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October 2015
Fall 2015 Social Justice Diversity Lecture
Santa Clara, CA 95054 United States + Google Map
The Center for Social Justice and Public Service offers at least two major lectures each year featuring Critical Race theorists. Critical Race Theory is a body of scholarship that has grown since the mid-1970s as a response to the rollback of gains made by the Civil Rights Movement. Critical race scholars, who see “racism as an ingrained feature of our landscape,” respond by analyzing “the myths, presuppositions, and received wisdoms that make up the common culture about race.” See Critical…
Find out more »Pro Bono Week
Join the Pro Bono Week activities from October 26 - 30! Sponsored by the SBA, Center for Social Justice, and many law student organizations PRO BONO CELEBRATION KICK-OFF! October 26, Noon Bannan Lounge Learn about Pro Bono Programs, hear from student groups, and more. Treats and Fun. Join the Celebration and week-long activities! BOOK DRIVE October 26 – 30 Join the Criminal Law Society and Catholic Charities Collect new and gently used paperback books (non criminal law related) for local jails. Drop off your donations in the labeled boxes in Bannan Lounge. Contact: Ibraham Dbouk, idbouk@scu.edu CLOTHING DRIVE October 26 – 30…
Find out more »February 2016
POSTPONED – Spring 2016 Social Justice Diversity Lecture
Santa Clara, CA 95054 United States + Google Map
Unfortunately, due to weather in the Chicago area this event has been postponed and will be rescheduled. Justin Driver Professor of Law and Herbert and Marjorie Fried Research Scholar (The University of Chicago Law School) February 25, 2016 Location: Arts & Sciences Building, Wiegand Room Time 4:00 p.m., followed by Wine and Cheese Reception MCLE Credits Available Registration is not required Professor Justin Driver received his undergraduate degree from Brown University, a master's degree in teaching from Duke University, and…
Find out more »March 2016
Environmental Law Society Symposium: The Human Right to Water
Santa Clara, CA 95053 United States + Google Map
Taking Action to Protect and Conserve KEYNOTE SPEAKER Professor David Sandino Senior Staff Counsel at the California Department of Water Resources FEATURED PANELISTS Britton Schwartz Clinical Fellow, Santa Clara Law's International Human Rights Clinic Karen Morvay Koppett Senior Conservation Specialist, Santa Clara Valley Water District Debi Ores Attorney and Legislative Advocate, Community Water Center MODERATOR Professor Tseming Yang Former Deputy General Counsel of the US EPA Co-Sponsored by the Santa Clara Law La Raza Law Student Association & SCU…
Find out more »April 2016
Spring 2016 Social Justice Visiting Practitioner Lecture
The visiting practitioner program brings prominent attorneys to campus to counsel students on pursuing public interest and social justice careers and to share their work. Spring 2016 Social Justice Visiting Practitioner VICTOR M. HWANG (Asian Pacific Islander (API) Legal Outreach) “24 Years and Counting: A Career of Trials and Errors” Victor Hwang is currently the deputy director of API Legal Outreach, a 40-year-old legal nonprofit which provides free and sliding-scale services in the areas of domestic violence and family law, immigration…
Find out more »Spring 2016 Social Justice Visiting Practitioner Reception
The evening reception with the visiting practitioner has been cancelled, because of the Diversity Gala the same night. The visiting practitioner lecture will still be taking place on April 7th from noon - 1:00 pm. Spring 2016 Social Justice Visiting Practitioner VICTOR M. HWANG (Asian Pacific Islander (API) Legal Outreach) “24 Years and Counting: A Career of Trials and Errors” There will also be a lecture from noon - 1:00 pm in Bannan 135. Food will be provided. Victor Hwang is currently…
Find out more »May 2016
Public Interest and Social Justice Law Celebration and Graduation Ceremony
honoring 2016 Public Interest and Social Justice Law Scholars Recognizing: Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellowships, Public Interest & Social Justice, Fr. Paul Goda, and Mary Emery Summer Grants, Harry and Jean Gluck Social Justice Law Fellowship, Pro Bono Recognition Awards, and Other Achievements Featuring Keynote Speaker The Honorable Miguel Marquez, Sixth District Court of Appeal Graduates Are Welcome to Invite Guests. Please RSVP with the number attending to socialjustice@scu.edu Please call Santa Clara University at (408) 551-1720 or (800) 735-2929(TTY - California…
Find out more »February 2017
A Guide to Activism in the Age of Trump: Using Local Action for National Impact, Technology to Create Empathy, & Your Voice to Change the World
A talk by Jessica Jackson '11, Mayor of Mill Valley, National Director #cut50. Jessica Jackson Sloan is a human rights attorney who began her career representing California death row inmates in their appeals. She now oversees DreamCorps #cut50 initiative to end mass incarceration. Jessica currently sits on The Committee for a Fair Judiciary, serves as a Board member of the American Constitution Society Bay Area Chapter, represents Congressman Jared Huffman on the Democratic Central Committee of Marin, and serves on the…
Find out more »Civil Liberties Storm Clouds
Steve Shapiro, former Legal Director of the National ACLU.
Find out more »March 2017
The World and Donald Trump: A Global Look at Fake News, Mass Surveillance and Human Rights
A talk by Danny O 'Brien, Director of International Policy, Electronic Frontier Foundation.
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