Monday, November 11
Nov
11
2024 Fall Gruber Distinguished Lecture in Women's Rights: Jessica Valenti
4:30PM - 6:00PM
SLB Room 127
Jessica Valenti is an American feminist writer who currently runs the Abortion, Every Day newsletter on Substack. Professor Reva Siegel will be her faculty host.
Tuesday, November 12
Nov
12
Crossing Divides Program Presents: A Conversation with Steve Inskeep, Moderated by Luke Bronin ’06
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 120
In this discussion, Steve Inskeep (host of NPR's "Morning Edition") will discuss his new book that delves into a great politician’s strategy in a country divided—and lessons for our own disorderly...
Nov
12
International Arbitration 101
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 109
Please join Scott Vesel ‘06 and Hugh Carlson of Three Crowns LLP for an introduction to international arbitration and practical tips for breaking into this competitive field.
Nov
12
Paul Tsai China Center Lunch Discussion with Times Wang
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 122
Times Wang is a law firm founder, civil litigator, and plaintiff’s attorney who specializes in bringing civil cases in U.S. Courts at the intersection of technology, finance, and human rights.
Nov
12
Why State Constitutions Matter
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 129
Please join the Yale Federalist Society for a conversation with Hon. David R. Stras of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
Nov
12
“Feeling Like a State: China, America, and Control in the Age of AI,” Silvia Lindtner
12:10PM - 1:15PM
SLB Room 128
Silvia Margot Lindtner is a writer and ethnographer. She is Associate Professor at the University of Michigan in the School of Information and Director of the Center for Ethics, Society, and Computing...
Nov
12
United States v. Skrmetti: The Legal Battleground for Gender-Affirming Care
12:10PM - 1:30PM
SLB Room 127
Please join the Solomon Center for Health Law and Policy for a panel discussion on United States v. Skrmetti, the Supreme Court case involving Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
Nov
12
Fall Public Interest Community Celebration
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Ruttenberg Dining Hall
This is an opportunity to get together with friends, meet new people, and share your experiences working in the public interest. Share some time and food as we collectively acknowledge the importance...
Wednesday, November 13
Nov
13
Gratitude Gathering – Make Your Own Mix
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Ruttenberg Dining Hall
Join us for a cozy, gratitude-filled gathering where you can create your perfect trail mix blend and write heartfelt notes for the people who mean the most.
Nov
13
The Role of the State Attorney General in 2024
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 120
A discussion with Attorney General of Connecticut, William Tong, and Former Attorney General of Maine, Jim Tierney, on how the State Attorney General can advance and protect the public interest...
Nov
13
Ardi Imseis, On the ICJ Israeli Policies Advisory Opinion and the Potential of International Law
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 122
Dr. Ardi Imseis is an Associate Professor of Law at Queen’s University. Moderated by Professor Samuel Moyn.
Nov
13
The Writ-of-Erasure Fallacy and the Texas Heartbeat Act
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 129
Please join the Yale Federalist Society for an event with Jonathan Mitchell and Professor Akhil Reed Amar.
Nov
13
“Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life” with Ferris Jabr
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 128
Mr. Jabr will discuss his reporting on the nonhuman world in the Anthropocene, including his recent book, "Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life ."
Nov
13
Gender and Conflict: A World Fellows Panel
4:10PM - 5:00PM
SLB Room 120
Jackson School World Fellows Roba El Husseini and Priya Pillai will join the Schell Center to discuss conflict-related sexual violence, surges in domestic violence linked to displacement and crisis...
Nov
13
ACS Scholarship Workshop: Abbe Gluck
5:00PM - 6:15PM
SLB Room 122
In the eleventh session of the ACS Fall Scholarship Workshop, Professor Abbe Gluck will present her forthcoming Article: Court, Congress, and Ordinary Reader in Statutory Interpretation: Congress’s...
Thursday, November 14
Nov
14
Rare Book Exhibition: Race, Slavery, & the Founders of Yale Law School
9:09AM - 9:10PM
Rare Book Room, Library Level 2
The exhibition makes visible the ways in which white abolitionist and pro-slavery advocates worked with and alongside each other within a law community and within a world informed by racism and white...
Nov
14
Ecotherapy: Part II
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Marsh Botanical Garden, 265 Mansfield St.
Join us for the second installment of our ecotherapy series to explore practical, evidence-based ways to boost mental and emotional well-being while deepening your everyday connection to nature.
Nov
14
1L Summer Jobs in Nonprofits & Government - FGP Student Panel
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 127
A panel of four YLS students (two who worked in government and two who worked in nonprofits) will discuss their job search, the application process, and what they learned from their experiences.
Nov
14
1L Summer Jobs in Specialized Law Firms
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 120
Panelists will discuss different types of specialized law firms, how to approach the summer job search for specialized firms, interview tips, the pros and cons of specialized practice, and more.
Nov
14
A Conversation on Leadership with Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. of the Cherokee Nation
12:10PM - 1:00PM
SLB Room 122
A conversation on leadership with Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. of the Cherokee Nation.
Nov
14
Perspectives on Title IX Litigation with Shiwali Patel & Alexandra Brodsky
12:10PM - 1:00PM
Baker Room 116
Join the Title IX Student Advocates for a discussion with civil-rights attorneys actively involved in the litigation surrounding the Biden Administration's recent Title IX regulations.
Nov
14
“An Over-Time Study of the Impact of the Israel-Hamas War on U.S. College Students,” Eitan Hersh
12:10PM - 1:30PM
SLB Room 124
The Brodie Center for Jewish and Israeli Law invites you to a talk by Professor Eitan Hersh of Tufts University.
Nov
14
Detention, Health & Gender
4:10PM - 6:10PM
SLB Room 122
The Women Faculty Forum and the Liman Center, in collaboration with the SEICHE Center for Health & Justice at Yale School of Medicine and the Solomon Center for Health Law & Policy, are convening for...
Nov
14
The History of Jewish Scholarship on Islam and Its Impact on Modern Jewish Self-Understanding
4:15PM - 5:45PM
SLB Room 129
Susannah Heschel, Dartmouth College. RSVP required — please email the Kamel Center to register.
Nov
14
Legal Theory Workshop
4:15PM - 6:00PM
Calabresi Faculty Lounge
Professor Nathaniel Hendren, MIT (Economics)
Friday, November 15
Nov
15
Today’s Transformation of Europe
10:00AM - 12:00PM
HQ Room 136, 320 York Street
This last colloquium on the future of European integration will feature Prof. J.H.H. Weiler (NYU) and Prof. Síofra O’Leary (College of Europe; Former President of the European Court of Human Rights).
Nov
15
DefCon: Yale Law School Public Defense Conference
10:00AM - 5:00PM
SLB Room 127
DefCon is a great opportunity to hear some really amazing speakers and network with other folks interested in direct service and public defense.
Nov
15
Mandarin Language Table
12:10PM - 1:00PM
Baker Room 434
This presents an opportunity to learn or practice your Mandarin and connect with other students interested in China while enjoying lunch! All are welcome, regardless of your language level.
Nov
15
Skills Training with the Bronx Defenders: Effective Cross Examinations
1:35PM - 2:35PM
SLB Room 127
The Defenders Society is hosting a Cross-Examination Skills Training featuring the Bronx Defenders. This event is part of DefCon: The YLS Public Defense Conference.