Tribal nations, and the inherent sovereignty they exercise, predate the U.S. Constitution. Although the Constitution discusses "Indians not taxed" and the power of Congress to regulate commerce with "Indian tribes," it mostly recognizes the otherness of tribal sovereignty. Tribal nations have tirelessly fought to protect their sovereignty against encroachments of federal and state law in the form of both legislation and common law.
Join the ACS DC, Austin, and Los Angeles Lawyer Chapters, and the Native American Bar Association of Washington, D.C. for a discussion that will focus on tribal sovereignty and how tribal nations interact with the federal and state governments. We hope to discuss the historical context, legal theory, and real world application of tribal sovereignty and the challenges that tribal nations face today. To help guide the discussion we are joined by a tribal leader, a leading Indian law scholar, and a general counsel of a tribal consortium.
Featuring:
Matthew Fletcher, Professor, Michigan State University College of Law
Leonard Forsman, Chairman, Suquamish Tribe
Natasha Singh, General Counsel, Tanana Chiefs Conference
Moderated by:
Josh Clause, Principal, Clause Law P.L.L.C.
Join the GW Law ACS Student Chapter for a discussion on Richard Rothstein's book The Color of Law, as well as his accompanying Fresh Air interview. At this event, we will also use Prologue DC's map to discuss housing segregation in the District, as well as how housing segregation has affected the communities you call home.
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Join the Creighton Law ACS and Federalist Society Student Chapter for the Omaha Mayoral Candidate Forum which will be hosted virtually on Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM CT. Creighton Law is hosting the Omaha mayoral candidates for a forum open forum for all Creighton Law students and will be hosted by our very own, Professor Paul McGreal.
To attend this event, please register here.
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Do you wonder what jobs and careers there are in international affairs? Well, the Tennessee World Affairs Council (TNWAC) will present two panels this month on legal and diplomatic professions that seek to answer just that. Join TNWAC, the ACS Nashville Lawyer Chapter, and a host of other co-sponsors for the second panel of this series that will take place on March 25, 2021, as they host a conversation for people interested in jobs and careers in international diplomacy featuring Diplomat in Residence Allen DuBose.
Featuring:
Allen O. DuBose, Foreign Service Officer and Diplomat in Residence
Moderated by:
Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Ryan, President, Tennessee World Affairs Council
To attend this event, please register here.
Join the Georgetown ACS Student Chapter and the Law and Political Economy Group at Georgetown as we welcome Fadhel Kaboub, Professor of Economics at Denison University. At this event Kaboub will present on the need for a Global Green New Deal to redesign the global economy into one that is more sustainable, prosperous, and equitable.
The American Constitution Society's Ninth Annual Student Convention brings together students from across the country to discuss today and tomorrow's pressing legal issues. The 2021 Student Convention will be held virtually from March 25-27 with interactive discussions, trainings, social events, and networking opportunities.
Stay tuned for more information on speakers and panels.
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