Poland's Anti-Constitutional Backslide
Moderator: Michelle Egan, Professor and Jean Monnet Chair ad personam, School of International Service, American University
Author: Wojciech Sadurski, Challis Professor of Jurisprudence, The University of Sydney & Visiting Professor of law, Yale Law School
Speakers: Herman Schwartz, Professor of Law Emeritus, American University Washington College of Law Mark Graber, Jacob A. France Professor of Constitutionalism, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Francesca Bignami, Leroy Sorenson Merrifield Research Professor of Law, The George Washington University Law
School Nuno Garoupa, Professor of Law, Scalia Law School George Mason University
Wojciech Sadurski’s new book Poland's Constitutional Breakdown is the first book-length case study on the Polish situation and critique on illiberal democracy. The book provides a lens to view the global shift away from liberal democracy and towards populism and anti-constitutional actions.
This event is the first workshop of CLIW that is the Comparative Law Initiative in Washington D.C. hosted by AU WCL, GW and George Mason Law Schools, with sponsorship by the Global Forum on Law Justice and Development.
Registration is free but required
To register, please visit the website http://www.wcl.american.edu/secle/registration
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Sustainable Development Law and Policy Brief: Air Quality and Environmental Justice Symposium
The Sustainable Development Law and Policy Brief is hosting a Symposium entitled "Air Quality and Environmental Justice” on Friday, February 07, 2020 at American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C. The Symposium will focus on the key air quality issues affecting frontline communities and developing innovative policy solutions that address regulatory gaps and deficiencies. Specifically, the panelists will discuss hazardous air pollution, promoting clean energy generation, carbon pricing programs, and environmental justice. Panelists will include activists who have worked directly with impacted communities; experts from nonprofit, government, and international organizations; and attorneys who specialize in Clean Air Act enforcement litigation.
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Negotiation 101: Workshop for Spring Qualifying Tournament
This ninety minute training will provide a background to negotiation theory, a full negotiation simulation, and personal feedback. All students interested in SQT are encouraged to attend.
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A Discussion on the new publication "Freedom of Religion or Belief and Security: Policy Guidance”
Join a group of leading experts for their discussion of the OSCE Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights. There is no registration required for this event. All are welcome to attend.
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Information Session on United Nations International Law Commission Independent Study Opportunity
Please join us to learn more about this unique independent study opportunity at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland from July 6 - August 8, 2020. Successful candidates will work as a legal assistant to ILC member and Dean Emeritus, Claudio Grossman, on pressing issues of international law. Learn more on what to expect and how to apply.
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