CSLR Webcasts
Webcasts of Center for the Study of Law and Religion (CSLR) events are available here.
The New Federalism: Plural Governance in a Decentered World
The 2007 Thrower Symposium
The topic of federalism has been the focus of renewed scholarly, political and legal interest in the United States. The 2007 Thrower Symposium addressed the concept of federalism on an international scale by exploring the broader, global phenomenon of intersystemic governance. Panelists analyzed how supranational bodies, such as the European Union and the World Trade Organization promulgate rules that overlap and supersede national laws. The entire symposium is available via Web cast.
Emory Law Alumni Relate WW II Experiences
In an effort to preserve the experiences and memories of Emory Law School’s alumni from the World War II era, the School recently conducted an Oral History Project. The project consisted of written surveys as well as in-depth videotaped interviews. The materials are in the process of being archived in the Hugh F. MacMillan Law Library. For more information regarding this project, please contact Rosanne Patton at 404-727-5582. Read the press release here.
Video interviews available:
- Remembrances & Recollections: WWII Class of Emory Law School
- The wartime experiences of Judge Anthony A. Alaimo
Foundations of Law (Mar. 25, 2004)
Four nationally-known scholars who serve as Robert W. Woodruff professors at Emory University School of Law, Harold Berman, Martha Fineman, Michael Perry and Martin Marty, are featured presenters. After each presentation, three Emory law faculty members offer brief responses and participate in a panel discussion with the speaker. Berman, an internationally-known authority on comparative legal history, jurisprudence, Russian law and international trade law, presents "The Historical Foundations of Law." Perry, one of the nation's leading authorities on the relationship of morality and law, discusses "The Moral Foundations of Law," drawing from his new book "Under God? Religious Faith and Liberal Democracy." Fineman, whose nationally known work in family law has helped define the debate on these issues, draws from her new book "The Autonomy of Myth: A Theory of Dependency," for her presentation on "The Social Foundations of Law." Marty, who is Robert W. Woodruff Visiting Professor of Interdisciplinary Religious Studies this year, presents "The Religious Foundations of Law," drawing from his work with Emory's Center for the Study of Law and Religion (CLSR) and his five-volume series titled "Fundamentalism."
Webcasts of each session are available.
- Harold Berman - "The Historical Foundations of Law"
- Michael Perry - "The Moral Foundations of Law"
- Martha Fineman - "The Social Foundations of Law"
- Martin Marty - "The Religious Foundations of Law"
A Human Rights Lawyer's Life: Modern Challenges of the Public Interest (Jan. 05, 2004)
Harold H. Koh, the incoming dean of Yale Law School, a preeminent scholar of international law, and the former Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, speaks on the importance of a lawyer's commitment to the public interest, and on his own work in the area of human rights law. Koh also comments on the series of recent 9/11 cases, in which he has been actively involved. Webcast available here.
The U.S.A. Patriot Act of 2001 (November 19, 2001)
Professor Ward Churchill (U. of Colorado), Professor KathleenCleaver (Emory Law School), Professor Natsu Saito (GA State) and GerryWeber (ACLU) present a panel discussion of the recently enacted"anti-terrorist" congressional legislation. Webcast available here.
September 11th's Legal Aftermath Panel (September 21, 2001)
Through initial comments and responses to audience questions,the panelists focused upon domestic, international, comparative andhuman rights law implications of the the September 11th terroristattacks and potential responses. Features Emory Law School Faculty. Webcast available here.
How is the Current Economy Impacting the Legal Job Market?
Emory University School of Law Office of Career Services and LucasGroup present a panel discussion on the practice areas which seemhardest hit; which practice areas are the most resilient; and how firmsand in-house legal departments are restructuring their attorney ranksto adjust to the current economy. Webcast avaliable here.
In the Best Interests of the Child: A Training Video for Case-workers & New Attorneys in Deprivation Cases- (1997)
Made possible by a grant from the Delta Airlines Foundation andproduced by the Emory University Law School Child Advocacy Project. Webcast available here.