain paramount in shaping legislative frameworks and advocacy. Join us as we unravel the complexities of this pivotal intersection, forging a path towards equity, justice, and constitutional integrity.
Distinguished Speaker: A Talk on the Tension Between Religious Liberties and Anti-Discrimination Laws, Establishment Clause Jurisprudence, and Responsibility
Marci A. Hamilton, Founder and CEO of CHILD USA; Professor of Practice in the Department of Political Science and Fox Family Pavilion Non-resident Senior Fellow in the Program for Research on Religion at the University of Pennsylvania
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Previous Symposia
2023: Next Gen Lawyering: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Practice of Law
2022: Silence For Sale: The Uses & Abuses of Non-Disclosure Agreements, Non-Disparagement Clauses, & Secret Settlements
2021: Zooms on Various Topics, Including BlockChain
2018: Dignity Rights and Environmental Justice
2017: The First Amendment, Defamation, and Privacy in Social Media
2016 Symposium: Breaking Down Barriers: The Benefits of a More Inclusive Legal Profession
2015 Symposium: Strengthening and Protecting Families
2014 Symposium: Global Environmental Constitutionalism
2013 Symposium: Forensic Science(s) in the Courtroom
Symposium Chair: James R. May
2011 Symposium: Lessons From Tragedy:Legal, Professional, and Ethical Issues Raised by The Bradley Report
Symposium Chair: John G. Culhane
2010 Symposium: Health Law and The Elderly
Symposium Co-chairs: Professors Thaddeus Pope and John Culhane
2009 Symposium: The Child Witness
Symposium Co-Chairs: Professors John Nivala and Jules Epstein
2008 Symposium: Living with Climate Change: Legal Challenges in a Warmer World
Symposium Chair: Professor Kenneth Kristl
2007 Symposium: Cross-examination: The Great Engine for Truth Determination
Symposium Co-chairs: Professors Jules Epstein and John Nivala