Washington University School of Law's chapter of ACS will be co-sponsoring this event with the Energy & Environmental Law Society. We will discuss issues such as opposing data centers, protecting the environment despite changes to environmental statutes (most importantly the Endangered Species Act), seeking environmental justice, and combating climate change despite institutional opposition. We will have the Director of WashU's environmental clinic, and a lawyer from Stanford's environmental clinic, among other speakers. So please join us at WashU Law to discuss these exceptionally important issues.
First Things First: A Discussion on the First Amendment, the Religion Clauses, and the Rule of Law
The rights protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution are essential for the proper functioning of a responsive democracy. Too frequently, the First Amendment’s core freedoms are ignored or weaponized to suit the political and policy priorities of those in power. The U.S. Supreme Court inconsistently applies longstanding First Amendment jurisprudence, ignoring precedents they deem inconvenient. The Administration targets those whose speech it disfavors, from law firms to private individuals. State and local governments are quick to criminalize protected protest activity to stifle dissent and chill social movements. These actions raise important questions as to whether our legal and political systems can safeguard First Amendment rights for all, or whether skewed and selective application of these freedoms will become the norm. Join William & Mary ACS for a discussion on the Relationship between the Establishment Clause in the context of religious schools with Vania Blaiklock, Esq., how weakened rule of law can affect the protection of these rights, and what we can do about it.
Neighbors for Justice Know Your Rights Community Event
We will begin with a 15-minute orientation, where we will introduce our guest speakers, Kishwer Vikaas of the Sacramento County Public Defender's Office and Jasjit Singh of California Change Lawyers, and guest Spanish interpreter, Giselle Garcia. We will emphasize that the presentation is just general information and not individual legal advice. We will then segue to the bilingual presentation (English and Spanish), which will cover the following: rights during interactions with law enforcement; what to do if detained or questioned; how citizens can safely support community members; an overview of recent policy changes; and tips for safe advocacy and supporting impacted communities. We will then segue to a 90-minute resource and community engagement session, which will involve the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and California Human Development, who will provide resources on identifying one's rights, getting connected, and getting involved. We will then close, thanking our co-sponsors and attendees. Light appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
ACS Minnesota: Joan Bibelhausen 2.0 - Reflections Over the Years on Mental Health in the Legal Profession and in the World Today
Join the ACS Minnesota Lawyer Chapter for a special event with newly retired Joan Bibelhausen, for an in-person, interactive, mental health CLE that looks back over her years. She will share what she has found to be most effective with attorney clients over the years. And instead of simply listening to what we can do, we will have an interactive portion where we practice the secondary trauma healthy response techniques right then and there together.
As we know, Minneapolis is in the midst of a legal crisis. Legal professionals are exposed to experiences that can lead to higher stress and greater consequences than those in many other careers. There is a clearly recognized continuum where unresolved chronic stress becomes a predictor for substance use problems and mental illness, particularly depression and anxiety. By understanding this continuum, the impact of our exposure to trauma, and the facts about addiction and mental illness, lawyers can reduce their risk and, hopefully, get help earlier when there is a mental health, substance use, or related problem. By knowing these risks, we can also support each other. This program will present signs, symptoms, risk factors, and recovery regarding these challenges, along with well-being tools. The presenter will also provide information on Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers and other resources.
Featuring:
Joan Bibelhausen, Senior Advisor; Former Executive Director, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
Participants must register ahead of time to clear security at the building.
1.0 Mental Health CLE applied for.
Juvenile Law & Juvenile Justice Issues in Louisiana
The SULC ACS Chapter will host a virtual discussion with Jacqueline Nash Grant, Director of the Juvenile Law Clinic at Southern University Law Center.
Professor Nash Grant is a Clinical Professor who teaches Juvenile Law Clinic and Juvenile Justice Seminar. She brings decades of experience in juvenile law, including leadership roles in legal services, public benefits, elderly protective services, and parish government. She also operates a private adoption agency focused on minority child placement and is a nationally published speaker on international human rights and access to justice.
The discussion will take place at 2:00 p.m. CST on Zoom. Professor Nash Grant will speak on key issues in juvenile law in Louisiana, followed by a Q&A session.
Do not miss this opportunity!
A Presentation on Wrongful Convictions with Professor Elizabeth Nelson
Psychology Professor Elizabeth Nelson gives a presentation and Q&A on wrongful convictions. Co-sponsored by OU's Criminal Law Association.
RSVP available.