Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Register: https://rutgers.zoom.us/meeting/register/j9KH8w_sRjKUwiUFNiOszw
Join us for a virtual conversation on the First Amendment and protest with Gregory Johnson, lead plaintiff in Texas v. Johnson (1989), the landmark Supreme Court case that held flag burning as a form of political protest is protected speech under the First Amendment.
This event will explore:
- The facts and legacy of Texas v. Johnson
- The broader implications of the case for freedom of expression
- The resurgence of laws and policies seeking to curtail protest, dissent, and other forms of constitutionally protected speech
Featured Speaker: Gregory Johnson; Lead plaintiff in Texas v. Johnson (1989)
Moderator: Professor Carlos Gonzalez, Rutgers Law School
Panel describing how the bill was passed, and how it will affect student's access to Medicaid, SNAP, Immigrant Rights, and student loans.
Panelists:
Brittany Shannahan, Organizer, Medicare-for-All Campaign, Public Citizen: Brittany Shannahan currently serves as a Medicare-for-All Organizer at Public Citizen, a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that works vigorously to defend our democracy, resist corporate power, and fight to ensure the government works for its constituents. She has extensive experience organizing activist networks and campaigning for national and local civil society campaigns. As a Medicare-for-All Organizer, Brittany advocates for a single-payer healthcare system and coordinates activists locally and around the country to pass city and county resolutions. Before her time at Public Citizen, Brittany worked in various other public interest roles, including Healthcare Is a Human Right Maryland as Campaign Manager and Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake as a Development Assistant.
Tony DuLaney, Clinical Case Manager, University of Baltimore, School of Law: Tony DuLaney currently supports University of Baltimore students through the University's Office of Student Support in which he oversees the Compass Case Management Program, Student Assistance Program, and the Student Emergency Assistance Fund. In his work as the Co-Chair of the University Basic Needs Committee, he collaborates with several campus administrators in assessing and creatively supporting the holistic needs of the University of Baltimore Student Community. Prior to his time at UBalt, Tony worked in various roles within the Mental Health Nonprofit space in supporting Community Mental Health Centers and School Based Mental Health Programs throughout the Baltimore- Washington Metro Area.
Professor Valeria Gomez, Director Immigrant Rights and Immigrant Justice Clinic, UB Law: Valeria Gomez, an expert in immigration and asylum law, joined the UBalt Law faculty in 2022. She directs the University of Baltimore School of Law’s Immigrant Rights Clinic and Immigrant Justice Clinic and also teaches Immigration Law. Gomez regularly speaks on issues related to asylum and immigration law and clinical teaching. Gomez’s scholarship currently focuses on the intersection of immigration law, gender, sexual orientation, and reproductive justice, and on the effect of geography and space in the implementation and consequences of immigration law and policy. Her scholarship is informed by her experience as a practicing immigration attorney, her past experiences as a public interest attorney in under-served legal regions and her experiences as a Mexican-American woman.
A general body meeting for new members where we will fill out the executive board and plan for the future.
Please join the ACS University of Tulsa College of Law Student Chapter for an Introductory Meeting. Andolini's Pizza will be provided, so stop by for some food and a chance to chat and shape events! This will be a short meeting where we will introduce the executive board; share what ACS is about; share the events and meetings we are planning for this year; and discuss further ideas for events or programming. We’re excited to kick off the semester and look forward to seeing you there!
The documentary Ser familia tells the story of Juliana and their two mothers, Ángeles Acosta and Carmen Vélez, through the voice and lens of director Teresa Previdi. As a close friend of the family, Previdi narrates their long and difficult journey toward the legalization of adoption by same-sex couples in Puerto Rico. This landmark case, Ex Parte AAR, which was legally represented by the Legal Assistance Clinic of the UPR Law School, marks its 10th anniversary this year.
Through intimate interviews and family moments captured throughout Juliana’s life, the documentary becomes a powerful tool for constructive dialogue and education, promoting equity for all children while advocating for equality and the right to build a family with loved ones—regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
The discussion will feature Dr. Ángeles Acosta, Dr. Carmen Vélez, faculty members of the UPR Law School, and the documentary’s director, Teresa Previdi, representing the Puerto Rico Documentalist Association (ADocPR).
This activity is co-sponsored by the Sexual and Reproductive Rights Pro Bono Program of the UPR Law School.
With the semester past the halfway point, join ACS at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, October 22 in Gittis 214 for a crash-course on outlining! A panel of 2Ls and 3Ls will address important questions like: Should you make your own outlines? What's an attack outline? What other ways are there to prepare for exams? When should you start outlining? Lunch will be provided.
All are welcome to attend, but ACS 1L Reps will get access to our outline bank (the best in the business). Apply to be a 1L Rep here: https://tinyurl.com/ACSRep25
Please fill out the RSVP below, and fill in any questions you'd like us to hit.
