Greetings,

Among the special joys of being a lawyer -- and therefore among the special joys in the study of law -- is how the law has one foot in theory, history, and philosophy and the other in the real world of client needs and policy objectives. 

As members of the legal community working in an extraordinary research university, we constantly engage in deep questions of justice, equality, truth, decision-making, the role of government and the mechanisms of governance, efficiency, and other building blocks of the law. At the same time, we pursue these as values through our research, policy work, training of new lawyers and the representation of clients, and through our pursuit of new knowledge and tools to connect our theoretical insights to the world around us.

These questions and values will be vividly displayed in a series of conferences, workshops, and talks at Arizona Law over the next few weeks. This week we feature these events and invite you to attend, ideally in person, but always in spirit.

Until the footnotes,

Marc

This Friday afternoon, January 23, from 1:30-5:15 p.m., the Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law is presenting a symposium on the work of Professor Jim Anaya as United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2008-2014). Speakers include:

• Gina Cosentino (Director, Indigenous and Communal Conservation, The Nature Conservancy, Washington, D.C.)

• Angela Riley (Professor, UCLA Law School) 

• Claire Charters (Professor, University of Auckland, Faculty of Law) 

• Andrew Erueti (Professor, University of Waikato, Faculty of Law, New Zealand) 

• Jim Anaya (Arizona Law)

Brown Bag Lunch Discussion with the Speakers

All are welcome to attend this informal conversation the day before the conference. Please bring your own lunch.

Thursday, January 22

12:00 - 1:00 pm

Sullivan Conference Room (Room 272)

Symposium Conference

Friday, January 23

1:30 - 5:15 pm

Ares Auditorium (Room 164)

Reception to follow.

No RSVP required. 

Angela Riley

Andrew Erueti

Gina Cosentino

Claire Charters

Next Monday, January 26, from 4:00-5:30 pm, our QuantLaw Program, under the direction of Professor Jane Bambauer, brings together three of the country's leading empirically-focused legal scholars.

Professor (and former Dean) Saul Levmore of the University of Chicago, Professor John Donohue of Stanford, and Professor Jeff Fagan of Columbia will present their work. Professor Fagan is also teaching a short course on policing. 

All three scholars are returning to Arizona Law after the successful launch of the QuantLaw Program last year. They are spending several days in residence as QuantLaw Gurus to work with law students and faculty from around the UA on their empirically-driven scholarship.

Jane Bambauer

Theory Work on Data

John Donohue, "The Big Controversy in Empirical Evaluation of Law and Policy"

Data Work on Policing

Jeff Fagan

Theory Work on Aging

Saul Levmore, "Aging: Retirement by Contract"

Monday, January 26

4:00-5:30 pm

Ares Auditorium (Room 164)

Saul Levmore

John Donohue

Jeff Fagan

Next Wednesday, January 28, from 4:30-6:00 pm, former CIA officer Michael Hurley will speak on "Terrorism in America." His presentation focuses on "What are the current threats, and is the U.S. government doing enough to defend us?" CLE credit may be available. 

Wednesday, January 28

4:30 - 6:00 pm

Room 160

Register here. 

On Thursday, January 29th, between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., a panel of the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will hear arguments in three cases. 

Seating is available first to those who have registered. Others are welcome to observe on a first-come, first-serve basis as space is available. Arguments will be heard in three cases:  (1) Adobe Systems v. Joshua Christensen, (2) Arizona Libertarian Party v. Ken Bennett, and (3) Mauricio Margain v. Elsa Ruiz-Bours, followed by a question and answer Session. 

Unfortunately due to court rules, there will be no "in and out" during the arguments. Participants will need to sit for all three cases. There will also be a live video feed of the arguments in the Lewis Roca Rothgerber Lobby for those with time constraints.  

Thursday, January 29

9:30 - 11:30 am

Ares Auditorium (Room 164)

For more information on the cases and to register, please click here.

Conference Program topics include:  Federalism, The Role of the Chief Justice, Criminal Procedure, and The First Amendment and Religion. CLE credit may be available. 

Friday, February 6th

9 am - 5 pm

Westward Look Resort & Spa

245 East Ina Road

For more information and to register, please click here.

The Gutter Bowl is coming! Are you able to beat your managing partner and get the lowest score? How about your old classmate? Join us for an evening of fun, food, and good ol' fashioned competition.

March 4, 2015, Bowlmor Scottsdale.

7300 East Thomas Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.
 

Alumni, faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend.

Register here!

Call to Alumni

Many of you have moved around the country, around the world, and back again in the pursuit of your personal and professional ambitions. No matter where you go, you'll always have your memories of Tucson.

We want to share those memories by connecting alumni, fostering contacts for students, and offering a source of information for prospective students.

We are looking for volunteers to help us plan our Centennial alumni receptions in the following cities:

San Diego

Las Vegas

Denver

Seattle

Portland

Los Angeles

New York

Washington, DC

San Francisco

Salt Lake City

Dallas -- Houston

The students are back and the hallways are once again filled with the energy and excitement of a new semester.

The intelligence, discipline, and passion we see in everyday classes, and through participation in lectures and conferences, can be a part of your office this summer! If you are interested in having a clerk or intern this summer, make sure you register as an employer for our Sonoran Desert Career Fair. Assistant Dean Karen Kowalski can get you set up and facilitate connections to our talented Arizona Law students.

In the meantime, I hope you will put some of these transformative events in the days, weeks and months ahead on your calendar. 

Join us!

Warmly,