2018

Thursday, January 04, 2018

  • 1:45 PM • Law School 3171

    Due to weather this event is canceled. The Summer Associate position can be found on Symplicity. Learn about the new Investment Banking Summer Associate positions for 1Ls from Duke Law '02 graduate Neil Wolitzer, Partner and Managing Director at Goldman Sachs. We understand that many 1Ls have time constraints on the afternoon of the 4th. Please feel free to stop by briefly to sign in and introduce yourself or to stay for a longer discussion, if your schedule permits. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center.

Sunday, January 07, 2018

  • 9:30 AM • Law School 4047

    2017 marks the Fifth Annual Transactional Law Competition. Students will compete in document mark-up and negotiation of a corporate transaction scenario for a fun and educational opportunity to learn more about transactional practice. Practicing attorneys from a variety of firms will judge the event. An awards and networking reception for competitors and judges will follow the competition and provide recap and feedback of the event. The first place teams from each side of the transaction will be invited to represent Duke at competitions in Boulder, CO and Athens, GA. The first place and second place teams from each side of the transaction will be invited to join the Transactional Law Competition Board. Sponsored by the Transactional Law Competition Board. For more information, please contact Mack Montgomery at pmm48@duke.edu.

Monday, January 08, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    The key to a successful interview is learning how to tell your story effectively. Join the Career Center for a discussion on how to prepare for interviews, what to expect, and tips and strategies for successful interviews. Lunch will be provided. The live panel will be in room 3041 and the event will be streamed live into room 3037. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3000

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any requests submitted for budgetary allocations. All requests must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance. This meeting is open to all who wish to see where DBA funds go. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Armani Abreu at armani.abreu@lawnet.duke.edu.

Tuesday, January 09, 2018

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

  • 5:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Training for all CPBP members on the new updates to the NC Power of Attorney Statute. Mandatory for all members who wish to volunteer in Spring 2018 and beyond. Sponsored by Cancer Pro Bono Project. For more information, please contact Gabrielle Goodrow at gmg19@duke.edu.

Thursday, January 11, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Learn about the unique specifics of pursuing a career in patent law, including the state of the market, the job search and various practice options. With the help of practicing attorneys from Knobbe Martens and Venable, we will cover the differences between patent boutiques and full-service firms, prosecution vs. litigation, and additional opportunities, including in-house and government positions. Upper-level students will also discuss their individual job searches, including participation in the Loyola Patent Fair, as well as their interviewing experiences. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4000

    Please join the Black Law Student Association for our first general body meeting of the semester. We will discuss first semester grades and upcoming events for the semester. Sponsored by BLSA. For more information, please contact Marnishia Jernigan at mlj46@duke.edu.

Friday, January 12, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Earn $5,000 for this summer while developing hard legal skills transferrable to many areas of practice. Internships exclusively for Duke students have been posted and are accepting applications for Summer 2018. Attend this session to learn how to access to the jobs posting database and learn more about prior intern experiences. Organizations seeking interns focus on environmental issues and provide experience in litigation, administrative law, or legislative/government affairs work. Neither prior environmental experience or interest in practicing environmental law is necessary; many former Stanback interns go on to work in private law their second summer and after graduation, or in other government or public interest issues areas. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, contact Bethan Eynon at bethan.eynon@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Please join Carlos Valderrama '08, Counsel in the Washington, DC office of Sidley Austin, Maria Diago '16, Associate in the New York Office of Baker McKenzie, and John Curry '05, Founder of Aisling Real Estate Services for a wide-ranging discussing of opportunities and challenges for foreign LLMs in the U.S. legal market. Panelists will share their career paths and offer advice to students interested in staying in the U.S. following graduation. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Career and Professional Development Center and the International Studies Office. For more information, contact Taylor Rowland at taylor.rowland@law.duke.edu.

Monday, January 15, 2018

  • 7:30 AM • Law School 4047

    Students will receive training on the laws for completion of the required IRS exams to volunteer in the VITA program. Prior to the training, all volunteers must take about 90 minutes to set-up their volunteer account, complete the Volunteer Standards of Conduct (VSC) training, complete the 10 question VSC quiz and complete the Intake/Interview and Quality Review training. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. to those who RSVP by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10.To RSVP please complete this form https://goo.gl/forms/iISoufLnbUHOp0fm1. Sponsored by the Public Interest and Pro Bono Office and the Duke Bar Association. For more information, please contact Kim Burrucker at burrucker@law.duke.edu.

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

  • 1:30 PM • Law School Star Commons

    The International Law Society will be hosting its bi-monthly language tables. Stop by to practice a new language or brush up on an old one. Coffee will be served! Current languages offered: Spanish, French, English, Chinese. Sponsored by ILS. If you have any interest in volunteering, please reach out to Ian Zatkin Osburn at isz2@duke.edu

  • 3:00 PM • Gross Hall, Ahmadieh Family Atrium, 3rd Floor

    Data+ 2018 Project Fair Come see our 2018 Projects and talk to our project sponsors! - Data+ is a 10-week summer research experience for Duke undergraduates - Gain broad exposure to the modern world of data science - Explore new data-driven approaches to interdisciplinary challenges - Each student gets a $5,000 stipend - Full-time research experience, (no classes or other employment during Data+) - Data+ 2018 runs May 29 - August 3 - Open to all Duke students at all levels and from all majors - Admissions are rolling - Final deadline for student application is late February

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Whether you plan to work in the United States or return home, understanding some of the customs of U.S. business practice and why U.S. business people and lawyers behave as they do will help you strengthen your relationships and ensure that cultural differences do not hamper your professional and personal success. Sharon Abrahams, National Director of Professional Development at Foley & Lardner, an international law firm, will conduct a 90-minute workshop which will also include tips on networking and building professional relationships to help your future career. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center and the Office of International Studies. For more information, please contact Taylor Rowland at taylor.rowland@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    This is the second Community Roundtable of the year for Duke Law's student organizations. Attendance of at least one officer from each DBA - chartered student group is mandatory. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Pam Wyatt at pamela.wyatt@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Join Professor Barak D. Richman for a celebration and discussion of his new book from Harvard University Press, "Stateless Commerce: The Diamond Network and the Persistence of Relational Exchange." Based on nearly 20 years of study and interviews, Richman takes an in-depth look at the diamond trade, examining the tight ethnic, social, and familial networks that make it the paradigmatic example of a stateless economy. While the modern world rests heavily on lawyers, courts, and state coercion, ethnic merchants regularly sell goods and services by relying solely on familiarity, trust, and community enforcement. Professor Jack Knight will lead the conversation. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Goodson Law Library and Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Melanie Dunshee at dunshee@law.duke.edu.

  • 3:00 PM • Law School 2014

    Join Sharon Abrahams, National Director of Professional Recruitment at Foley & Lardner, for a workshop involving practicing one's elevator pitch in interview and networking settings. This is an invitation-only event and students must commit to attending Ms. Abrahams' luncheon presentation in order to register to participate. Sponsored by the International Studies Office and the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information or to register, please contact Taylor Rowland at taylor.rowland@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, January 18, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Please join the Career & Professional Development Center for a discussion panel of recent Duke Law graduates as they share their personal insights into life at a "BigLaw" firm. Discussion topics will include a typical day within various practice areas, work-flow management, work-life balance, mentorship, training, and diversity initiatives. Panelists will be visiting from Paul Hastings in New York, Latham & Watkins in Washington, DC, Vinson & Elkins in Houston, and Mayer Brown in Charlotte. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center.

  • 4:00 PM • Law School 4040

    All graduating students are welcome to attend the kickoff meeting of the graduating class gift committee. The committee will be responsible for deciding the gift designations, planning events, and encouraging classmates to support the campaign. We will be serving Enzo's pizza for those who attend. Sponsored by the Office of Alumni and Development. For more information, and to confirm attendance, please contact Kate Shivar at kate.shivar@law.duke.edu.

Friday, January 19, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Please join Jaclyn Rabin '08, Partner in the New York office of Kirkland and Ellis and Edward Comber '17, Associate in the New York Office of Latham & Watkins for a wide-ranging discussing of opportunities and challenges for foreign LLMs in the U.S. legal market. Panelists will share their career paths and offer advice to students interested in staying in the U.S. following graduation. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Career and Professional Development Center and the International Studies Office. For more information, contact Taylor Rowland at taylor.rowland@law.duke.edu.

Monday, January 22, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    All members of PILF who still need hours for summer funding or bar grants and have questions about how to earn them should plan on joining PILF for a general body meeting. At the meeting, we will update students on the many opportunities to earn PILF hours this semester and answer related questions; give an overview of the auction and auction related volunteer opportunities; and answer summer funding related questions (Dean Boswell can address all sources of funding). Please note that we will not be providing lunch so you should feel free to bring your own. The meeting should last about a half hour. Sponsored by PILF. For more information, please contact Stella Boswell boswell@law.duke.edu

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any requests submitted for budgetary allocations. All requests must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance. This meeting is open to all who wish to see where DBA funds go. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Armani Abreu at armani.abreu@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4000

    This lunch meeting will discuss upcoming elections for the 2018-2019 L&CP Board as well as the status of current issues. Sponsored by L&CP. For more information, please contact Sarah Schanz at sarah.schanz@duke.edu.

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Students are invited to join the panel discussion "A Day in the Life of a Local Government Attorney: An Introduction to Careers in Local Government." This event will be a Q&A-style facilitated discussion with local government attorneys representing Wake County, Durham County, the Town of Cary and the UNC School of Government. Their focus will be on discussing their experiences in local government and providing advice on obtaining a job or internship in the field. A list of internships will be made available to students and lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Government and Public Service Society, the Career & Professional Development Center and the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. Please see Stella Boswell, boswell@law.duke.edu with questions.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Dr. Christina Cowger, coordinator of North Carolina Stop Torture Now , Catherine Read, Executive Director of the North Carolina Commission on the Inquiry of Torture (NCCIT), Professors Jim Coleman and Robin Kirk (both NCCIT Commissioners), and Professor Jayne Huckerby (an expert witness for, and advisor to, the NCCIT) will discuss the work of the NCCIT, a non-governmental and state-level inquiry which recently held public hearings on North Carolina's role in the CIA's post-9/11 rendition, detention, and interrogation program. The speakers will discuss the citizen-led efforts that led to the creation of the Commission, North Carolina's involvement, how the NCCIT aims to seek accountability, and next steps as Commissioners work towards issuing findings and recommendations. The talk will be moderated by Aya Fujimura-Fanselow, Senior Lecturing Fellow and Supervising Attorney of the Duke International Human Rights Clinic. This is part of the Human Rights in Practice series, co-sponsored by the International Human Rights Clinic and Center for International and Comparative Law. This is also presented in collaboration with RightsWatch, a Duke Human Rights Center @ the Franklin Humanities Institute & Forum for Scholars & Publics series. Additional co-sponsors include the Duke Human Rights Center at the Kenan Institute for Ethics, Human Rights Law Society, and International Law Society. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Ali Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Interested in earning PILF hours? Come get trained on credit card machines in order to be eligible to volunteer in PILF merchandise sales. Everyone wanting to volunteer for PILF merchandise sales must attend a credit card training, in either the fall or spring semester. A representative from Duke's OIT will be there to walk us through the credit card transaction process. The training should take no more than 30 minutes, and you'll receive 0.5 hours for attending. Sponsored by PILF. For more information, please contact Karina Moy at karina.moy@duke.edu.

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Informational meeting regarding the Duke-Leiden Summer Institute. Sponsored by the Duke-Leiden Summer Institute. For more information, please contact Lauren Maxey at lauren.maxey@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Join the Career Center and a panel of students for a discussion on how to prepare for interviews, what to expect, and tips and strategies for successful interviews. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Come learn more about the practice of Real Estate law. Sponsored by BLS. For more information, please contact Aseda Ghartey-Tagoe at eag44@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4000

    Please join Themis Bar Review for more information about the course. You will learn about its unique and flexible teaching model as well as the optional tech package which includes an iPad Pro for you to keep. We will also provide information about our Public Interest Scholarship or Firm Billing options. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by Themis Bar Review. For more information, please contact Kayla Kanary at kayla.kanary@themisbar.com.

  • 6:30 PM • See description

    Shami Patel M.B.A.'95, J.D.'97, P'18 and Lori Brossmann Patel A.M.'97, P'18 warmly invite you to join Dean David F. Levi, as he concludes his tenure as Dean of Duke Law School, for an intimate gathering of Duke Law alumni leaders. We will celebrate Duke Law School's achievements over the past decade and look ahead to our inspiring future. We hope you will join us for a special evening with Duke Law alumni and friends. Specific location: Claremont Country Club5295 Broadway Terrace, Oakland, CA 94618. Hosted by the Alumni & Development Office. For additional information, please contact Caitlin Shaw at caitlin.shaw@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, January 25, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    The Human Rights Law Society is hosting an Implicit Bias Training Workshop with Dr. Benjamin Reese, Vice President of the Office for Institutional Equity at Duke University and Duke University Health System and a licensed clinical psychologist. His office oversees diversity, inclusion, affirmative action/equal opportunity activities and harassment/discrimination prevention for the university. Dr. Reese has given Implicit Bias Training sessions for many years to diverse audiences at Duke and across the country. This workshop will be geared towards understanding the impact of biases in the workplace generally and in the legal professions specifically, focusing in particular on issues of social justice and human rights. Lunch will be provided from Guasaca. Sponsored by the Human Rights Law Society. For more information, please contact Rachel Rothendler at rar43@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Please join Neil Wolitzer '02, Partner & Managing Director of Goldman Sachs' Real Estate Investment Banking Group in New York, to learn about the new Summer Associate program for 1Ls, which he is spearheading. More information on the program can be found on Symplicity. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at Dale.Malone@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4172

    A local rabbi will be coming to explore topics of Jewish Law with students. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by JLSA. For more information, please contact Sarah Hitt at sarah.hitt@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Join lawyers from White and Case for a discussion on cases that they are working, which involve Ferguson, Missouri Debtor's Prisons and Flint, Michigan's School Districts. Sponsored by the Center on Law, Race and Politics. For more information, please contact Melanie Walker at melanie.d.walker@duke.edu.

  • 5:00 PM • Off-campus

    All NCBA Law Student Division members are invited to attend a networking reception with the leadership of the North Carolina Bar Association and the North Carolina State Bar. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be provided. RSVP by January 22 at tinyurl.com/NCBALawSchool18. Held at N.C. Bar Center, 8000 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center.

  • 5:00 PM • Allen 314

    A talk about our current images and narratives of the natural world, the current administration of public lands, climate change denialism, and environmental activism. Sponsored by Professor Purdy, the English Department, PAL, and the Writing is Thinking Working Group. For more information, please contact english@duke.edu.

  • 6:00 PM • Off-campus

    A Kickoff Dinner for the 1GP program will be held at Tyler's. Please contact Jennifer Caplan at Jennifer.Caplan@law.duke.edu for more information or to RSVP.

Friday, January 26, 2018

  • 1:00 PM • Law School 4042

    Many Duke Law graduates go on to careers in the financial services industry. During their careers, these lawyers will encounter myriad financial products with varying degrees of complexity. Those demonstrating an understanding of the mechanics, pricing, and risk of various financial products will be in a better position to succeed and advance their career than many of their peers. This bootcamp - free of charge to students - will provide students with an overview of fixed income and equity markets and the products that trade in them. Students will not be expected to have any previous experience in these areas, although those students who have taken one or more of Duke Law's finance/banking courses may get more out of the bootcamp. The bootcamp will be held on 1/26, 2/2, and 2/9 from 1 - 3:30 pm. Sponsored by Global Financial Markets Center. For more information, please contact Lee Reiners at reiners@law.duke.edu, or RSVP at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CNZDV9S.

  • 2:30 PM • Washington Duke Inn

    Take a break and relax with afternoon tea at the Washington Duke Inn! Hot tea, tea sandwiches, fresh homemade scones, and a variety of sweets will be served. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. Space is limited: please RSVP to Pam Wyatt at pamela.wyatt@law.duke.edu.

Monday, January 29, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4172

    Interested in working with the Navy JAG Corps? A representative will be on campus to discuss the application process and what life as an Navy JAG officer is like. It is highly suggested you attend this session if you are interested in applying for Navy JAG opportunities. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at Dale.Malone@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any requests submitted for budgetary allocations. All requests must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance. This meeting is open to all who wish to see where DBA funds go. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Emani Walks at emani.walks@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Please join the Federalist Society in welcoming Mr. Randolph May, a Duke undergraduate and law school alumnus and President of the Free State Foundation, for a discussion on Net Neutrality and the communications reform agenda. Another speaker will be announced at a later date. Lunch (Chick-Fil-A) will be provided. Sponsored by the Federalist Society. For more information, please contact Patrick Butler at patrick.butler@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Building relationships is the foundation to a successful job search (and ultimately a career), but many people find "networking" to be a challenge. Join us for a lunch discussion with a panel of your 2L and 3L classmates, who will share their insights and experiences with developing a professional network. This event is a pre-requisite for any students planning to attend the ESQ Career Symposium on February 2-3. Co-sponsored by DBA and the Career & Professional Development Center. Lunch will be provided. For additional information, contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu.

  • 6:00 PM • Law School 4040

    All graduating students are welcome to attend the kickoff meeting of the graduating class gift committee. The committee will be responsible for deciding the gift designations, planning events, and encouraging classmates to support the campaign. We will be serving Enzo's pizza for those who attend. Sponsored by the Office of Alumni and Development. For more information, and to confirm attendance, please contact Kate Shivar at kate.shivar@law.duke.edu.

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

  • 8:00 AM • New York, NY

    Blockchains - decentralized systems for enabling "trustless" transactions - have the potential to change the ways we interact and do business. From payments, to initial coin offerings (ICOs), to self-sovereign identities, blockchains are commanding attention well beyond the initial Bitcoin enthusiasts. Join Duke alumni for a special breakfast event as we explore this burgeoning technology and its current and future impact on our world. Duke Faculty Fellow and School of Law professor, Jeff Ward JD'09, LLM'09, director of the Duke Center on Law & Technology, and a panel of Duke alumni including Johanna Collins-Wood '09, JD'13, associate, Pepper Hamilton LLP; Ian Darrow JD'15, attorney and software developer (previously general counsel and chief regulatory officer, LedgerX); Jai Massari JD'07, partner, Davis Polk; and Cynthia Meyn MBA'10, P'21, executive vice president of operations, PIMCO. Specific location: Pepper Hamilton LLP, The New York Times Building, 620 Eighth Avenue, Floor 37, New York, New York 10018. Co-hosted by the Duke Law Alumni & Development Office and DukeNY. For additional information, please contact Caitlin Shaw at caitlin.shaw@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Come learn about The Akin Gump Pro Bono Scholars Program, a two-year program foroutstanding law students who want to make pro bono work an important part of their law firm careers. The Pro Bono Scholars are rising second-year law students who work with a public interest organization for at least seven weeks and three weeks in Akin Gump's Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York or Washington,D.C. offices. Lunch will be provided. RSVP here: http://bit.ly/AGPBS. Sponsored by the Career and Professional Development Center. For more information, contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    This is the second Community Roundtable of the year for Duke Law's student organizations. Attendance of at least one officer from each DBA-chartered student group is mandatory. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Pam Wyatt at pamela.wyatt@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4040

    The Duke University Office of General Counsel invites interested 3Ls to a lunch-time conversation to learn about the two post-graduate Fellowships the Office will have available this year. With a staff of fourteen attorneys, the Office of Counsel provides legal representation and advice to Duke University and Duke University Health System. All third years considering their post-graduate plans are encouraged to attend, as no specific background is required for these positions, though one position will have a focus on health care. Attorneys and current Fellows will attend. Sponsored by the Career and Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu

  • 1:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Credit card training for the Ticket Sales for the PILF auction. This training is necessary to volunteer to sell tickets for the PILF auction. There will be another training for upperclassmen with class conflicts on Thursday the 1st. Sponsored by PILF. For more information, please contact Grace Hitzeman at grace.hitzeman@lawnet.duke.edu.

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Come learn about using Themis as an LLM student to prepare for the bar exam. Themis regional Director Kayla Kanary will be here to walk through the components of the Themis course, talk about pricing and answer any questions you may have. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by Themis Bar Review. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Kayla at kayla.kanary@themisbar.com by 1/30.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Learn about the Durham Eviction Crisis and housing issues in our community from local housing advocates, including Professor Charles Holton, who runs the Duke Civil Justice Clinic and started Durham's Eviction Diversion Program. Moderated by Professor Joseph Blocher. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by Duke Law Democrats and Duke Law ACLU. For more information, please contact Cecily Larison at cal66@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Please join the Career & Professional Development Center for a discussion panel of recent Duke Law graduates as they share their personal insights into life at a "BigLaw" firm. Discussion topics will include a typical day within various practice areas, work-flow management, work-life balance, mentorship, training, and diversity initiatives. Panelists will be visiting from Paul Hastings in New York, Latham & Watkins in Washington, DC, and Vinson & Elkins in Houston. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center.

  • 6:00 PM • Sanford Fleishman Commons

    Ben Ferencz (last living prosecutor from Nuremberg): "NUREMBERG TRIALS: Its Impact on International Jurisprudence And Contemporary Human Atrocities." Ferencz comes to Duke for a dialogue with his son, renowned international lawyer, Don Ferencz, and Dean of Case Western School of Law, Michael Scharf.Benjamin Berell Ferencz was an investigator of Nazi war crimes after World War II and the Chief Prosecutor for the United States Army at the Einsatzgruppen Trial, one of the twelve military trials held by the U.S. authorities at Nuremberg, Germany. Later, he became an advocate of the establishment of an international rule of law and of an International Criminal Court. Donald Ferencz is the founder and convenor of the Global Institute for the Prevention of Aggression and a co-organizer of the worldwide campaign to ratify the 2010 Kampala amendments to the ICC Statute. Ferencz was a contributing author to the 2012 Handbook on the Ratification and Implementation of the Kampala Amendments to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.Michael P. Scharf Michael Scharf is Dean of the Law School at Case Western University, Director of the Frederick K. Cox International Law Center, and co-founder of the Public International Law & Policy Group, a Nobel Peace Prize-nominated NGO which provides pro bono legal assistance to developing states and states in transition.

Thursday, February 01, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 2014

    The Office of Student Affairs is pleased to announce a wonderful opportunity to have lunch with Dean David F. Levi. This is an excellent opportunity to have some one-on-one time with the Dean to talk about your Law School experience. Unfortunately, seating is limited. If you are unable to attend this lunch, there will be other opportunities to have lunch with the Dean this semester. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information or if you would like to attend, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at student_affairs@law.duke.edu no later than Friday, January 26 by 5:00 p.m.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Join the Hispanic Law Students Association and the International Law Society for a roundtable discussion with Clifford Chance and Latham & Watkins on developing a Latin American legal practice. Partner Jonathan Zonis and Associate Mariana Estévez from Clifford Chance and Partner Roderick Branch from Latham & Watkins will discuss their work in Latin America and how they became involved in the firm's practice. They will also share tips for entering the field and navigating the unique challenges of working on cross-border transactions, particularly in Latin America. The event is open to anyone considering or planning to develop a Latin American practice, particularly 1Ls in advance of ESQ. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by HLSA and ILS. Lunch will be provided by Clifford Chance and Latham & Watkins. For more information, please contact Melanie Guzman at melanie.guzman@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Please join Street Law to learn more about what we do with the kids at the Durham Youth Home. It's a great way to be involved with and have an impact on the community while in law school in Durham. Through the Durham Youth Home Street Law Project, Duke law students work with kids in juvenile detention, to teach them about the criminal justice system, children's rights, the political system, constitutional issues and much more. The students design interactive lessons for the kids, and we really get to know them and support them. The time commitment is minimal, but it is very fulfilling and a great way to get out of the law school bubble and experience the community. We will also be looking for more leadership toward the end of the semester, so this would be a great time to get involved. Lunch will be provided (no pizza). Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest & Pro Bono and DBA. For more information, please contact Patrick Butler (patrick.butler@duke.edu) or Abbey McNaughton abbey.mcnaughton@duke.edu) if you have any questions.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    For more information, please contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center.

  • 3:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Sponsored by PILF. For more information, please contact Grace Hitzeman at grace.hitzeman@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 5:30 PM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Please join the Black Law Student Association for Black history trivia to kick off Black History Month! Feel free to come as a team or join one when you arrive. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Marnishia Jernigan (mlj46@duke.edu).

Friday, February 02, 2018

  • 9:00 AM • Law School 3041

    The Founders to the Constitution never intended for it to be a fixed document. The Duke Journal of Constitutional Law & Public Policy is hosting its Spring Symposium and has invited 5 constitutional scholars to propose drafts of amendments to the Constitution. Topics range from mandating an independent AG to an outright ban on the death penalty. Professors Sachs, Lemos, Coleman, Miller, and Young will comment on the proposed amendments' validity, routes to enactment, and potential pitfalls. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Duke Journal of Constitutional Law and Public Policy. For more information, please contact Kevin Zhao at kevin.y.zhao@duke.edu.

  • 11:30 AM • Smith Warehouse, Ahmadieh Family Lecture Hall, Bay 4, C105

    A faculty seminar open to interested guests featuring Erika George, the Samuel D. Thurman Professor of Law at the University of Utah's College of Law, and Natasha Wheatley, Assistant Professor of History at Princeton University. These workshops are sponsored by the Mellon Foundation-funded yearlong Sawyer Seminar series on "Corporate Rights and International Law: Past, Present, and Future." Additional co-sponsors include the Franklin Humanities Institute, Center for International and Comparative Law, and the History Department. Lunch is provided. For more information, please see https://sites.duke.edu/corporations/. To RSVP and for the papers, please contact Charlie Bartlett at charles.bartlett@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Join the Moot Court Board and the International Law Society for a screening of ALL RISE. An introduction will be provided by Isabella Bellera Landa, a White & Case associate specializing in international arbitration practice. ALL RISE explores how international disputes can be resolved in the courtroom through the journeys of seven passionate students of law from India, Israel, Jamaica, Palestine, Russia, Singapore, and Uganda whoo compete in the world championships in Washington, DC, of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition (the "Jessup"), the world's largest simulated court competition. The "court" is the International Court of Justice ("ICJ"), the judicial arm of the United Nations. Against this backdrop, this moving film lays bare the struggles, triumphs and transformations they experience alone and together. Sponsored by the International Law Society and the Moot Court Board. Lunch will be provided by White & Case. For more information, please contact Kelsey Glover at kelsey.glover@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

  • 1:00 PM • Law School 4042

    Many Duke Law graduates go on to careers in the financial services industry. During their careers, these lawyers will encounter myriad financial products with varying degrees of complexity. Those demonstrating an understanding of the mechanics, pricing, and risk of various financial products will be in a better position to succeed and advance their career than many of their peers. This bootcamp - free of charge to students - will provide students with an overview of fixed income and equity markets and the products that trade in them. Students will not be expected to have any previous experience in these areas, although those students who have taken one or more of Duke Law's finance/banking courses may get more out of the bootcamp. The bootcamp will be held on 1/26, 2/2, and 2/9 from 1 - 3:30 pm. Sponsored by Global Financial Markets Center. For more information, please contact Lee Reiners at reiners@law.duke.edu, or RSVP at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CNZDV9S.

  • 5:30 PM • Law School 3041

    ESQ is a phenomenal way to kick off your 1L internship hunt, practice your networking skills, and get a hard start networking for OCI. The symposium is a great combination of break-out panels and formal and informal networking time. Sponsored by the Business Law Society. For more information, please contact Aseda Ghartey-Tagoe at essie.ghartey.tagoe@duke.edu.

Saturday, February 03, 2018

  • 8:30 AM • Law School 3041

    ESQ is a phenomenal way to kick off your 1L internship hunt, practice your networking skills, and get a hard start networking for OCI. The symposium is a great combination of break-out panels and formal and informal networking time. Sponsored by the Business Law Society. For more information, please contact Aseda Ghartey-Tagoe at essie.ghartey.tagoe@duke.edu.

Monday, February 05, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Duke Law Israel Experience will be hosting a pre-trip discussion for all of those who are attending the Israel trip. There will be a discussion regarding trip details, a general overview of Israel, and of Middle East history. Lunch will be served. Open to the public. Sponsored by Duke Law Israel Experience. For more information, please contact Jeremy Iloulian at jeremy.iloulian@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any requests submitted for budgetary allocations. All requests must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance. This meeting is open to all who wish to see where DBA funds go. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Emani Walks at emani.walks@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Come join the National Security Law Society and Covington and Burling for a discussion about national security careers in private practice. Food will be served. Sponsored by National Security Law Society. For more information, please contact Kara at Iskenderian at kara.iskenderian@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Duke Law EDRM welcomes the Raleigh-Durham chapter of Women in E-Discovery for a joint information session and luncheon. Come enjoy a catered lunch and learn about EDRM and its role at Duke Law and in the legal profession, and hear from members of Women in E-Discovery about the variety of careers available in e-discovery and the networking and support opportunities offered by the local and national chapter. All students, faculty and staff who are interested in learning more about e-discovery and careers in the field are welcome to attend. Lunch is sponsored by Knovos, a technology company and EDRM member and sponsor. Off-campus guests should contact Melinda.Vaughn@law.duke.edu for information about parking. For more information, please contact Lora Beth Farmer at lora.farmer@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

  • 2:00 PM • See description

    Students, faculty and staff are invited to drop by the Duke Law Tech Hub (in the Goodson Law Library) to see a demo of an end-to-end e-discovery platform. Familiarity with the discovery process, and more specifically the tools for e-discovery, is important preparation for attorneys, especially those planning a career in any kind of litigation. This demonstration is an opportunity for students who have heard about e-discovery and/or who plan to work in litigation to see how it works, test the software in a hands-on session, and ask questions about the lawyer's role in the management of e-discovery. Hosted by Duke Law EDRM and the Center for Judicial Studies. For more information, please contact Melinda Vaughn at melinda.vaughn@law.duke.edu with questions.

  • 3:00 PM • Law School 4049

    EDRM is embarking on a major revision and update of the iconic EDRM - the E-Discovery Reference Model - which documents and illustrates the end-to-end e-discovery process, and student research assistants will be a key part of the process. Under the guidance of Duke Law grad Tara Emory - a former attorney with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and now director of consulting at Driven, Inc. - students will work with teams of lawyers, judges, and e-discovery service providers to identify and research relevant changes in law, policy, and technology and to revise the model to account for those changes. In this info session, Tara will give an overview of the project, the time commitment, and the benefits. All students who are interested in learning more about e-discovery; networking with and learning from experienced lawyers, judges, and service providers around the country; and gaining valuable project management, drafting, researching, and editing experience are encouraged to come and learn more about this project. Sponsored by EDRM and the Center for Judicial Studies. For more information, please contact Melinda Vaughn at melinda.vaughn@law.duke.edu.

  • 6:00 PM • Law School 3037

    The Black Law Students Association will host dinner and a movie featuring the film "Marshall" (2017). "Marshall" features a young Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, as he battles through one of his career defining cases. Come enjoy a great film and a delicious dinner sponsored by BLSA! For more information, please contact Bryant Wright at bryant.wright@lawnet.duke.edu.

Tuesday, February 06, 2018

  • 11:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Ticket Sales for the PILF Auction. Sponsored by PILF. For more information, please contact Grace Hitzeman at grace.hitzeman@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Come audition for Tricky Dick, Duke Law's annual sketch comedy spectacular! No experience necessary! Sponsored by Tricky Dick. For more information, please contact Tommy Humphreys at thomas.humphreys@lawnet.duke.edu or Jimmy Vincenti at james.vincenti@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Duke Law Professors Jeff Powell, Christopher Schroeder, Barak Richman and Sean Andrussier will discuss the opportunities for and potential threats to human flourishing and moral excellence in the process of legal school education and the practice of law. Event is aimed at law students and pre-law undergraduates. Sponsored by the Arete Initiative at the Kenan Institute for Ethics. For for information, please contact John Rose at john.rose@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4000

    Nine years ago, the story of young Sean Goldman was all over the news. Sean's Brazilian mother refused to return him after a vacation she took with him in Brazil, and even after she died her American father had to fight through the courts in two countries to return him to the United States. What is the Brazilian perspective on these kinds of conflicts? And what has changed since then? Nadia de Araujo, professor of law at Pontifical Catholic University in Rio, and Judge Marcelo de Nardi, Federal Judge in Porto Alegre, discuss the Brazilian legal system and its peculiarities with regard to The Hague Abduction Convention. Lunch will be served. Co-sponsored by Ralf Michaels and the Center for International and Comparative Law. For more information, please contact Lauren Maxey at lauren.maxey@law.duke.edu.

  • 1:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Mandatory training for all PILF auction volunteers. If you cannot make this meeting, there will be an identical meeting on Thursday the 8th. Sponsored by the PILF Auction Committee. For more information, please contact Grace Hitzeman at grace.hitzeman@lawnet.duke.edu.

Wednesday, February 07, 2018

  • 11:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Ticket Sales for the PILF Auction. Sponsored by PILF. For more information, please contact Grace Hitzeman at grace.hitzeman@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Thavolia Glymph, the John Hope Franklin Visiting Professor of American Legal History and a professor in the departments of History and African & African American Studies at Duke University will give the annual Robert R. Wilson Lecture titled, "'You will please let me know if we are free:' The Dissolution of Property Rights in Human Beings in War and the Bounds of Freedom." In August of 1864, Annie Davis wrote a letter to President Abraham Lincoln. She expressed her "desire to be free" and asked Lincoln to let her know if she was indeed free. Did her mistress still have a property right in her or could she leave and go where she pleased? Davis' query addressed a fundamental question: when did slavery end? This lecture explores that question - the indeterminate status of black people in the South - during the Civil War and after the passage of the 13th Amendment. Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Kristin Triebel at kristin.triebel@law.duke.edu.

  • 3:00 PM • Law School 4172

    Come audition for Tricky Dick, Duke Law's annual sketch comedy spectacular! No experience necessary! Sponsored by Tricky Dick. For more information, please contact Tommy Humphreys at thomas.humphreys@lawnet.duke.edu or Jimmy Vincenti at james.vincenti@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 5:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Join Duke Law's Environmental Law Society, Duke Bar Association & Members of Duke's Nicholas School of the Environment's Conservation Society for a social reception. We will have professors & guest lecturers speaking on a range of contemporary environmental issues. For more information, please contact Bradley Russian at bradley.russian@duke.edu.

Thursday, February 08, 2018

  • 11:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Ticket Sales for the PILF Auction. Sponsored by PILF. For more information, please contact Grace Hitzeman at grace.hitzeman@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Informational meeting regarding the Duke-Leiden Summer Institute. Sponsored by the Duke-Leiden Summer Institute. For more information, please contact Christina Cameron at christina.cameron@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3000

    Come audition for Tricky Dick, Duke Law's annual sketch comedy spectacular! No experience necessary! Sponsored by Tricky Dick. For more information, please contact Tommy Humphreys at thomas.humphreys@lawnet.duke.edu or Jimmy Vincenti at james.vincenti@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4000

    The Hispanic Law Student Association (HLSA) is hosting a general body meeting for all of its current and interested members. We will go over events for the semester and the positions and process for elections. We would also like to hear feedback from our members on what they enjoyed and what they would like to attend going forward. Sponsored by HLSA. For more information, please contact Ana Maganto Ramirez at ana.maganto.ramirez@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Please join the Federalist Society in welcoming Mr. Bradley A. Smith, the Josiah H. Blackmore II/Shirley M. Nault Professor at Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio. He previously served as Commissioner, Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Federal Election Commission between 2000 and 2005. Mr. Smith will briefly address the Supreme Court's controversial 2010 decision in Citizens United v. FEC. He will be joined by Professor Stephen Sachs. Lunch (Chick-Fil-A) will be provided. Sponsored by the Federalist Society. For more information, please contact Patrick Butler at patrick.butler@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4040

    Interested in working with the Air Force JAG Corps? A representative will be on campus to discuss the application process and what life as an Air Force JAG officer is like. There will be an information session from 12:30-1:30, and representatives will be available in Star Commons afterwards to talk with students individually. Please feel free to stop by in the afternoon if you are not able to make the lunch program, or stay afterwards to talk more in depth. It is highly suggested you attend this session if you are interested in applying for Air Force JAG opportunities. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at Dale.Malone@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Moving to New York City after graduation? Learn more about the NYC apartment hunting process! This presentation will cover the following topics: Starting Your Search, Neighborhoods & Subways, Apartment Shapes & Sizes, The Application Process, Paperwork Requirements, Income & Credit Guidelines, and The Real Estate Market. Presented by Cooper & Cooper, a premier residential real estate brokerage firm based in Manhattan, transacting apartment rentals and sales. As former investment bankers (Goldman Sachs, Bank of America) and college grads (Harvard, Northwestern, Columbia MBA), we understand the needs of transitioning undergraduate students. We work with nearly every major landlord, building and apartment throughout NYC - Uptown, Downtown, East Side and West Side. Come learn more about moving to NYC, to make the process smooth & stress-free! Please RSVP: http://coopercooper.com/Duke, Phone: 212-864-4555, Website: CooperCooper.com, Email: info@coopercooper.com. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Armani Abreu at armani.abreu@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    This meeting is highly recommended for all students interested in participating in the Twiggs Beskind Cup. It is different than the training offered on Feb. 14th. This training will focus more on making objections and courtroom strategy. If you cannot make the meeting and are interested in participating in the tournament, please email Brendan Tyler. Sponsored by Duke Mock Trial Board. For more information, please contact Brendan Tyler at brendan.tyler@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3171

    The Student Scholarship Workshop Series dates and presenters have been scheduled. On Thursday, February 8th our presenter will be Zach Newkirk. Future dates will be February 28, March 8, March 21, and April 11. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Allison Rackley at allison.rackley@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Law Teaching Committee. For more information, please contact Allison Rackley at allison.rackley@law.duke.edu.

  • 3:30 PM • Law School 4045

    This is mandatory training for people volunteering for the PILF Auction. If you are a 2L or 3L who cannot make either meeting or the meeting on the 6th due to a course conflict, please contact Grace Hitzeman. Sponsored by PILF. For more information, please contact Grace Hitzeman at grace.hitzeman@lawnet.duke.edu.

Friday, February 09, 2018

  • 8:30 AM • Law School 3041

    Please join the Duke Environmental Law & Policy Clinic for its first annual Environmental Justice Symposium, focusing on access to water and sanitation in underserved communities. Programming will include a morning panel discussion with participants from across the U.S. who are addressing barriers to clean water and sanitation services in their regions, followed by afternoon break-out discussions where participants will focus on regulatory, engineering, and relationship-building opportunities in affected communities. Please visit: http://bit.ly/2mipFWu to view an agenda and RSVP, and contact Claire Hermann at claire.hermann@law.duke.edu for more information.

  • 1:00 PM • Law School 4042

    Many Duke Law graduates go on to careers in the financial services industry. During their careers, these lawyers will encounter myriad financial products with varying degrees of complexity. Those demonstrating an understanding of the mechanics, pricing, and risk of various financial products will be in a better position to succeed and advance their career than many of their peers. This bootcamp - free of charge to students - will provide students with an overview of fixed income and equity markets and the products that trade in them. Students will not be expected to have any previous experience in these areas, although those students who have taken one or more of Duke Law's finance/banking courses may get more out of the bootcamp. The bootcamp will be held on 1/26, 2/2, and 2/9 from 1 - 3:30 pm. Sponsored by Global Financial Markets Center. For more information, please contact Lee Reiners at reiners@law.duke.edu, or RSVP at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CNZDV9S.

  • 7:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Duke APALSA is hosting the Legacy Banquet to celebrate Asian American alumni who have served the value of community. Private event by invitation only. Sponsored by APALSA. For more information, please contact Katie Wong at kc58@duke.edu.

Saturday, February 10, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Fuqua School of Business

    Duke Law School's Sports Entertainment and Law Society (SELS) and Duke Fuqua School of Business' Media Entertainment and Sports Club (MES) cordially invite you to attend Duke Exchange, a symposium featuring panel discussions from business and legal professionals on the evolving entertainment and sports industries. Lunch will be provided. For more information please contact Daniel Weissman at dew21@duke.edu. To register, please visit http://www.eventbrite.com/o/duke-law-school-and-fuqua-school-of-busines….

Monday, February 12, 2018

  • 10:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Ticket Sales for the PILF Auction. Sponsored by PILF. For more information, please contact Grace Hitzeman at grace.hitzeman@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Please join Duke Law's WLSA as we host a Valentine's Day CandyGram fundraiser for the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (https://nccadv.org) on February 12-14. Stop by our table outside Star Commons between 12:00-2:00pm and gift some candy for a good cause! Each Candygram is $2, preferred payment via Venmo (venmo.com/suzmeow). If you are unable to swing by a table, don't despair! You can still participate by sending a Venmo payment with the following information in transaction description: Your Name + Recipient's Name, whether or not you want the delivery to be anonymous. If you would like to donate additional funds without purchasing candy, feel free to do so via Venmo as well, and indicate this in the transaction description. Event Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1050212361783447/. Sponsored by WLSA. For more information, please contact contact Susan Alkadri at susan.alkadri@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Please join us for our annual symposium! This year's topic will be "Gender in the Workplace" and will feature panels on Sexual Orientation (February 12th) and Women in the Legal Profession (February 13th). The panels will feature speakers from Lambda Legal (litigators of Obergefell and Hively), the EEOC, scholars, and more! Lunch will be provided on both days. Co-sponsored by DJGLP and OUTLaw. Please contact Matthew.lang@duke.edu for more information.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Sponsored by PILF. For more information, please contact Grace Hitzeman at grace.hitzeman@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any requests submitted for budgetary allocations. All requests must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance. This meeting is open to all who wish to see where DBA funds go. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Emani Walks at emani.walks@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Please join the Asian Law Students Association for the "Biglaw in a Bite" Series, a three-part panel event dedicated to exploring Duke's three biggest legal markets. The Biglaw in a Bite: DC panel will showcase alumni from Washington D.C. offices of Morgan Lewis, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, Simpson, Thatcher & Bartlett, and McDermott, Will & Emery to address regional considerations such as practice trends, hiring, diversity, and lifestyle. More information regarding panelists will follow. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by ALSA and the DBA. For more information, please contact Victoria Tan at victoria.tan@duke.edu.

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

  • 12:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Ticket Sales for the PILF Auction. Sponsored by PILF. For more information, please contact Grace Hitzeman at grace.hitzeman@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Please join Duke Law's WLSA as we host a Valentine's Day CandyGram fundraiser for the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (https://nccadv.org) on February 12-14. Stop by our table outside Star Commons between 12:00-2:00pm and gift some candy for a good cause! Each Candygram is $2, preferred payment via Venmo (venmo.com/suzmeow). If you are unable to swing by a table, don't despair! You can still participate by sending a Venmo payment with the following information in transaction description: Your Name + Recipient's Name, whether or not you want the delivery to be anonymous. If you would like to donate additional funds without purchasing candy, feel free to do so via Venmo as well, and indicate this in the transaction description. Event Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1050212361783447/. Sponsored by WLSA. For more information, please contact contact Susan Alkadri at susan.alkadri@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Join Professor Matthew Adler for a celebration and discussion of his new Oxford Handbook co-edited with Marc Fleurbaey of Princeton University. The Handbook represents a definitive guide to research on individual well-being and on the existing and emerging tools for evaluating public policy in light of well-being. Contributions from internationally renowned economists and philosophers explore different methodologies for policymaking, from standard approaches such as cost-benefit analysis (CBA) and gross domestic product (GDP), to newer tools from emerging fields of research such as happiness studies. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Goodson Law Library and Office of the Dean. For more information contact Melanie Dunshee at dunshee@law.duke.edu

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Please join us for our annual symposium! This year's topic will be "Gender in the Workplace" and will feature panels on Sexual Orientation (February 12th) and Women in the Legal Profession (February 13th). The panels will feature speakers from Lambda Legal (litigators of Obergefell and Hively), the EEOC, scholars, and more! Lunch will be provided on both days. Co-sponsored by DJGLP and OUTLaw. For more information, please contact Matthew Lang at matthew.lang@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Sponsored by PILF. For more information, please contact Grace Hitzeman at grace.hitzeman@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 1:30 PM • Law School Star Commons

    The International Law Society will be hosting its bi-monthly language tables. Stop by to practice a new language or brush up on an old one. Coffee will be served! Current languages offered: Spanish, French, English and Chinese. Sponsored by ILS. For more information, please contact Ian Zatkin Osburn at isz2@duke.edu.

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

  • 10:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Sponsored by PILF. For more information, please contact Grace Hitzeman at grace.hitzeman@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    This meeting is highly recommended for all students interested in participating in the Twiggs Beskind Cup. It is different than the training offered on Feb. 8th. This will give you basic information about the tournament, along with background training on mock trial procedures. If you cannot make the meeting and are interested in participating in the tournament, please email Brendan Tyler. Sponsored by Duke Mock Trial Board. For more information, please contact Brendan Tyler at brendan.tyler@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Join BLSA and Professor Miller as we explore the history and implications of the landmark 1866 Civil Rights Act. Discussion will include implications for civil rights litigation in today's legal environment. Food will be served. Sponsored by BLSA. For more information, please contact Bryant Wright at bryant.wright@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Duke Journal of Gender Law and Policy's Annual Symposium: Women and Diversity in the Workplace. Sponsored by DJGLP. For more information, please contact Matthew Lang at matthew.lang@duke.edu.

Thursday, February 15, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Come learn more about the exciting practice area of Investigations and White Collar Defense. Sponsored by BLS. For more information, please contact Aseda Ghartey-Tagoe at eag44@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Are you interested in studying abroad during the Fall 2018 semester? Join members of the International Studies Office and students who have studied abroad for a Q&A session. You are welcome to bring your lunch. Sponsored by Academic Affairs and International Studies. For more information, please contact Tia Barnes at barnes@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Azadeh Shahshahani, the Legal & Advocacy Director of Project South and Manzoor Cheema, the Southern Regional Organizer, will conduct a movement lawyering workshop. Project South connects movement lawyers with grassroots organizations to advocate for immigrant's rights and defend Muslim communities against state repression. It also collaborates with and supports social justice movements in the Global South. You can read more about Project South and their board and staff here: https://projectsouth.org/legal-advocacy-work/. Lunch provided. Sponsored by Muslim Law Students Association, Professor Barak Richman's Bass Connections project, Human Rights Law Society, Duke Immigrant & Refugee Project, Duke ACLU and Animal Legal Defense Fund chapters, Muslim Students Association's Social Justice Committee, and If/When/How. For more information, please contact Jana Zaidan at jana.zaidan@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Duke Journal of Gender Law and Policy's Annual Symposium: Women and Diversity in the Workplace. Sponsored by DJGLP. For more information, please contact Matthew Lang at matthew.lang@duke.edu.

Friday, February 16, 2018

  • 8:30 AM • Law School 3041

    The Duke Law Journal's 48th Annual Administrative Law Symposium, "Exit and the Administrative State," will engage with conceptual and structural challenges presented by theorizing exit and analyze exit in specific substantive contexts. Professors Jim Salzman & J.B. Ruhl, Sarah Light, Hannah Wiseman & Jim Rossi, Curtis Bradley, and Guy-Uriel Charles will present; Professors Mark Seidenfeld, Stuart Benjamin, Alex Klass, Jean Galbraith, and Joseph Blocher will serve as commentators; and Latham & Watkins partner and University of Michigan Law School professor Steve Croley, who served as FERC's general counsel from 2014 to 2017, will deliver the keynote remarks. Sponsored by DLJ. For more information, please contact Patrick Bradley at patrick.c.bradley@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • See description

    Take a break and join us for a private tasting at the Brodhead Center on the Duke Campus. Relax and enjoy a sampling of some favorite dishes chosen by the Chef. Friday, February 16 at 12:30 p.m. Space is limited. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Pam Wyatt at pamela.wyatt@law.duke.edu.

  • 6:15 PM • Nasher Museum of Art Auditorium

    This event features a screening of the film Requiem for a Running Back and a number of talks on head trauma in football. The screening will take place on Friday evening in the theater at the Nasher Museum of Art and the talks will follow on Saturday afternoon at the Duke Law School. The full schedule is below. The events are co-sponsored by the Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities & History of Medicine at Duke University & School of Medicine, and by Duke Institute for Brain Sciences (DIBS). For more information please contact Sarah Holsapple at sarah.holsapple@law.duke.edu.

Saturday, February 17, 2018

  • 9:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Come check out the PILF Merchandise sale during Family Weekend. We will have many clothing and gift items available including sweatshirts, t-shirts, water bottles, and mugs. Proceeds benefit PILF. Sponsored by PILF. For more information contact Courtney Magnus at courtney.magnus@duke.edu or Eileen Ulate at natasha.eileen.ulate@duke.edu.

  • 9:00 AM • Law School 3037

    Please join us for Duke Law's annual Family Weekend. Check back for full schedule. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Lauren Schwartz at lauren.e.schwartz@duke.edu.

  • 1:00 PM • Law School 3037

    This event features a screening of the film Requiem for a Running Back and a number of talks on head trauma in football. The screening will take place on Friday evening in the theater at the Nasher Museum of Art and the talks will follow on Saturday afternoon at the Duke Law School. Co-sponsored by the Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities & History of Medicine at Duke University & School of Medicine, Duke Institute for Brain Sciences (DIBS) and the Center for Sports Law and Policy. For more information please contact Sarah Holsapple at sarah.holsapple@law.duke.edu.

  • 6:30 PM • Washington Duke Inn

    The PILF Auction & Gala is an annual cocktail party fundraiser that draws high levels of participation among students, faculty, staff and alumni. By donating and bidding on a wide range of both silent and live auction items, the entire Law School community comes together for this popular event in order to support students engaged in summer public interest internships. The items at the auction will be donations solicited by PILF throughout the year from law firms, local businesses, faculty, students, and alumni. Popular items have included a law school parking lot pass, vacation time shares, Duke Basketball paraphernalia, dinners with professors, guitar lessons, and climbing trips. Sponsored by PILF. For more information, please contact Stella Boswell boswell@law.duke.edu or Grace Hitzeman grace.hitzeman@lawnet.duke.edu.

Monday, February 19, 2018

  • 8:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Come check out the PILF Merchandise sale outside Star Commons from 9-5. We will have a lot of great clothing and gift items! We plan to have brand new Duke Law leggings and pajama pants (as long as the merchandise is delivered as scheduled). All proceeds benefit PILF. Sponsored by PILF. For more information, please contact Courtney Magnus at courtney.magnus@duke.edu or Eileen Ulate at natasha.eileen.ulate@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3000

    Join ELS and BLSA for a roundtable discussion with Dr. Savoy, author of "Trace: Memory, History, Race, and the American Landscape." Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by ELS and BLSA. For more information, please contact Aaron Wasser at Aaron.Wasser@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Please join the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association for the "Biglaw in a Bite" Series, a three-part panel event dedicated to exploring Duke's three biggest legal markets. The Biglaw in a Bite: NY panel will showcase alumni working in the NY area to address regional considerations such as practice trends, hiring, diversity, and lifestyle: Jennifer Lin Ricci (Davis Polk), Ruthanne Minoru (Proskauer Rose), Timothy P. Lee, Jr. (Cleary Gottlieb), Arjun Chandran (Shearman & Sterling), and Kathy Shao (White & Case). Lunch will be served. Sponsored by APALSA and the DBA. For more information, please contact Victoria Tan at victoria.tan@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Please join the Federalist Society in welcoming Judge Amul Thapar, a United States Circuit Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit. A former United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky, Judge Thapar was the first confirmed judicial nominee of the new administration. He has enjoyed a distinguished career in private practice, in public service as U.S. Attorney, and as a jurist. Judge Thapar will speak on the proper role of a judge within the constitutional structure, as well as his own career. Lunch with be provided. Sponsored by the Federalist Society. For more information, please contact patrick.butler@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4044

    Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at Dale.Malone@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any requests submitted for budgetary allocations. All requests must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance. This meeting is open to all who wish to see where DBA funds go. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Emani Walks at emani.walks@lawnet.duke.edu.

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Come join our distinguished panelists, the Honorable Pam Harris, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Amul Roger Thapar, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and Srikanth Srinivasan, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit for a discussion about clerkships. The judges will share their perspectives on topics such as the benefits of clerking, what they look for in applications, and how they work with their clerks. They will also answer questions. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Career Center. For more information, please contact Hannah David at Hannah.david@law.duke.edu.

  • 5:30 PM • Law School 3041

    The Duke Law Moot Court Board invites you to the final round of this year's Dean's Cup, Duke's premier oral advocacy competition. Watch Zack Ezor and Meredith Compton (for Petitioner) and Zach Ferguson and Will Sowers (for Respondent) argue Int'l Union of Operating Eng'rs Local 139 v. Schimel. The Honorable Pam Harris, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Amul Roger Thapar, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and Srikanth Srinivasan, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit will preside. Sponsored by Moot Court Board. For more info, please contact Juliana Finley at juliana.finley@duke.edu.

Thursday, February 22, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    On May 6, 2010, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 9% in mere minutes - the biggest intraday drop in the Index's history. This "Flash Crash", opened the eyes of regulators to the reality that they had little insight into who was doing what in the trading markets. In fact, it took four and a half months for the regulators to publish a report as to why the crash occurred. Realizing its inability to provide answers, the SEC proposed the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) soon after the crash. After seven years in development and implementation, the exchanges are on the verge of starting to report information to the system that has been developed. Join us as Robert Walley from Deloitte and Tyler Gellasch from Healthy Markets, discuss the CAT's development and ongoing controversies. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Global Financial Markets Center. For more information contact reiners@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3171

    Professor Barak Richman and Rabbi Zalman Bluming will be co-teaching a session on Relativity of Title. We will be comparing and contrasting Jewish and American laws on the subject. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by JLSA. For more information, please contact Sarah Hitt at sarah.hitt@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Come learn more about the Bridge to Practice Fellowship Program. This information session will outline how current 3Ls can use the Bridge to Practice Fellowship Program as a part of their search for permanent employment. Prior Bridge to Practice Fellows will discuss how they leveraged their Bridge to Practice experiences into rewarding careers. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Duke's Center on Law, Ethics and National Security (LENS) is sponsoring a panel entitled "Complexity and Accountability: The Future of the International Criminal Court." The panel will be introduced by Professor Dunlap, moderated by Prof. Jayne Huckerby, Duke Law, and discussed by Prof. Mike Newton, Vanderbilt Law, and Prof. Alex Whiting, Harvard Law. This panel is open to the public, with no registration required. Pizza will be served. Co-sponsored by LENS, the Human Rights Clinic and the Center for International and Comparative Law. For more information, please contact Carol Abken and Victoria Zellefrow at lensmailbox@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Join Professor Barak D. Richman, Edgar P. and Elizabeth C. Bartlett Professor of Law and Business Administration for a celebration and discussion of his new book from Harvard University Press, "Stateless Commerce: The Diamond Network and the Persistence of Relational Exchange." Based on nearly 20 years of study and interviews, Richman takes an in-depth look at the diamond trade, examining the tight ethnic, social, and familial networks that make it "the paradigmatic example of a stateless economy." While the modern world rests heavily on lawyers, courts, and state coercion, ethnic merchants regularly sell goods and services by relying solely on familiarity, trust, and community enforcement. Professor Jack Knight, Frederic Cleaveland Professor of Law and Political Science will lead the discussion. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Goodson Law Library and Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Melanie Dunshee at dunshee@law.duke.edu.

  • 5:00 PM • Friedl 225

    Join Margaret Regan in the Jameson Gallery for a talk on undocumented immigrants in America. Margaret Regan is the author of two prizewinning books on immigration. Her work has been published in the Washington Post, Al Jazeera English, Utne Reader. Sojourners, Newsday, Black + White, Photovision and in many regional and local publications. She has appeared on NPR, C-Span Book TV, WHYY Philadelphia, KPFK Los Angeles, Pacifica and many other radio stations, and she gave a TEDx talk in Phoenix. Most recently, in March 2016, Margaret did a solo half-hour Q&A appearance on Book TV's "Open Phones," program, taking questions about immigration from viewers around the nation. She's a regular speaker at the Tucson Festival of Books. This event is co-sponsored by The Duke Human Rights Center at FHI, The Duke Human Rights Center at the Kenan Institute for Ethics, Latino Studies, International Comparative Studies, History, Cultural Anthropology, The Human Rights Archive at the Rubenstein Library, The International Human Rights Clinic, and The Center for International and Comparative Law. For more information, please contact Ali Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu.

  • 5:30 PM • JB Duke Hotel

    Duke Law alumnae, students, and faculty attending Duke Women's Weekend are invited to join us for casual conversation and handcrafted cocktails at the new JB Duke Hotel before Women's Weekend begins. Location: J. Chou Bar at the JB Duke Hotel, 230 Science Drive, Durham, NC 27708. For additional information and to RSVP please contact caitlin.shaw@law.duke.edu. Hosted by the Alumni & Development Office.

Friday, February 23, 2018

  • 8:00 AM • Law School 3041

    Duke's Center on Law, Ethics and National Security (LENS) will hold its annual national security conference on February 23-24, 2018 at Duke Law School. The 2018 LENS conference is titled "Complexity and Security: The Role of the Law?" A full conference schedule is available at https://law.duke.edu/lens/conference/2018/. Registration is open for the conference. Sponsored by LENS. For more information, please contact Carol Abken and Victoria Zellefrow at lensmailbox@law.duke.edu.

  • 11:30 AM • Law School 4000

    A faculty seminar open to interested guests featuring Barak Richman, the Edgar P. and Elizabeth C. Bartlett Professor of Law and Professor of Business Administration at Duke University, on "Stateless Commerce and Global Governance." These workshops are sponsored by the Mellon Foundation-funded yearlong Sawyer Seminar series on "Corporate Rights and International Law: Past, Present, and Future." Additional co-sponsors include the Franklin Humanities Institute, Center for International and Comparative Law, and the History Department. Lunch is provided. For more information, please see https://sites.duke.edu/corporations/. To RSVP and for the papers, please contact Charlie Bartlett at charles.bartlett@duke.edu.

  • 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    This event will be rescheduled for later in the semester. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center and Duke Center on Law & Technology.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Join us for a conversation with Duke University students who attended and participated in COP23: the 2017 United Nations climate change negotiations in Bonn, Germany. Students from the U.N. Climate Change Negotiations Practicum will share their experiences and insights. Featuring special guest Jennifer Haverkamp, former U.S. Ambassador and State Department Special Representative for Environment and Water Resources. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by the U.N. Climate Change Negotiations Practicum and Bass Connections. For more information please contact Marlyn Dail at marlyn.dail@law.duke.edu.

Saturday, February 24, 2018

Monday, February 26, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any requests submitted for budgetary allocations. All requests must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance. This meeting is open to all who wish to see where DBA funds go. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Emani Walks at emani.walks@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    What does it mean to work as an anti-corruption lawyer at the World Bank? The Careers in International Law speaker series will host Jamieson Smith '01, Acting Chief Suspension Officer of the World Bank, for a wide-ranging conversation about the investigative and adjudicative processes through which the World Bank seeks to root out fraud and corruption in Bank-financed projects. Mr. Smith will also discuss his career path and offer advice to students interested in working at international organizations like the World Bank, and in the field of anti-corruption more generally. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by International Studies. For more information or to ask questions, please contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Join BLSA for its Black History Month keynote presentation featuring activist-comedian Baratunde Thurston. Sponsored by BLSA. For more information, please contact Bryant Wright at bryant.wright@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Please join the Women Law Students Association for a speaker panel featuring women in Government at the federal, state, and local levels. Sponsored by WLSA. For more information, please contact Kayla Scott at kayla.scott@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Interested in artificial intelligence? Curious about how particular practice areas will incorporate cutting-edge technology? Join us for a discussion on tech-facilitated lawyering, the roles of AI in law, technology and access to justice, and AI-enhanced lawyers and law students! During the lunch event, ROSS Intelligence CEO and Co-Founder Andrew Arruda will unveil EVA, the new publicly-accessible legal AI. Then, sign up to get a hands-on demonstration of this AI in action. The lunch and demonstration will be moderated by Professor Jeff Ward, Director of the Duke Center on Law & Tech. Co-sponsored by the Duke Law and Technology Society and the Career and Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Bailey Cage at bailey.cage@lawnet.duke.edu or David Aloyts at david.aloyts@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Join Karen Grisez, Litigation Special Counsel and Kate St. Romain, Litigation Associate from Fried Frank as they talk about how pro bono work can serve a volunteer attorney's personal goals for career development and sense of giving back while meeting professional obligations. They will also be discussing their newsworthy federal class action litigation challenging the actions of DOJ and DOD in delaying naturalization promised to foreign soldiers in exchange for their enlistment in Ready Reserves. Sponsored by the Center on Law, Race and Politics. For more information, please contact Melanie Walker at melanie.d.walker@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Kelli Muddell, Director of the Gender Justice Program at the International Center for Transitional Justice, will discuss trends in the field of transitional justice especially with respect to gender-based impacts of violations committed during conflict and under authoritarian regimes as well as how these impacts are addressed post-conflict. This talk will be moderated by Professor Aya Fujimura-Fanselow, Senior Lecturing Fellow and Supervising Attorney of the Duke International Human Rights Clinic. This is part of the Human Rights in Practice series, which is co-sponsored by the International Human Rights Clinic, and Center for International and Comparative Law. Additional co-sponsors include the Coalition Against Gendered Violence, Duke Human Rights Center at the Franklin Humanities Institute, Duke Human Rights Center at the Kenan Institute for Ethics, International Law Society, Human Rights Law Society, and Women Law Students Association. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Ali Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4044

    Please join WLSA and Professor Farahany for a roundtable conversation about working as a female attorney and legal academic. Professor Farahany is a leading scholar on the ethical, legal, and social implications of biosciences and emerging technologies, particularly those related to neuroscience and behavioral genetics. She is the Director of Duke Science & Society, the Duke MA in Bioethics & Science Policy, and a Professor of Law & Philosophy. In 2010, Farahany was appointed by President Obama to the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, and continues to serve as a member. She is an elected member of the American Law Institute, chair of the Criminal Justice Section of the Association of American Law Schools, on the Board of the International Neuroethics Society, and the recipient of the 2013 Paul M. Bator award given annually to an outstanding legal academic under 40. Sponsored by WLSA. Coffee and snacks will be served. For more information or to reserve a spot, please contact Nicole Enciso at nicole.enciso@duke.edu. Space is limited!

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Join the Human Rights Law Society for a screening of the mini-documentary "Home Economics". Documentary overview: Amy Poehler ventures into the world of the invisible women who help keep the California economy afloat: domestic workers. What she finds is a human story far more complex than the simple exploitation of poor women by the super-rich. While domestic workers organize for a living wage, some of their employers are also struggling - squeezed out of the middle class in an increasingly unequal economy in which everyone works harder than they used to. Sponsored by the Human Rights Law Society. For more information, please contact Bryce May at bryce.may@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4046

    The Student Scholarship Workshop Series dates and presenters have been scheduled. On Wednesday, February 28th our presenter will be Benjamin Alemparte. Future dates will be March 8, March 21, and April 11. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Allison Rackley at allison.rackley@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Law Teaching Committee. For more information, please contact Allison Rackley at allison.rackley@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    The European Union has recently slapped Google with record-breaking fines for ant-trust violations. In an increasingly global market, when do competitive advantages become legal liabilities? How should governments consider the interests of consumers when leveling fines against companies? How big is too big? We will discuss these and other trade-competition related problems. Sponsored by the Duke Law Federalist Society. For more information please contact Daniel Behrman at dhb24@duke.edu.

  • 1:45 PM • Law School, Goodson Law Library

    In the Law Library's Riddick Room 3201. As part of the Human Rights in Practice series, please join Kelli Muddell, Director of the Gender Justice Program at the International Center for Transitional Justice, for a one-hour, interactive group career counseling session to discuss pathways to human rights careers. This is a great opportunity to interact in an informal and small-group setting with our speakers following their presentations. Co-sponsored by the Center for International and Comparative Law and the International Human Rights Clinic. Space is very limited. For more information, or if interested, please contact or RSVP to Ali Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu. Please note the room is kept colder than normal, and food and drinks are not permitted.

Thursday, March 01, 2018

  • 8:45 AM • Penn Pavilion

    Free. Advanced registration required. Principles of academic freedom and free speech are central to a university's identity, but they are not simple. Some argue these values are unnecessarily invoked to defend actions that gratuitously target and harm students, faculty, and other members of university communities. Others respond that such perceived harms are inevitable if universities are to maintain their commitments to free inquiry and debate. The purpose of the Provost's Forum is to explore these issues in a deeper and more constructive way. Duke University's Mission Statement reaffirms its foundational commitment to promoting "an intellectual environment built on a commitment to free and open inquiry," which encompasses academic freedom, free speech, and freedom of assembly. But the range and application of those principles raise hard questions. Over the course of the day sessions will explore topics such as "Academic Freedom and the Mission of the University," "Civil Discourse Across Divides," and "Assembly, Protest, and Shared Spaces." Sponsored by the Office of the Provost. For a full schedule and registration please visit https://provost.duke.edu/. For more information, please contact Stephanie Lowd at Stephanie.Lowd@duke.edu with inquiries.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Current Mock Trial Board Members must attend this training, so that they can be fair and accurate judges of the Twiggs-Beskind Cup. Sponsored by the Mock Trial Board. For more information, please contact Andrea Herman at andrea.herman@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    WLSA invites you to join us for a lunch panel about formal and informal ways that women can be empowered in the legal field. We will cover empowerment methods in a variety of legal sectors including public interest, big law, and academia. What can both women and men in positions of leadership to empower young women entering the field? What are the steps young women can take to stand out? How do you make the most of mentorships? Come and find out! Panelists will include associates from McGuire Woods and Sullivan & Cromwell, and will be moderated by Professor Doriane Coleman. Lunch (not pizza) will be provided! Sponsored by WLSA. For more information, please contact Kathy Hong at kyh7@duke.edu or Samantha Abrams-Widdicombe asa57@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join the International Law Society and the Duke Law Career Center for a lunch discussion with Xiaoming Li (L '90) and Zinan Zhen from the Beijing office of Han Kun. Topics will include the landscape of legal profession in China, major developments over the past twenty years, and the differences between Chinese firms and international firms. Sponsored by ILS and CPDC. Lunch will be served. For more information, please contact Ian Zatkin Osburn at ian.zatkin.osburn@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3171

    The Student Scholarship Workshop Series dates and presenters have been scheduled. On Thursday, March 1st our presenter will be Laura Zenzerovich. Future dates will be March 8, March 21, March 29, and April 11. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Allison Rackley at allison.rackley@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Law Teaching Committee. For more information, contact Allison Rackley at allison.rackley@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 2014

    The Office of Student Affairs is pleased to announce a wonderful opportunity to have lunch with Dean David F. Levi. This is an excellent opportunity to have some one-on-one time with the Dean to talk about your Law School experience. Unfortunately, seating is limited. If you are unable to attend this lunch, there will be another opportunity to have lunch with the Dean this semester. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information or if you would like to attend, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at student_affairs@law.duke.edu no later than Friday, February 23 by 5:00 p.m.

  • 5:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Join us for dinner and a screening of Fantastic Lies, part of ESPN's 30 For 30 documentary series about a false accusation of sexual assault involving the Duke University lacrosse team, followed by a Q&A discussion from one of the defense attorneys and NCAJ current president Brad Bannon and Duke Professor Jim Coleman, who are featured in the film. The movie looks at how a false accusation destroyed reputations, how a DA acted inappropriately and illegally, and how a media-obsessed country rushed to judgment. RSVP here: https://www.ncaj.com/FantasticLiesDuke so we know how many people to accommodate. Sponsored by North Carolina Advocates for Justice and Duke Criminal Law Society. For more information, please contact Callie Thomas at callie.thomas@duke.edu.

  • 6:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Students in the Public Interest and Public Service Certificate program and their faculty and peer mentors are cordially invited to a certificate program kick-off dinner. The event is invitation only and an RSVP is requested. Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. For more information, please contact Stella Boswell at boswell@law.duke.edu.

Friday, March 02, 2018

  • 11:30 AM • Law School 4000

    A faculty seminar open to interested guests featuring Mark Wu, Assistant Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. These workshops are sponsored by the Mellon Foundation-funded yearlong Sawyer Seminar series on "Corporate Rights and International Law: Past, Present, and Future." Additional co-sponsors include the Franklin Humanities Institute, Center for International and Comparative Law, and the History Department. Lunch is provided. For more information, please see https://sites.duke.edu/corporations/. To RSVP and for the papers, please contact Charlie Bartlett at charles.bartlett@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    The Duke Student Loan Office will conduct a group Exit Loan Counseling Session for all federal student loan borrowers that are graduating at the end of the Spring 2018 semester. During this session, borrowers will receive a detailed listing of their loans, information regarding repayment options available and helpful tips for managing their loan debt. Registration is required for the group session. Further instructions and a registration link will be provided at a later date. Sponsored by the Office of Financial Aid. For more information, please contact Lena Howerton at financialaid@law.duke.edu.

  • 1:30 PM • See description

    Take a break from studying and take a tour of Duke's most well-known landmark, the Chapel! Afterwards we will also climb the tower and have the opportunity to see out over campus. Space is limited; please RSVP to the Office of Student Affairs at student_affairs@law.duke.edu.

Saturday, March 03, 2018

Monday, March 05, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Please join the Federalist Society in welcoming Robert Shibley, the Executive Director of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE). Since starting FIRE, Shibley has defended the rights of hundreds of college and university students and faculty members. Shibley will speak about First Amendment issues on college campuses. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Rina Plotkin at rina.plotkin@duke.edu or Seth Euster at seth.euster@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    WLSA and DLTS invite you to join us for a lunch panel centered on women in the law and technology. We would like to focus on the lack of women in prominent positions in these fields, why this is the case, and what can be done to bridge the gender gap in these fields. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by WLSA and DLTS. For more information, please contact Nabiha Aziz at nabiha.aziz@duke.edu or Sean Semmler at sean.semmler@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any requests submitted for budgetary allocations. All requests must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance. This meeting is open to all who wish to see where DBA funds go. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Emani Walks at emani.walks@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Professor Gene Nichol, of UNC, will be speaking on the legal and moral issues involved in the failure to expand Medicaid in North Carolina. Sponsored by ACS. For more information, please contact Chuck Matula at cfm26@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Come learn more about Bankruptcy and Restructuring. Sponsored by BLS. For more information contact Aseda Ghartey-Tagoe at eag44@duke.edu.

Tuesday, March 06, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Join LLM alumni who successfully took and passed the New York Bar for their top 10 tips on preparing for the Bar Exam. They will answer your questions such as: 1) Should I take a commercial review course? 2) Is it worth studying for the course locally? 3) How should I pace my study? 4) Which test center should I choose? 5) Which hotel to book and when to book it? 6) What to expect during the exam? And many more! Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Office of International Studies and the Career and Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    This session will provide an introduction to oral advocacy and the Hardt Cup Tournament for 1L students. Sponsored by the Duke Law Moot Court Board. For more information, please contact Kyle Nodes at kyle.nodes@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Lauri Mälksoo, Professor of International Law at the University of Tartu (Estonia), currently in residence at the Woodrow Wilson Center, will give a talk on "Russia and Non-Compliance with European Court of Human Rights Judgments." This event will be moderated by Larry Helfer, Harry R. Chadwick, Sr. Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Center for International and Comparative Law at Duke Law. This is part of the Human Rights in Practice series, which is co-sponsored by the International Human Rights Clinic, and Center for International and Comparative Law. Additional co-sponsors include the Duke Human Rights Center at the Franklin Humanities Institute, Duke Human Rights Center at the Kenan Institute for Ethics, Human Rights Law Society, and International Law Society. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Ali Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu or visit https://law.duke.edu/news/russia-and-non-compliance-european-court-huma….

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Please join us for a panel discussion about IP and Privacy Law in the video game industry. Panelists include attorneys from Playstation and Epic Games. Sponsored by DLTR, LES, and DLTS. Please contact Dacia Green at dacia.green@lawnet.duke.edu for more information.

  • 1:30 PM • Law School Star Commons

    The International Law Society will be hosting its bi-monthly language tables. Stop by to practice a new language or brush up on an old one. Coffee will be served! Current languages offered: Spanish, French, English, Chinese. Sponsored by the International Law Society. For more information, please contact Ian Zatkin Osburn at isz2@duke.edu.

  • 1:45 PM • Law School, Goodson Law Library

    In the Law Library's Riddick Room 3201. As part of the Human Rights in Practice series, please join Lauri Mälksoo, Professor of International Law at the University of Tartu (Estonia), currently in residence at the Woodrow Wilson Center, for a one-hour, interactive group career counseling session to discuss pathways to human rights careers. This is a great opportunity to interact in an informal and small-group setting with our speakers following their presentations. Co-sponsored by the Center for International and Comparative Law and the International Human Rights Clinic. Space is very limited. For more information, or if interested, please contact or RSVP to Ali Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu. Please note the room is kept colder than normal, and food and drinks are not permitted.

  • 6:00 PM • New York, NY

    Please join us for a special opportunity to visit with current and future students, alumni, and key members of the Duke Law community. We are delighted to share that David F. Levi, James B. Duke and Benjamin N. Duke Dean and Professor of Law, and Dean-designate Kerry Abrams will be attending. We hope you will join us for a wonderful evening celebrating Duke Law School! Drinks and appetizers will be served. Special thanks to Nora M. Jordan J.D.'83 and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP for hosting. Specific location: Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, 450 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10017. For additional information please contact Caitlin Shaw at caitlin.shaw@law.duke.edu. Coordinated by the Alumni & Development Office.

  • 6:00 PM • Law School 4042

    Please join WLSA in welcoming members of the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys, Judicial Division for a panel discussion. Business casual attire recommended. Space is limited. Space is limited. Please RSVP at http://bit.ly/2Ean2QU. Co-sponsored by the Duke Law Career & Professional Development Center and DBA. For more information, please contact Juliana Finley at juliana.finley@duke.edu.

Wednesday, March 07, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Jack Goldsmith, the Henry L. Shattuck Professor of Law at Harvard University, will deliver the annual Brainerd Currie Memorial Lecture on "The Failure of Internet Freedom." Goldsmith will make the case that the pursuit of internet regulation policies encouraging individual flourishing, technological innovation, and economic prosperity in the United States have had disastrous consequences abroad and domestically, where a relatively unregulated internet is being used for ill, to a point that threatens basic American institutions. Goldsmith is the author, most recently, of The Terror Presidency: Law and Judgment Inside The Bush Administration (W.W. Norton 2007), as well as of other books and articles on many topics related to terrorism, national security, international law, conflicts of law, and internet law. Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Kristin Triebel at kristin.triebel@law.duke.edu.

  • 6:00 PM • Washington, DC

    Please join us for a special opportunity to visit with current and future students, alumni, faculty, and key members of the Duke Law community. We are delighted to share that Dean-designate Kerry Abrams will be attending. We hope you will join us for a wonderful evening celebrating Duke Law School! Beer, wine, and appetizers will be served.Special thanks to Andrew M. Ray A.M.'91, J.D.'91 and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP for hosting. Specific location: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, 1111 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20004. For additional information please contact Caitlin Shaw at caitlin.shaw@law.duke.edu. Coordinated by the Alumni & Development Office.

Thursday, March 08, 2018

  • 8:30 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Please join Duke Law WLSA on March 8th in celebrating the achievements of women around the globe and at Duke Law! We will have donuts from Early Bird in Star Commons starting at 8:30 AM. Please also join us for WLSA Bar Review on Thursday night at The Social, where 10% of all proceeds will be donated to the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence. International Women's Day is a worldwide event that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and calls for gender parity. This year the global theme of International Women's Day is #PressforProgress. We encourage all members of the Duke Law community to take this time to celebrate women's achievements as well as appreciate how much progress still has yet to be made. Sponsored by Duke Law Women's Law Student Association. For more information, please contact Meredith George at meredith.george@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Interested in working in one of the fastest growing and most radically changing industries? Join attorney's from Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer's esteemed Life Sciences and Healthcare Regulatory practice for a panel discussion on what it is like working in the field. Sponsored by Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer and the Health Law Society. For more information, please contact Kelly Todd at kelly.a.todd@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3171

    The Student Scholarship Workshop Series dates and presenters have been scheduled. On Thursday, March 8th our presenter will be Andrew Gershenfeld. Future dates will be March 21, and April 11. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Allison Rackley at allison.rackley@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Law Teaching Committee. For more information, please contact Allison Rackley at allison.rackley@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Come meet with recent Duke Law Alums now working at Cadwalader. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Professor Macarena Sáez, Faculty Director of the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law and Fellow in International Legal Studies at American University Washington College of Law, and Professor Larry Helfer, Harry R. Chadwick, Sr. Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Center for International and Comparative Law at Duke Law, will give a talk titled "New Developments in LGBT Rights within the Inter-American System." This is part of the Human Rights in Practice series, which is co-sponsored by the International Human Rights Clinic, and Center for International and Comparative Law. Co-sponsors include Outlaw, Duke Human Rights Center at the Franklin Humanities Institute, Duke Human Rights Center at the Kenan Institute for Ethics, International Law Society, and Human Rights Law Society. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Ali Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    This session will provide an introduction to oral advocacy and the Hardt Cup Tournament for 1L students. Sponsored by the Duke Law Moot Court Board. For more information, please contact Kyle Nodes at kyle.nodes@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    The Durham Crisis Response Center is a local nonprofit organization that works with the community to end domestic and sexual violence through advocacy, education, support and prevention. Liz Herron, the Director of their Family Justice Center, will be here to explain more about what this important organization does and tell us about pro bono and other volunteer opportunities available to law students. A sign-up sheet for DCRC's next training sessions will be available, and lunch will be served. Sponsored by CAGV. For more information, please contact Anya Benenson at anya.benenson@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

  • 1:45 PM • Law School, Goodson Law Library

    In the Law Library's Riddick Room 3201. As part of the Human Rights in Practice series, please join Professor Macarena Sáez, Faculty Director of the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law and Fellow in International Legal Studies at American University Washington College of Law, for a one-hour, interactive group career counseling session to discuss pathways to human rights careers. This is a great opportunity to interact in an informal and small-group setting with our speakers following their presentations. Co-sponsored by the Center for International and Comparative Law and the International Human Rights Clinic. Space is very limited. For more information, or if interested, please contact or RSVP to Ali Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu. Please note the room is kept colder than normal, and food and drinks are not permitted.

  • 8:00 PM • Law School 4049

    The final round of the Twiggs-Beskind Cup Tournament. Sponsored by the Mock Trial Board. For more information, please contact Grace Hitzeman at grace.hitzeman@lawnet.duke.edu.

Friday, March 09, 2018

Monday, March 12, 2018

  • 6:00 PM • Washington, DC

    Washington, D.C. area alumni are warmly invited to join us for a reception for Duke Law's international program graduates in the Washington D.C. area and current LL.M. students. Special thanks to Baker Botts for hosting. Specific location: Baker Botts, The Warner, 1299 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 10th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20004. For additional information, please contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu. Coordinated by the International Office.

Monday, March 19, 2018

  • 11:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Ticket sales for "Tricky Dick IX: The 50th Anniversary Special" (March 22 at the Durham Arts Council). Sponsored by Tricky Dick with all proceeds going to PILF. For more information, please contact Tommy Humphreys at tih2@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    WLSA and the Career Center present Asking the Tough Questions, an event giving students the opportunity to ask questions to a panel regarding career focused issues that they otherwise may not be able to. Sponsored by WLSA and the Career Center. For more information, please contact Rory Henry at rory.henry@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Duke Law Mock Trial Board, Duke Law Moot Court Board, and Distinguished Trial Lawyers from The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) are proud to present Civility Matters here at Duke Law with the goal to elevate the standards of integrity, honor and courtesy in the legal profession. Join us for an inspiring panel discussion led by Professor Donald Beskind. Panel members include experienced trial lawyers from the plaintiffs and defense bars who work together to improve civility and the system of justice in our profession. Discussion will be focused on principles of civility, integrity and professionalism and Why Civility Matters ... especially in today's emotionally-charged legal environment. Sponsored by Mock Trial, ABOTA, and the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

  • 11:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Ticket sales for "Tricky Dick IX: The 50th Anniversary Special" (March 22 at the Durham Arts Council). Sponsored by Tricky Dick with all proceeds going to PILF. For more information, please contact Tommy Humphreys at tih2@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Curious about venture capital and emerging companies? Attorneys from Latham & Watkins are here to give us a peek behind the curtain. Learn about everything from life as a start-up/VC associate to careers in venture capital. Promoted by the Law and Entrepreneurship Society and the Duke Law & Technology Society. Sponsored by Latham & Watkins LLP. For more information, please contact Tanya Smith at tanya.m.smith@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Are you interested in hearing more about externships - either locally in the Triangle or through the Duke in D.C. program? Come hear about how to earn course credit while building your resume, making connections, serving your community, and learning how to lawyer in the real world. You'll hear about opportunities in government, non-profit, and corporate counsels' offices, and hear from externship alumni about how to find a placement and succeed once you get there. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by Duke Law Externships. For questions contact the Director of Externships Anne Gordon at agordon@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4000

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any requests submitted for budgetary allocations. All requests must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance. This meeting is open to all who wish to see where DBA funds go. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Emani Walks at emani.walks@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3000

    Attorneys from White & Case will be hosting a lunch and learn for first year BLSA and HLSA students. Sponsored by BLSA and HLSA. For more information, please contact Marnishia Jernigan at mlj46@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Please join Mary Crane, a nationally recognized speaker and trainer, for a presentation on how to make the most out of networking events for LLM students. Covered topics include: research and preparation for events, introducing oneself, introducing others, initiating, maintaining, and exiting conversations, follow-up, and related issues. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by International Studies. For more information, please contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu.

  • 4:30 PM • Off-campus

    Duke Law CPDC will host the annual "1L Blueprint for Success" event at the Durham Convention Center. Students will have the opportunity to network with lawyers and recruiters from top law firm and government and public interest law offices across the country. For more information, please contact Erin Biggerstaff at erin.biggerstaff@law.duke.edu and visit https://sites.duke.edu/dukelawcpdc/1l-blueprint-for-success/. Sponsored by the Career and Professional Development Center.

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

  • 11:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Ticket sales for "Tricky Dick IX: The 50th Anniversary Special" (March 22 at the Durham Arts Council). Sponsored by Tricky Dick with all proceeds going to PILF. For more information, please contact Tommy Humphreys at tih2@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join Darius Charney, Senior Staff Attorney at the Center for Constitutional Rights, for "Lawyering for Racial Justice." He will discuss the various ways in which lawyers engage in efforts to achieve racial justice, ranging from litigation to advocacy, media, and partnering with and supporting grassroots social movements and activists. This is part of the Human Rights in Practice series, which is co-sponsored by the International Human Rights Clinic, and Center for International and Comparative Law. Additional co-sponsors include the Black Law Students Association, Duke Human Rights Center at the Franklin Humanities Institute, Duke Human Rights Center at the Kenan Institute for Ethics, International Law Society, and Human Rights Law Society. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Ali Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    The Duke Law & Technology Society will be holding elections. All members should be sure to attend because it will directly affect the future leadership of the society. There are many open positions and all interested members must submit an email stating their name, the position they are interested in, their qualifications, and their goals for the society to Sean Semmler (sas131@duke.edu) by the end of Spring Break. If you have questions over Spring Break, please reach out to Kyle Levenberg, Rohit Jayawardhan or Jeremy Muhlfelder. Sponsored by Duke Law & Technology Society. For more information, please contact Sean Semmler at sas131@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4046

    The Student Scholarship Workshop Series dates and presenters have been scheduled. On Wednesday, March 21st our presenter will be Luke Morgan. The last workshop of the semester will be April 11. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Allison Rackley at allison.rackley@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Law Teaching Committee. For more information, please contact Allison Rackley at allison.rackley@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4044

    Please join alumna Sasha Greenberg (L'16) from Smith, Gambrell & Russell for a casual lunch and tips on how to break into the Atlanta legal market. Space is limited, so please sign up at:www.SignUpGenius.com/go/5080D44A8A92FA5F49-come. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at Dale.Malone@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Please join Jamie Gorelick for "The Relationship between the Department of Justice and the White House." Ms. Gorelick is one of the longest serving Deputy Attorneys General of the United States, in which capacity she coordinated interactions between the Department of Justice and the White House with respect to ongoing criminal investigations as well as numerous other matters. Her career has spanned the legal, corporate and public policy landscape. A litigator by training, she is a partner at WilmerHale in Washington, where she counsels organizations and individuals on regulatory and enforcement matters as well as issues at the intersection of law and policy, including congressional inquiries. She regularly serves on commissions and boards of inquiry. She has been a member of the National Security Advisory Panel at the Central Intelligence Agency, and is a member of the Defense Policy Board. Sponsored by the Program in Public Law. Lunch will be served. For more information, please contact Carol Abken at carol.abken@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Please join David Boles '02, partner in the London office of Latham & Watkins, for a wide-ranging conversation about international capital markets. Mr. Boles will focus specifically on the general structure of a Capital Markets deal, challenges and opportunities for capital markets attorneys in the London market, the impact of Brexit, and the current issues facing the industry. Mr. Boles will also offer advice to students interested in starting their legal careers abroad, particularly careers with international law firms. Co-sponsored by the JD/LLM Program in International and Comparative Law. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Ali Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    1Ls: the Casenote competition is less than two months away! Hear from each of the Editors in Chief of Duke's student run-publications and find out what makes each journal so distinctive and rewarding. Preliminary details about the competition will also be announced. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by the Casenote Committee. For more information, contact Kyle Medin at kyle.medin@law.duke.edu, or Irene Kim at ah.reum.kim@law.duke.edu.

  • 1:30 PM • Law School, Goodson Law Library

    In the Law Library's Riddick Room 3201. As part of the Human Rights in Practice series, please join Darius Charney from the Center for Constitutional Rights for a one-hour, interactive group career counseling session to discuss pathways to human rights careers. This is a great opportunity to interact in an informal and small-group setting with our speakers following their presentations. Co-sponsored by the Center for International and Comparative Law and the International Human Rights Clinic. Space is very limited. For more information, or if interested, please contact or RSVP to Ali Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu. Please note the room is kept colder than normal, and food and drinks are not permitted.

Thursday, March 22, 2018

  • 11:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Ticket sales for "Tricky Dick IX: The 50th Anniversary Special" (March 22 at the Durham Arts Council). Sponsored by Tricky Dick with all proceeds going to PILF. For more information, please contact Tommy Humphreys at tih2@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Ross Barton, Hiring Partner for the Charlotte office of Alston & Bird, LLP, will share with you his insights on how to succeed as a summer associate and best position yourself to receive an offer at the end of the summer. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at Dale.Malone@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Join the American Constitution Society as we learn about the biggest labor case this Supreme Court term from the counsel who argued it. David Frederick, veteran Supreme Court advocate, joins us to discuss his most recent oral argument in Janus v. AFSCME. In Janus, the court considered whether to overrule the landmark labor case Abood v. Detroit Board of Education, and its holding that public employees can be required to pay union dues. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the American Constitution Society. For more information, please contact Jack Smith at jack.c.smith@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Please join the Federalist Society in welcoming Prof. Jeremy Rabkin, Professor of Law at George Mason University. Prof. Rabkin will speak on how new military technologies such as drones, autonomous robots, and cyber weapons will change the laws of armed conflict, based on his new book, "Striking Power." He will be joined by another Duke professor announced at a later date. Lunch (Chick-Fil-A) will be provided. Sponsored by the Federalist Society. For more information, please contact Natalie Pita at natalie.pita@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Curious about private equity? Top private equity attorneys from Weil Gotshal are here to give us a crash course in everything from fund formation to dealmaking. Promoted by the Law and Entrepreneurship Society and the Law and Business Society. Sponsored by Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. For more information, please contact Tanya Smith at tanya.m.smith@duke.edu.

Friday, March 23, 2018

  • 8:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Sponsored by the Office of Admissions. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions.

  • 11:30 AM • Law School 4000

    A faculty seminar open to interested guests featuring Gwendolyn Gordon, Assistant Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. These workshops are sponsored by the Mellon Foundation-funded yearlong Sawyer Seminar series on "Corporate Rights and International Law: Past, Present, and Future." Additional co-sponsors include the Franklin Humanities Institute, Center for International and Comparative Law, and the History Department. Lunch is provided. For more information, please see https://sites.duke.edu/corporations/. To RSVP and for the paper, please contact Charlie Bartlett at charles.bartlett@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • See description

    Sponsored by Goodwin ProctorSupported by the Duke Center for Law & Technology, the and the Civil Justice Clinic's Eviction Diversion Program. The Duke I&E Bullpen (215 Morris St, Durham).Intrigued by the potential of technology to transform how we practice law? Join Joshua Eisenson from Goodwin Proctor for lunch and a discussion on how the firm leverages technology to create innovative approaches to legal problem solving, including their freely available Founders Workbench tools. 12:30 to 1:30pm. Then join us for a hands-on, interactive workshop on design thinking applied to eviction procedures in Durham. Get ready to work in teams, and imagine new and creative ways to bring about community change. Facilitated by Duke Law alum Keith Porcaro, a Harvard Berkman Klein Fellow, lawyer and technologist, along with Professors Charles Holton and Jesse McCoy of the Civil Justice Clinic, Jeff Ward of the Duke Center on Law & Technology and members from the Mayor's Office of Durham. 1:30 to 3:30pm Spots are limited for this session. Sign-up at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6gTAbFXTYo2ObsQNDFlXR9l76-Ln…. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at Dale.Malone@law.duke.edu.

  • 2:00 PM • Trent Semans Center for Health Education - Great Hall

    Please join us for the Duke University Gerrymandering Forum featuring speakers Guy-Uriel Charles, JD (Law), Jonathan Mattingly, PhD (Math), and Fredrick Mayer, PhD (Public Policy) at the Great Hall, Trent Semans Center. Presentations will focus on the multidisciplinary aspects of redistricting. A reception will follow at 4PM in the Atrium. This event is free and open to the Duke Community. Registration is required: http://bit.ly/2GwECfq. Sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, Sanford School of Public Policy, and Duke Law. For more information, please visit https://frmr.duke.edu/events/duke-university-gerrymandering-forum.

  • 2:30 PM • Trent Semans Center for Health Education - Great Hall

    Forum presenting the science and policy behind gerrymandering. Panel presenters include Jonathan Mattingly, PhD (Mathematics), Frederick Mayer, PhD (Public Policy), and Guy-Uriel Charles, JD (Law).

    Event begins at 2:30PM in Trent Semans Great Hall with a reception to follow at 4PM in the Atrium.

    Open to Duke Community. Registration Required: http://bit.ly/2GwECfq

  • 2:45 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Come stock up on Duke Law merchandise during the Admitted Students Weekend PILF Merchandise Sale! We will have many clothing and gift items available. Proceeds benefit PILF. Sponsored by PILF. For more information contact Courtney Magnus at courtney.magnus@duke.edu.

Saturday, March 24, 2018

  • 9:00 AM • Law School 3041

    Sponsored by the Office of Admissions. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions.

  • 5:00 PM • See description

    Volunteers will train and certify in the preparation of Foreign Student and Scholar income tax returns. Volunteers will then prepare tax returns at Duke International House (I-House, located at 300 Alexander Ave., Durham, NC 27705). The service dates at I-House are Saturday, March 24; Sunday, March 25; Saturday, March 31; Saturday April 7 and Sunday, April 8. Please RSVP to burrucker@law.duke.edu by 3:00 on Friday, March 2. Dinner will be served. Sponsored by VITA. For more information, please contact Kim Burrucker at burrucker@law.duke.edu.

Sunday, March 25, 2018

  • 5:00 PM • See description

    Volunteers will train and certify in the preparation of Foreign Student and Scholar income tax returns. Volunteers will then prepare tax returns at Duke International House (I-House, located at 300 Alexander Ave., Durham, NC 27705). The service dates at I-House are Saturday, March 24; Sunday, March 25; Saturday, March 31; Saturday April 7 and Sunday, April 8. Please RSVP to burrucker@law.duke.edu by 3:00 on Friday, March 2. Dinner will be served. Sponsored by VITA. For more information, please contact Kim Burrucker at burrucker@law.duke.edu.

Monday, March 26, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    A must introduction for 1L students interested in Journal membership and the Casenote Competition. Join Professors Margaret Lemos and Joseph Blocher to learn about the journal experience and value of participation. What are the benefits of journal membership? How do journal members participate in the scholarly community? What is a casenote, how can you prepare to write one? All 1Ls are encouraged to attend - this event will NOT be recorded. Lunch provided. Sponsored by the Duke Law Casenote Committee. For more information contact casenote@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Please join the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) for the "Biglaw in a Bite" Series, a three-part panel event dedicated to exploring Duke's three biggest legal markets. The Biglaw in a Bite: CA panel will showcase alumni working in the Northern and Southern California to address regional considerations such as practice trends, hiring, diversity, and lifestyle. Panelists include Alan Fu (Kirkland & Ellis, San Francisco), Patrick Park (Kirkland & Ellis, Los Angeles), Jamie Otto (Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Palo Alto), and Bob Zhao (Simpson Thacher, Palo Alto). Lunch will be served. Sponsored by APALSA and the DBA. For more information, please contact Victoria Tan at victoria.tan@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Should universities continue to award admission preferences based on race and ethnicity - especially when changing demographics mean this is no longer a black-white issue but one where, for instance, Asian Americans are discriminated against in favor of Latinos? As a legal matter, how "compelling" are the "educational benefits" purported to result from this discrimination, and do they outweigh the costs of treating Americans differently based on skin color and what country their ancestors came from? Sponsored by the Duke Federalist Society. For more information, please contact Kevin Kallmes at kevin.kallmes@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Human trafficking is a serious issue both domestically and around the world. Join us for a discussion of modern trends and current challenges in the field. We will be joined by practitioners from a variety of perspectives, including federal prosecution, state law making, federal law enforcement, nonprofit research and advocacy, victims services, and human rights. Co-sponsored by the Douglass Fellowship, the Human Rights Law Society, the International Law Society, and the Immigrant & Refugee Project. For more information, please contact Meaghan Newkirk at meaghan.newkirk@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any requests submitted for budgetary allocations. All requests must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance. This meeting is open to all who wish to see where DBA funds go. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Emani Walks at emani.walks@lawnet.duke.edu.

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4000

    The Duke Law Journal and the Hispanic Law Students Association are excited to partner for a lunch event. Join us for an informal chat about the process of writing an excellent casenote. DLJ ambassadors are happy to answer questions about everything from inclusivity to bluebooking. Sponsored by the Duke Law Journal and the Hispanic Law Students Association. For more information, please contact Tanya Smith at tanya.m.smith@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    For more information, please contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center and Duke Center on Law & Technology.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    This is a mandatory information session for most LLM students who plan to sit for the New York bar exam. We will review parts of the NY Bar application including the LLM Certificate of Attendance form, the transcript request process, and the handwriting specimen requirement. Attendees are encouraged to review the LLM Certificate of Attendance in advance at http://www.nybarexam.org/Docs/LLMCertificateofAttendanceForm.pdf. Please note that students who are qualified to sit for the bar exam by the virtue of their home country law degree do not need to attend this session. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by Academic Affairs. For more information, please contact Dean Barnes at barnes@law.duke.edu for more information.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Are defending human rights and having a career in big law incompatible? Come hear a panel of attorneys discuss how they use human rights frameworks in their day-to-day work in big law. The panelists are Kate Gibson from Covington & Burling (DC), Dan Becker from Skadden (DC), Jenny Woodson from Akin Gump (NY), and Bill Holston from the Human Rights Initiative of North Texas. Moderated by Bethan Cynon, Duke Career Counselor for Government and Public Interest. Lunch (including vegetarian options) will be provided. Sponsored by the Human Rights Law Society. Co-sponsored by ACLU, the Government and Public Service Society, the Women Law Students Association, Duke Immigrant and Refugee Project, the Muslim Law Students Association, and the International Law Society. For more information, please contact Michael Phillips at mhp14@duke.edu.

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Please join Dean David F. Levi and Professor Joel Fleishman as they moderate a discussion about the law and creativity with Rebecca Rimel, president and CEO of The Pew Charitable Trusts, and Jim McMillan, Pew's general counsel. Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, March 29, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3171

    The Student Scholarship Workshop Series dates and presenters have been scheduled. On Thursday, March 29th our presenter will be Kyle Housley. Future dates will be April 3, and April 11. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Allison Rackley at allison.rackley@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Law Teaching Committee. For more information, contact Allison Rackley at allison.rackley@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Please join the Federalist Society in welcoming Dr. James Carafano, a leading expert in national security and foreign policy challenges, who is The Heritage Foundation's Vice President, Foreign and Defense Policy Studies. Dr. Carafano will offer a general overview of the implications of the Trump Administration's foreign policy, reflecting on the events of 2017 and offering insights into 2018. He will be joined by another Duke professor announced at a later date. Lunch (Chick-Fil-A) will be provided. Sponsored by the Federalist Society. For more information, please contact Jack Fines at jack.fines@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    An introduction to artificial intelligence and the analysis of negotiated legal agreements. See the tools being deployed by the world's largest banks and technology companies. This hands-on session will include the opportunity for students to "try their hands" at training AI tools for common M&A and regulatory inquires. Representative topics include change of control, assignment rights, limitations of liability and data privacy. This lunch and learn will be led by principals of Apogee Legal, including Duke Law alums: Jim Wagner, Apogee Legal (Duke Law JD, 1993) Ian Walker, Apogee Legal (Duke Law LLM, 2015). Sponsored by the Duke Law and Tech Society. For further information, please contact Rohit Jayawardhan at rohit.jayawardhan@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Although you are still 1Ls, the 2L job search has arrived. How do you find a 2L job? When and where should you start looking? And how can you use your 1L summer most effectively to secure a 2L job? In this program, we will answer these questions, introduce you to the 2L job search resources at your disposal, and lay the groundwork for your 2L job search. Live program will in in Room 3041 with 3037 available as an overflow room. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at Dale.Malone@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Join ILS for a conversation on the Rohingya people of Myanmar and the human rights abuses they face. Our panel will include Joseph K. Grieboski, the Chairman of the Board of Directors and President of International Campaign for the Rohingya, Alyssa M. Clauser, Immigration Counselor at Durham's chapter of Church World Service and Mr. Helalhuddin Bin Mohamad Shafie, a former Rohingya refugee now living in North Carolina. The talk will be moderated by Professor Laurence Helfer, and lunch will be served. Sponsored by the International Law Society, co-sponsored by the Human Rights Law Society, the Duke Immigration and Refugee Project, the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University, the John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute at Duke University and the International Human Rights Clinic at Duke Law. For more information, please contact Sophia Durand at sophia.durand@duke.edu.

Friday, March 30, 2018

  • All Day • Rubenstein Library Holsti-Anderson Family Assembly Room 153

    Join us for a major symposium on the history of American universities and the legacies of slavery, which provides an occasion to reflect on the meaning of monuments, racism, white supremacy, the history of the South, and their meaning for the present. It is convening some of the nation's leading scholars of history, law, economics, art history, and sociology whose voices have been central to the current debate.

  • 8:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Get into the spirit of March Madness by signing-up for PILF's FIRST EVER 3-v-3 Basketball Tournament! To raise money for student summer funding, PILF is hosting a 12-team, 3-v-3 double elimination basketball tournament on Sunday, April 8th from 10:00 am - 4:30 pm at Duke University's Card Gym. Team Sign-ups will be Friday, March 30th from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. Cap of 12 teams, $10 entry fee per player. Teams must have a minimum of 3 players and a maximum of 6. Registration is first-come-first-serve, and all teams must pay in full. One person can register their entire team, and will need to have the full names and email addresses of ALL players. Sign-ups will end as soon as all team slots are filled. Bracket seeding will be determined by a random drawing, however the first 4 co-ed teams to register will receive first round byes. The championship team will earn ultimate bragging rights, Duke swag, and a free dinner at Blaze Pizza. Sponsored by PILF. For more information contact victoria.aranda@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    The Duke Law Journal and the Women Law Students Association are excited to partner for a lunch event. Join us for an informal chat about the process of writing an excellent casenote. DLJ ambassadors are happy to answer questions about everything from inclusivity to bluebooking. Sponsored by the Duke Law Journal and the Women Law Students Association. For more information, please contact Tanya Smith at tanya.m.smith@duke.edu.

  • 3:00 PM • Law School 4055

    Jim Wagner (L'93) and Ian Walker (LLM '15) from Apogee Legal will be hosting an AI competition where you will train an AI tool to do due diligence for specific legal subject matter of your own choosing. You will learn how to use software to build your own application at the orientation on March 29th. You will build your product on March 30th, 9am - 2:30pm, then present your results at 3pm in room 4055. Come see the tools being deployed by the world's largest businesses, and try your hands at training AI tools for M&A, regulatory inquiries, change of control provisions, assignment rights, limitations of liability and data privacy.Sponsored by Duke Law & Tech Society. For further information, please contact Rohit Jayawardhan at rohit.jayawardhan@duke.edu.

  • 6:30 PM • See description

    Please join faculty, staff, and students at the annual Duke Law Passover Seder.
    This event is made possible, in part, through the generosity of Michael L. Tanchum L'72 and Letty M. Tanchum L'73, who in 1999 established an endowment in honor of the late Professor Mel Shimm and his wife, Dr. Cynia Shimm, in gratitude for their many years of hosting Duke Law students at their family Seder. Please help us continue this wonderful tradition. Please RSVP by March 10 at https://goo.gl/forms/I7HX1TPCkQhCKFCt2. For more information, please contact Andrea Herman at andrea.herman@duke.edu.

Saturday, March 31, 2018

  • All Day • Rubenstein Library Holsti-Anderson Family Assembly Room 153

    Join us for a major symposium on the history of American universities and the legacies of slavery, which provides an occasion to reflect on the meaning of monuments, racism, white supremacy, the history of the South, and their meaning for the present. It is convening some of the nation's leading scholars of history, law, economics, art history, and sociology whose voices have been central to the current debate.

  • 5:00 PM • See description

    Volunteers will train and certify in the preparation of Foreign Student and Scholar income tax returns. Volunteers will then prepare tax returns at Duke International House (I-House, located at 300 Alexander Ave., Durham, NC 27705). The service dates at I-House are Saturday, March 24; Sunday, March 25; Saturday, March 31; Saturday April 7 and Sunday, April 8. Please RSVP to burrucker@law.duke.edu by 3:00 on Friday, March 2. Dinner will be served. Sponsored by VITA. For more information, please contact Kim Burrucker at burrucker@law.duke.edu.

Monday, April 02, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Professor Ortiz of the University of Virginia will discuss the case he recently litigated before the Supreme Court, Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis. This case examines whether employment contracts can legally bar employees from collective arbitration under the National Labor Relations Act. Sponsored by the American Constitution Society. For more information, please contact Chris Smith at chris.r.smith@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Interested in a career in government or public service? Unsure about whether or not you want to do OCI in the fall? Learn more about going through OCI as a public interest motivated student and how a public interest job search works at this lunch panel featuring discussion and advice from your fellow students and Stella Boswell from the Office of Public Interest & Pro Bono. Noodles & Company will be served. Sponsored by the Government and Public Service Society. For more information, please contact Ellie Shingleton at eleanor.shingleton@duke.edu or Kelly Adams at kelly.e.adams@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any requests submitted for budgetary allocations. All requests must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance. This meeting is open to all who wish to see where DBA funds go. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Emani Walks at emani.walks@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4000

    The Duke Law Journal, The Asian Pacific American Law Student Association, and the South Asian Law Students Association, are excited to partner for a lunch event. Join us for an informal chat about the process of writing an excellent casenote. DLJ ambassadors are happy to answer questions about everything from inclusivity to bluebooking. Sponsored by the Duke Law Journal and the South Asian Law Students Association. For more information, please contact Tanya Smith at tanya.m.smith@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Above the Law Founding Editor & Editor-At-Large David Lat will speak about The Future of Judicial Nominations, and Professor Ernie Young will add comments. Sponsored by Duke Law Federalist Society. For more information, please contact Harrison Newman at harrison.newman@duke.edu or Logan Page at logan.page@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Join several editors-in-chief of Duke's journals as they share helpful tips and strategies for effective casenote writing and Bluebooking. They will also provide some insight on the casenote evaluation process. Sponsored by the Duke Law Casenote Committee. For more information, please contact casenote@law.duke.edu.

Tuesday, April 03, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Going to a firm this summer? Here's a question for you: Realization, utilization, AFAs-do you know what these terms mean? You should, because they are key to law firm success-and thus, your success as part of the firm. Associate Dean and Senior Lecturing Fellow Bruce Elvin will teach you the basics of the law firm business model so that you are ready to add value from Day 1. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at Dale.Malone@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Come celebrate the annual D.O.N.E. awards (Duke Law's Outstanding and Noteworthy Endeavors)! Capped by the Distinguished Teacher Award, various students and student organizations will be honored. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, contact Tanya Smith at tanya.m.smith@duke.edu.

Wednesday, April 04, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Please join us as Jonathan L. Zittrain, the George Bemis Professor of International Law and Director of the Law Library at Harvard Law School, delivers the annual David L. Lange Lecture in Intellectual Property Law (formerly named the Meredith and Kip Frey Lecture in Intellectual Property Law). Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Kristin Triebel at kristin.triebel@law.duke.edu.

  • 5:00 PM • Rubenstein Library Holsti-Anderson Family Assembly Room 153

    Please join Duke Law Innocence Project as we discuss the challenges faced by exonerated women. This event will feature a screening of Southwest of Salem, a 2016 documentary directed by Deborah Esquenazi about the persecution of four Latina lesbians in 1997 and 1998. Following the screening, we will hear from Anna Vasquez who spent more than a decade of her life as a convicted sex offender for a crime that never happened. Sponsored by Duke Law Innocence Project For more information, please contact Diamond Zambrano at diamond.zambrano@duke.edu

  • 6:00 PM • Law School 3043

    Duke Law students, faculty, and staff are invited to join us on Wednesday, April 4 at 6:00 p.m. for a special conversation with Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO & Co-Founder of Blackstone. The firm is a leading global asset manager with $434 billion Assets Under Management (as of December 31, 2017). Mr. Schwarzman P'06 will sit down with David F. Levi, James B. Duke and Benjamin N. Duke Dean of the School of Law and Professor of Law, and William Boulding, Dean of the Fuqua School of Business and J.B. Fuqua Professor for a wide-ranging conversation about his life, career, and lifelong commitment to developing transformative solutions to complex problems through business and philanthropy, including the Schwarzman Scholars program, which is building a global network of young leaders, providing them with knowledge of China and high-level professional relationships in the country. Boxed dinners will be provided to all registered attendees. Space is limited - register today at http://rsvp.duke.edu/d/hgqnm1! Hosted by the Alumni & Development Office. For additional information, please contact Caitlin Shaw at caitlin.shaw@law.duke.edu

Thursday, April 05, 2018

  • 9:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Come check out the PILF Merchandise sale outside Star Commons from 9 to 5. We will have a lot of great clothing and gift items! This is the last merchandise sale of the year (though there will be another sale during Alumni Weekend). All proceeds benefit PILF. Sponsored by PILF. For more information, please contact Karina Moy, at karina.moy@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    The Duke Student Loan Office will conduct a group Exit Loan Counseling Session for all federal student loan borrowers that are graduating at the end of the Spring 2018 semester. During this session, borrowers will receive a detailed listing of their loans, information regarding repayment options available and helpful tips for managing their loan debt. Registration is required for the group session. Further instructions and a registration link will be provided at a later date. Sponsored by the Office of Financial Aid. For more information, please contact Lena Howerton at financialaid@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Howard Dudley, a client of the Duke Law Wrongful Convictions Clinic, Chris Mumma, Executive Director of the North Carolina Center on Actual Innocence, and Professor Jamie Lau will discuss the challenges and difficulties that those who have been wrongfully convicted face after they are released from prison - securing a job, reuniting with family, adjusting to social/cultural changes that may have happened during their time in prison, etc. Sponsored by the Duke Law Innocence Project and DBA. For more information, please contact Kelley Storey at ks306@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Come learn more about in-house career paths. Sponsored by BLS. For more information, please contact Aseda Ghartey-Tagoe at eag44@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4172

    The Student Scholarship Workshop Series dates and presenters have been scheduled. On Thursday, April 5th our presenter will be Logan Page. Future dates will be April 11. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Allison Rackley at allison.rackley@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Law Teaching Committee. For more information, contact Allison Rackley at allison.rackley@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 2014

    The Office of Student Affairs is pleased to announce a wonderful opportunity to have lunch with Dean David F. Levi. This is an excellent opportunity to have some one-on-one time with the Dean to talk about your Law School experience. This will be the last "Lunch with the Dean" this semester, and seating is limited. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information or if you would like to attend, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at student_affairs@law.duke.edu no later than Friday, March 23 by 5:00 p.m.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4046

    For more information, please contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center and Duke Center on Law & Technology.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Are you a student who might be interested in pursuing public interest work upon graduation? Do you want to learn more about the opportunities available to entry-level attorneys? Please join us for a presentation and student panel discussion on post-graduate fellowships! Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Government and Public Service Society and the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. For more information, please contact Amanda Ng at amanda.ng@duke.edu.

Friday, April 06, 2018

  • 7:30 AM • Law School 3037

    The Center for Innovation Policy at Duke Law and the Federal Circuit Bar Association present a one-day program focusing on important patent issues affecting the protection of cutting-edge technology. The program will provide 7 hours of CLE credit. Sessions: "Women in IP Breakfast"; "The Impact of Recent Section 101 Patent Eligibility Cases on U.S. Innovation"; "Hot Topics in PTAB Proceedings"; "Moderated Discussion with The Honorable Todd M. Hughes, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit"; "Supreme Court Review of Federal Circuit Decisions"; "A View from the Bench" (judges discuss effective advocacy and brief writing); and, "Diversity in Courts, Agencies, Corporations and Law Firms." More information and to register: http://bit.ly/2oN4kGg. Law School contacts: Balfour Smith or Carol Abken at innovationpolicy@law.duke.edu.

  • 1:00 PM • Duke Lemur Center

    Take a break and relax with a tour of the Duke Lemur Center! Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. Space is limited; please RSVP to the Office of Student Affairs at student_affairs@law.duke.edu.

Saturday, April 07, 2018

  • 9:00 AM • See description

    North Carolina law requires drivers to have two working brake lights at all times. This leads to unnecessary police interaction during traffic stops that can lead to searches. In Durham, these stops happen three times as much to black drivers as to white drivers. Many people do not have the means or time to fix brake lights themselves, so help us pass along the word, come swing by, and let Duke Law and graduate students committed to social justice help you fix them! The location is the Advanced Auto Parts Parking Lot at 2206 N. Roxboro St. in Durham (27704). Sponsored by the Duke Black Graduate & Professional Students Association and the Duke Law ACLU. For more information, email Chris DiNardo (cjd56@duke.edu).

  • 5:00 PM • See description

    Volunteers will train and certify in the preparation of Foreign Student and Scholar income tax returns. Volunteers will then prepare tax returns at Duke International House (I-House, located at 300 Alexander Ave., Durham, NC 27705). The service dates at I-House are Saturday, March 24; Sunday, March 25; Saturday, March 31; Saturday April 7 and Sunday, April 8. Please RSVP to burrucker@law.duke.edu by 3:00 on Friday, March 2. Dinner will be served. Sponsored by VITA. For more information, please contact Kim Burrucker at burrucker@law.duke.edu.

Sunday, April 08, 2018

  • 5:00 PM • See description

    Volunteers will train and certify in the preparation of Foreign Student and Scholar income tax returns. Volunteers will then prepare tax returns at Duke International House (I-House, located at 300 Alexander Ave., Durham, NC 27705). The service dates at I-House are Saturday, March 24; Sunday, March 25; Saturday, March 31; Saturday April 7 and Sunday, April 8. Please RSVP to burrucker@law.duke.edu by 3:00 on Friday, March 2. Dinner will be served. Sponsored by VITA. For more information, please contact Kim Burrucker at burrucker@law.duke.edu.

Monday, April 09, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Join Law Students for Life in viewing a pro-life documentary. Sponsored by Law Students for Life. For more information, please contact Lindsay Baxter at lindsay.baxter@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any requests submitted for budgetary allocations. All requests must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance. This meeting is open to all who wish to see where DBA funds go. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Emani Walks at emani.walks@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3000

    Please join Darius Charney, Senior Staff Attorney at the Center for Constitutional Rights, for "Lawyering for Racial Justice." He will discuss the various ways in which lawyers engage in efforts to achieve racial justice, ranging from litigation to advocacy, media, and partnering with and supporting grassroots social movements and activists. This is part of the Human Rights in Practice series, which is co-sponsored by the International Human Rights Clinic, and Center for International and Comparative Law. Additional co-sponsors include the Black Law Students Association, Duke Human Rights Center at the Franklin Humanities Institute, Duke Human Rights Center at the Kenan Institute for Ethics, International Law Society, and Human Rights Law Society. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Ali Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Are you attending Duke Law School on F1 or J1 visa and intend to remain in the U.S. following the conclusion of your Optional Practical Training (OPT)? If so, please join Lorcan Shannon LLM'10 for a detailed discussion on the process and requirements of securing permanent residence in the U.S. At the session, students will learn about H1B work visa program, types of companies that generally hire H1Bs, employer requirements, next steps (i.e. Green Card) and many more. Mr. Shannon will also share his own career path and experience and offer advice to students interested in pursuing immigration law as a career. Co-sponsored by the Office of International Studies and the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact Taylor Rowland at taylor.rowland@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Join GPS for a panel discussion about how to make the most of your 1L government or public interest summer job and tips from 2L and 3L students about how to choose the right courses for your career path. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by Government and Public Service. For more information, please contact Melissa Dix at melissa.dix@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

  • 1:45 PM • Law School, Goodson Law Library

    In the Law Library's Riddick Room 3201. As part of the Human Rights in Practice series, please join Darius Charney from the Center for Constitutional Rights for a one-hour, interactive group career counseling session to discuss pathways to human rights careers. This is a great opportunity to interact in an informal and small-group setting with our speakers following their presentations. Co-sponsored by the Center for International and Comparative Law and the International Human Rights Clinic. Space is very limited. For more information, or if interested, please contact or RSVP to Ali Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu. Please note the room is kept colder than normal, and food and drinks are not permitted.

  • 6:00 PM • LSRC B101 Love Auditorium

    Marc Edwards, the Charles Lunsford Professor of Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech, will give the 2018 Ferguson Family Distinguished Lectureship in the Environment and Society at Duke's Nicholas School of the Environment, "Truth-Seeking in an Age of Tribalism: Lessons from the Flint Water Crisis." Edwards' research group aspires to pursue science as a public good, through laboratory work on practically important but underfunded topics such as corrosion in buildings and opportunistic premise-plumbing pathogens-that work laid the groundwork for investigative science uncovering the 2001-2004 D.C. Lead Crisis and the 2014-2016 Flint Water Disaster. A light reception will precede the lecture at 5:15 pm, and a short Q&A will follow. RSVP required at https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3I5FroOiC5GNC0l. Co-sponsored by the Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke Law School and the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions.

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    The Moot Court Board proudly presents the final round of the 2018 Hardt Cup Tournament. The Honorable Eva M. Guzman, Supreme Court of Texas, Joseph F. Bianco, Eastern District of New York, and Raymond M. Kethledge, US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, will preside. All students and faculty are encouraged to watch this year's finalists. Sponsored by the Moot Court Board. For more information, please contact Kyle Nodes at kyle.nodes@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4046

    The Student Scholarship Workshop Series dates and presenters have been scheduled. On Wednesday, April 11th our presenter will be Ryan Clements. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Allison Rackley at allison.rackley@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Law Teaching Committee. For more information, contact Allison Rackley at allison.rackley@law.duke.edu.

  • 1:30 PM • Law School Star Commons

    The International Law Society will be hosting its final bi-monthly language tables. Stop by to practice a new language or brush up on an old one. Current languages offered: Spanish, French, English, & Chinese. Coffee will be served! Sponsored by International Law Society. For more Information, please contact Ian Zatkin Osburn at isz2@duke.edu.

  • 4:00 PM • Law School 3043

    Join the Honorable Raymond Kethledge (US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit) and Michael Erwin (a West Pointer and three-tour combat veteran) discuss their book "Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude." They will discuss how solitude can enhance clarity, spur creativity, sustain emotional balance, and generate the moral courage necessary to overcome adversity and criticism. Afternoon snack provided. For more information, contact Sara Emley at Sara.emley@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career and Professional Development Center.

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Please join the Hispanic Law Students Association and the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association for "I Love Texas," a panel on one of the fastest-growing and thriving legal markets. The panel will feature attorneys from firms in Houston and Dallas to discuss everything the Texas legal market has to offer. The panelists will address other regional considerations, like practice trends, hiring, diversity, and quality of life. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by HLSA. For more information, please contact Melanie Guzman at Melanie.guzman@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    The #MeToo movement has revealed the pervasive problem of sexual harassment in the workplace, and the legal profession has not been spared-but what will we do about it? At least one attorney has accepted the challenge: Ally Coll Steele, a former Boies Schiller associate, recently left her firm to launch the Purple Campaign and aims to confront sexual harassment in the workplace head-on. Join Ms. Steele, together with Ryan Park, an attorney in the NC Solicitor General's Office and a former clerk of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, for a guided discussion of what you, the next generation of lawyers, can do to answer the question: #NowWhat? Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Julia DiPrete at Julia.diprete@law.duke.edu

  • 12:30 PM • Law School Marcy's Garden

    The official class photo for all JDs, LLMs, and LLM-LEs for the Class of 2018. You must wear a dark suit for the shoot. Location: Front Lawn. Rain date: April 16, 2018. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

  • 2:00 PM • Law School 2014

    Following today's lunch program, Ms. Steele and Mr. Park will make themselves available for a smaller group discussion. If you are unable to attend the lunch program or wish to continue the discussion, please join us. In particular, Mr. Park is happy to discuss the clerkship experience in the context of #MeToo and its impact. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at Dale.Malone@law.duke.edu.

  • 6:30 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Graduating students that have made a contribution to the Graduating Class Gift are invited to join us for an exclusive reception. Any graduating student that makes a gift or pledge in honor will be invited to join their honoree at our special recognition reception. Drinks and appetizers will be served. If you would like to make a gift or pledge to the Graduating Class Gift Campaign, please visit the Class Gift website. Hosted by the Alumni & Development Office. For more information, please contact Kate Shivar at kate.shivar@law.duke.edu. https://law.duke.edu/students/classgift/

Thursday, April 12, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3171

    Please join WLSA and attorneys from Sullivan & Cromwell for an intimate, informal lunch about navigating a career in Big Law as a female attorney. In this small-group setting, we'll discuss various career paths, work-life balance, recruiting, gender issues in the legal profession, and any other topics attendees would like to raise! Coffee and boxed lunch will be provided. Attendance will be capped at 15 to facilitate discussion and to ensure that everyone can interact personally with the attorneys. To RSVP, please send a message to Jane Zhou at Jane.zhou@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    This is the last Community Roundtable of the year for Duke Law's student organizations. Attendance of at least one officer from each DBA-chartered student group is mandatory. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    The 2018 National Library Week Alumni Author event features Ben Fountain (JD 1983), critically acclaimed author of the novel "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" (2012) and the short story collection "Brief Encounters with Che Guevara" (2006). Fountain will discuss his journey from attorney to full-time writer, and share selected readings from his works of fiction as well as his forthcoming collection of essays on the 2016 election, "Beautiful Country, Burn Again" (2018). Lunch will be served. Sponsored by the Goodson Law Library. For more information, please contact Jennifer Behrens at behrens@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Please join Barak D. Richman, the Edgar P. and Elizabeth C. Bartlett Professor of Law and Professor of Business Administration, and David Ridley, the Dr. and Mrs. Frank A. Riddick Professor of the Practice of Business at Fuqua School of Business, for a conversation on pharmaceutical mergers and acquisitions. Sponsored by the Duke Law & Economics Society and the Duke Health Law Society. For more information, please contact Dan Marcus at daniel.marcus@duke.edu.or Kelly Todd at kelly.a.todd@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Please join Menaka Nayar '14, an associate in the New York office of Linklaters, for a wide-ranging conversation about her work advising sovereign states, international NGOs, and multinational corporations on issues involving good governance, development, internal investigations, and transnational disputes. Her experience is not limited to private practice; in law school, she externed at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, the court conducting trials of the Khmer Rouge regime responsible for the Cambodian genocide, and worked for the United Nations Office for South-South Co-operation, including as a rapporteur for the 2013 Global South-South Development Expo in Nairobi. Ms. Nayar will offer advice to students interested in internationally-focused careers, particularly careers that focus on international development, international human rights, and global regulatory compliance. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the JD/LLM Program in International and Comparative Law. For more information, please contact Ali Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Dan Hirschman is joining ELS for a roundtable event to speak about his career in environmental law. This will include his work with the Southern Environmental Law Center as well as the North Carolina Department of Justice's Environmental Division. Sponsored by the Environmental Law Society. For more information, please contact Molly Bruce at molly.bruce@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join Partner Trey Muldrow and Associate Zachary Adorno to learn about Akin Gump's Robert Strauss Diversity Scholarship. Please RSVP to NYLegalRecruiting@akingump.com. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at Dale.Malone@law.duke.edu.

  • 5:00 PM • Durham, N.C.

    Duke Law School will host the Board of Visitors and Law Alumni Association Board of Directors for the spring 2018 board meeting. For additional information, please contact Caitlin Shaw at caitlin.shaw@law.duke.edu.

  • 5:30 PM • JB Duke Hotel

    The Duke Bar Association invites you to join us at the JB Duke Hotel (the hotel beside the parking garage) for DBA Thursday! There will be beverages and food in the lobby bar area to celebrate the end of second semester classes. Drop in whenever you are available. We look forward to seeing you there! Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Aseda Ghartey-Tagoe at eag44@duke.edu.

  • 5:30 PM • Law School Beber Sculpture Garden

    Join the Duke Law Innocence Project in their end of year celebration honoring three-year members of DLIP. Hear from DLIP professors and Innocence Project exonerees. Sponsored by the Duke Law Innocence Project. For more info, please contact Juliana Finley at juliana.finley@duke.edu.

Friday, April 13, 2018

  • 8:00 AM • Durham, N.C.

    Duke Law School will host the Board of Visitors and Law Alumni Association Board of Directors for the spring 2018 board meeting. For additional information, please contact Caitlin Shaw at caitlin.shaw@law.duke.edu.

  • 11:30 AM • Smith Warehouse, Ahmadieh Family Lecture Hall, Bay 4, C105

    A faculty seminar open to interested guests featuring Turkuler Isiksel, James P. Shenton Assistant Professor of the Core Curriculum in Columbia's Political Science department. These workshops are sponsored by the Mellon Foundation-funded yearlong Sawyer Seminar series on "Corporate Rights and International Law: Past, Present, and Future." Additional co-sponsors include the Franklin Humanities Institute, Center for International and Comparative Law, and the History Department. Lunch is provided. For more information, please see https://sites.duke.edu/corporations/. To RSVP and for the papers, please contact Charlie Bartlett at charles.bartlett@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Gross Hall 105

    Visiting Professor Arden Rowell and Oxford University Fellow Josephine van Zeben will discuss their work in the field of International Environmental Law and regulation. Sponsored by the Environmental Law Society; For more information, please contact Craig Jones at cfj6@duke.edu.

  • 3:00 PM • Law School 3rd Floor Loggia

    On April 13-15, 2018, we will welcome back graduating classes ending in 3 or 8 and the Half-Century Club (any alum who graduated more than 50 years ago) for a full weekend of activities. See details at https://law.duke.edu/alumni/reunion/. Sponsored by Duke Law School. For more information, please contact Caitlin Shaw at caitlin.shaw@law.duke.edu.

Saturday, April 14, 2018

  • 9:00 AM • Law School 3rd Floor Loggia

    On April 13-15, 2018, we will welcome back graduating classes ending in 3 or 8 and the Half-Century Club (any alum who graduated more than 50 years ago) for a full weekend of activities. See details at https://law.duke.edu/alumni/reunion/. Sponsored by Duke Law School. For more information, please contact Caitlin Shaw at caitlin.shaw@law.duke.edu.

  • 11:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    This is the last merchandise sale of the year. Come check out the PILF Merchandise sale outside Star Commons. This specific sale is for Duke Law Alumni Reunion Weekend. We will have a lot of great clothing and gift items! All proceeds benefit PILF. Sponsored by PILF. For more information, please contact Jason Wasserman at jason.wasserman@law.duke.edu.

Sunday, April 15, 2018

  • 10:00 AM • Doris Duke Center at Sarah P. Duke Gardens

    On April 13-15, 2018, we will welcome back graduating classes ending in 3 or 8 and the Half-Century Club (any alum who graduated more than 50 years ago) for a full weekend of activities. See details at https://law.duke.edu/alumni/reunion/. Sponsored by Duke Law School. For more information, please contact Caitlin Shaw at caitlin.shaw@law.duke.edu.

Monday, April 16, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Please join us as we hear from Brian Quintenz, a Commissioner of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Commissioner Quintenz chairs the CFTC's Technology Advisory Committee and has played a key role in the Commission's response to the latest developments in financial technology, particularly blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Global Financial Markets Center. For more information, contact Lee Reiners at reiners@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

  • 2:30 PM • Law School Beber Sculpture Garden

    Join the Office of Student Affairs in celebrating the last day of classes with ice cream in the Duke Law Parking Lot near the Beber Sculpture Garden! Dairy free option available. Sponsored by OSA. For more information, please contact Pam Wyatt at pamela.wyatt@law.duke.edu.

  • 5:30 PM • Law School Star Commons

    You are cordially invited to join us for dinner and a celebration recognizing Duke Law Students who have served the community through participation in various pro bono projects and public interest programs. We also take this time to thank our partner organizations, supervising attorneys, and others from the law school community for their support as much of what our students do would not be possible without their leadership and assistance. Please RSVP at http://goo.gl/forms/FzWFn7v73d7v2Jbp2 by Tuesday, April 10th at 12:00 noon. Sponsored by PIPB. For more information, please contact Kim Burrucker at burrucker@law.duke.edu.

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4000

    BLSA will be sharing some helpful hints and tips to mastering OCI and preparing for interviews. A student panel will be speaking about their own OCI experiences. Sponsored by BLSA. For more information, please contact Marnishia Jernigan at mlj46@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

  • 5:00 PM • Rubenstein Library Holsti-Anderson Family Assembly Room 153

    Prof. Mirlande Manigat is a former first lady of Haiti and currently the Dean of the Law school at the University of Quisqueya. She earned her PH.D at the Sorbonne in France in 1970. Her academic career took her to different countries such as Venezuela and Trinidad to share her knowledge with foreign scholars as well as students. Besides her academic career, she is also a former senator and is currently the head of the political party RDNP which she founded with her husband, the late Haitian president Prof. Leslie François Manigat.

    Free and open to the public.

Thursday, April 19, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    The Duke Bar Association is providing lunch for the Law School Support Staff (including administrative assistants, library staff, and other staff in the building) as well as the Housekeeping Staff to say thank you for all of your hard work during the school year. The Duke Bar Association and the Duke Law community at large appreciate all that you do. Lunch will be catered by Q Shack. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Kameron Townsend at kst11@duke.edu.

Sunday, April 22, 2018

  • 6:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Take a break from studying with some delicious Bojangles biscuits and coffee, served to you by the Student Affairs staff! Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

Monday, April 23, 2018

  • 11:30 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Take a break from studying for exams with a relaxing massage! Please sign up for a time slot in Student Affairs, Office 2007. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

  • 1:00 PM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Take a break from studying and come pet a dog! Certified therapy dogs from Duke Medicine's Pets at Duke program will be taking over the Blue Lounge for two hours for some much-needed dog therapy. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact student_affairs@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, April 26, 2018

  • 11:30 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Take a break from studying for exams with a relaxing massage! Please sign up for a time slot in Student Affairs, Office 2007. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

Sunday, April 29, 2018

Tuesday, May 01, 2018

Thursday, May 03, 2018

Friday, May 04, 2018

  • 8:00 AM • Law School 3000

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is being employed in the private sector to optimize production processes, pricing, and other business functions. But apart from national security and law enforcement, productive uses in the public sector have received less attention, despite recognition that the administrative state's foremost challenges include efficient processing of ever-increasing amounts of data, and adapting to new information over time. The Center for Innovation Policy at Duke Law, the Center on Law & Technology, Duke Science & Society, and the Rethinking Regulation Program at the Kenan Institute of Ethics are holding a joint conference to explore promising uses of AI and the challenges they pose in administering diverse governmental functions involving science, technology, health and intellectual property. For more information and to register visit http://bit.ly/2D7RiHB or contact Balfour Smith or Carol Abken at innovationpolicy@law.duke.edu.

Monday, May 07, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    We will go over some of the resources at your disposal as you prepare for, and participate in, Fall 2018 On Campus Interviews. We will also discuss the bidding process and how to prepare a successful bid list, and answer questions about OCI. For additional information, contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center.

Thursday, May 10, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Please join Jinsong "Jeff" Zhang '05, partner in the New York office of King & Wood Mallesons, the largest global law firm headquartered outside of the U.S. or E.U, for a conversation about his work advising on M&A transactions involving China investments into the United States. Mr. Zhang will specifically focus on the review process of the Committee on Foreign Investment (CFIUS), which governs corporate transactions that could result in the control of a U.S. business by a foreign person or entity. By examining two recent cases blocked by CFIUS or President Trump, i.e., BroadCom's attempted acquisition of Qualcomm, and the attempted acquisition of Lattice Semiconductor Corp by Canyon Bridge, a China-backed buyout fund, Mr. Zhang will highlight recent trends in CFIUS review process against the backdrop of the brewing "trade war" between the two countries. More broadly, Mr. Zhang will discuss his work and career and offer advice to students interested in legal work involving U.S. and Chinese legal markets. Lunch will be served. RSVP at https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6JQB4ub0qsiyMV7. Sponsored by International Studies. For more information, please contact Christina Cameron at christina.cameron@law.duke.edu.

  • 7:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    More details to follow. For more information, please contact Student Affairs.

Friday, May 11, 2018

  • 1:00 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join us for a small ceremony for the new Certificate Program in Government and Public Interest. Sponsored by Office of Public Interest & Pro Bono and the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Stella Boswell at boswell@law.duke.edu.

  • 5:00 PM • See description

    More details to follow. Event will be held at The Rickhouse, 609 Foster Street, Durham. For more information, contact Student Affairs.

  • 7:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    This event proves to be one of the most special of the year, as international students' and LLM students' families and friends travel from around the world to share in graduation. Sponsored by the Office of International Studies. Attendance is free. Business casual to semi-formal attire is recommended. For more information, please contact Suzanne Brown at brown@law.duke.edu.

Saturday, May 12, 2018

  • 5:30 PM • Cameron Indoor Stadium

    More details to follow. For more information, contact the Office of Student Affairs.

Thursday, May 24, 2018

Friday, May 25, 2018

Monday, May 28, 2018

  • 7:00 PM • None

    Duke Law alumni and students are invited to join us for a reception in Tokyo. This is a great opportunity for students and alumni to meet, connect, and celebrate the local Duke Law community. Casual dress is appropriate. We hope you will join us!

    Coordinated by the Alumni & Development Office. Please contact Conner Croxson at conner.croxson@law.duke.edu with questions.

    Specific location: Cantinetta Buzz¿@ Marunouchi Building 5F

Thursday, May 31, 2018

  • 6:00 PM • None

    Duke Law alumni, students, and friends of Duke are invited to join us for our annual summer reception. This is a great opportunity for students, alumni, and employer representatives to meet, connect, and celebrate the local Duke Law community. Beverages and appetizers will be provided. We hope you will join us!

    This event is co-organized by the Duke Law Chicago volunteers and the Duke Law Offices of Alumni & Development and Career & Professional Development. Please contact Conner Croxson at conner.croxson@law.duke.edu with questions.

    Special thanks to Jana Kovich J.D.'15 and Latham & Watkins LLP for hosting.

    Specific Location: Latham & Watkins, LLP: 330 North Wabash Avenue Suite 2800 Chicago, Illinois 60611

Tuesday, June 05, 2018

  • 6:00 PM • New York, NY

    Duke Law alumni, students, and friends of Duke are invited to join us for our annual summer reception. This is a great opportunity for students, alumni, and employer representatives to meet, connect, and celebrate the local Duke Law community. Beverages and appetizers will be provided. We hope you will join us!

    This event is co-organized by the Duke Law New York volunteers and the Duke Law Offices of Alumni & Development and Career & Professional Development. Please contact Conner Croxson at conner.croxson@law.duke.edu with questions.

    Specific location- Latham & Watkins LLP 885 3rd Ave. New York, New York 10022

Wednesday, June 06, 2018

Thursday, June 07, 2018

  • 6:00 PM • Washington D.C.

    Duke Law alumni, students, and friends of Duke are invited to join us for our annual summer reception. This is a great opportunity for students, alumni, and employer representatives to meet, connect, and celebrate the local Duke Law community. Beverages and appetizers will be provided. We hope you will join us!

    This event is co-organized by the Duke Law Washington, D.C. volunteers and the Duke Law Offices of Alumni & Development and Career & Professional Development. Please contact Conner Croxson at conner.croxson@law.duke.edu with questions.

    Specific Location: TBD

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

  • 6:00 PM • Atlanta, GA

    Duke Law alumni, students, and friends of Duke are invited to join us for our annual summer reception. This is a great opportunity for students, alumni, and employer representatives to meet, connect, and celebrate the local Duke Law community. Beverages and appetizers will be provided. We hope you will join us!

    This event is co-organized by the Duke Law Atlanta volunteers and the Duke Law Offices of Alumni & Development and Career & Professional Development. Please contact Conner Croxson at conner.croxson@law.duke.edu with questions.

    Special thanks to John Spinrad J.D.'83 and Arnall Golden Gregory LLP for hosting.

    Specific Location: Arnall Golden Gregory LLP 171 17th St NW #2100 Atlanta, Georgia 30363

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Thursday, June 14, 2018

  • 6:00 PM • San Francisco, CA

    Duke Law alumni, students, and friends of Duke are invited to join us for our annual summer reception. This is a great opportunity for students, alumni, and employer representatives to meet, connect, and celebrate the local Duke Law community. Beverages and appetizers will be provided. We hope you will join us!

    This event is co-organized by the Duke Law Northern California volunteers and the Duke Law Offices of Alumni & Development and Career & Professional Development. Please contact Conner Croxson at conner.croxson@law.duke.edu with questions.

    Specific Location: Rosa Mexicano 30 Mission St. San Francisco, California 94105

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

  • 6:00 PM • Los Angeles, CA

    Duke Law alumni, students, and friends of Duke are invited to join us for our annual summer reception. This is a great opportunity for students, alumni, and employer representatives to meet, connect, and celebrate the local Duke Law community. Beverages and appetizers will be provided. We hope you will join us!

    This event is co-organized by the Duke Law Southern California volunteers and the Duke Law Offices of Alumni & Development and Career & Professional Development. Please contact Conner Croxson at conner.croxson@law.duke.edu with questions.

    Specific Location: Blue Cow Kitchen and Bar 350 S. Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90071

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Thursday, June 21, 2018

  • 6:00 PM • Dallas, TX

    Duke Law alumni, students, and friends of Duke are invited to join us for our annual summer reception. This is a great opportunity for students, alumni, and employer representatives to meet, connect, and celebrate the local Duke Law community. Beverages and appetizers will be provided. We hope you will join us!

    This event is co-organized by the Duke Law Dallas volunteers and the Duke Law Offices of Alumni & Development and Career & Professional Development. Please contact Conner Croxson at conner.croxson@law.duke.edu with questions.

    Specific Location: The Woolworth 1520 Elm St. #201 Dallas, Texas 75201

Friday, June 22, 2018

  • 5:30 PM • Wilmington, NC

    Duke Law alumni are invited to join Dean-designate Kerry Abrams and Jeff Ward, Director of Duke Center on Law & Technology and Associate Clinical Professor of Law, for the Duke Law Reception at the North Carolina Bar Association Annual Meeting. Remarks will begin at 6:15 p.m

    This event is organized by the Duke Law Alumni & Development Office. Please contact Conner Croxson at conner.croxson@law.duke.edu with questions.

    Specific Location: Wilmington Convention Center- 515 Nutt St. Wilmington, NC 28401

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

  • 6:00 PM • Charlotte, NC

    Duke Law alumni, students, and friends of Duke are invited to join us for our annual summer reception. This is a great opportunity for students, alumni, and employer representatives to meet, connect, and celebrate the local Duke Law community. Beverages and appetizers will be provided. We hope you will join us!

    This event is co-organized by the Duke Law Charlotte volunteers and the Duke Law Offices of Alumni & Development and Career & Professional Development. Please contact Conner Croxson at conner.croxson@law.duke.edu with questions.

    Special thanks to Bo Ketner A.B.'96, J.D.'06, LL.M.'06 and Moore & Van Allen, PLLC for hosting.

    Specific Location: Moore & Van Allen, PLLC - 100 N Tryon St #4700, Charlotte, NC 28202

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Thursday, June 28, 2018

  • 5:30 PM • Baltimore, MD

    Duke Law alumni, current Duke Law students, and friends of Duke are invited to join us for a festive boat cruise and reception in the Baltimore harbor! Guests will depart from the dock at Harbor East Marina (adjacent to the Four Seasons Hotel, 200 International Drive, Baltimore). Parking is available at the Four Seasons and the boat will depart the dock promptly at 6:30 p.m. for a relaxed harbor cruise. Soft-soled shoes are requested, and light refreshments and beverages will be provided. Advance registration is required. As space is limited, a waiting list will be created when capacity is reached. In the event of inclement weather, an alternate plan will be announced.

    Specific Location: Harbor East Marina- 40 International Drive Baltimore, MD 21202

    This event is coordinated by the Alumni and Development Office. Please contact Conner Croxson at conner.croxson@law.duke.edu with questions. Special thanks to Larry McMichael A.B.'75, J.D.'78 for hosting and serving as our captain.

Monday, July 09, 2018

  • 10:00 AM • Law School, Goodson Law Library

    Fite Room - Academic Technologies is offering a 20-minute training session on Excel, with another 20 minutes available for questions. Attend just the presentation or stay to get your questions answered. In this session, we will cover introductory topics: importing data, including from web pages; using tables and filters; making and sharing charts and pivot tables. Please register to assure a seat: https://training.oit.duke.edu/enroll/common/show/20/172587 . Note that sessions with low attendance may be cancelled. Sponsored by Academic Technologies. For more information, please contact Wayne Miller at wayne.miller@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Thursday, July 12, 2018

  • 11:00 AM • Law School, Goodson Law Library

    Fite Room - Academic Technologies is offering a 20-minute training session on the recently licensed e-signature service Adobe Sign, with another 20 minutes available for questions. Attend just the presentation or stay to get your questions answered. In this session, we cover: what is Adobe Sign; how it relates to Adobe Acrobat; and how you can take documents you already route for signatures and move them to an e-signature platform. Please register to assure a seat: https://training.oit.duke.edu/enroll/common/show/20/172588 . Note that sessions with low attendance may be cancelled. Sponsored by Academic Technologies. For more information, please contact Wayne Miller at wayne.miller@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Friday, July 27, 2018

  • 6:00 PM • Durham Bulls Athletic Park (DBAP)

    Alumni, students, faculty, and friends are warmly invited to join Dean Kerry Abrams and fellow members of the Duke Law community for a summer reception overlooking the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

    Guests are welcome to move inside the ballpark to watch the Durham Bulls take on the Syracuse Chiefs beginning at 7:05 p.m. We have reserved a small section of tickets for Duke Law alumni, students, faculty, and guests. Tickets can be purchased through the Durham Bulls Box Office.

    Paid parking ($6 cash) is available in the garage at 250 South Mangum Street and at other nearby American Tobacco Campus parking garages.

    This event is organized by the Duke Law Alumni & Development Office. Please contact Conner Croxson at conner.croxson@law.duke.edu with questions.

    Special thanks to James Scott Farrin J.D.'90 for hosting.

    Specific Location: The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin- 280 South Mangum Street Suite 400 Durham NC, 27701

Sunday, July 29, 2018

  • 2:00 PM • Washington Duke Inn

    The day before Segment I of Fall 2018 On Campus Interviews begin, career counselors will be available at the Washington Duke Inn to answer student questions. Tours of the facilities and interview rooms depart every 20 minutes starting at 2pm from the Matlock conference room. Light refreshments will be served. For additional information, contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center.

Monday, July 30, 2018

  • All Day • Washington Duke Inn

    Segment I of Fall 2018 On Campus Interviews will take place Monday, July 30 through Thursday, August 2. All interviews will be held at the Washington Duke Inn. For additional information, contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center.

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

  • All Day • Washington Duke Inn

    Segment I of Fall 2018 On Campus Interviews will take place Monday, July 30 through Thursday, August 2. All interviews will be held at the Washington Duke Inn. For additional information, contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center.

Wednesday, August 01, 2018

  • All Day • Washington Duke Inn

    Segment I of Fall 2018 On Campus Interviews will take place Monday, July 30 through Thursday, August 2. All interviews will be held at the Washington Duke Inn. For additional information, contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3000

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, August 02, 2018

  • All Day • Washington Duke Inn

    Segment I of Fall 2018 On Campus Interviews will take place Monday, July 30 through Thursday, August 2. All interviews will be held at the Washington Duke Inn. For additional information, contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center.

Wednesday, August 08, 2018

Monday, August 13, 2018

  • 8:00 AM • None

    Sponsored by the Office of International Studies. For more information, please contact International Studies.

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

  • 8:00 AM • None

    Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and the Office of International Studies. For more information, please contact Student Affairs or International Studies.

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

  • 8:00 AM • None

    Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and the Office of International Studies. For more information, please contact Student Affairs or International Studies.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3000

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, August 16, 2018

  • 8:00 AM • None

    Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and the Office of International Studies. For more information, please contact Student Affairs or International Studies.

  • 10:00 AM • Law School, Goodson Law Library

    Fite Room - Academic Technologies is sponsoring a 20-minute training session on Tableau, Duke's analytics and visualization software of choice, with another 20 minutes available for questions. Attend just the presentation or stay to get your questions answered. In this session, Lindsay Montgomery of the Career Center will answer the question: What is Tableau? She will provide some examples of what Tableau can do, and describe what resources are available at Duke for interested parties. Please register to assure a seat: https://training.oit.duke.edu/enroll/common/show/20/172590 . Note that sessions with low attendance may be cancelled. Sponsored by Academic Technologies. For more information, please contact Lindsay Montgomery at lindsay.montgomery@law.duke.edu, or Wayne Miller at wayne.miller@law.duke.edu.

Friday, August 17, 2018

  • 8:00 AM • None

    Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and the Office of International Studies. For more information, please contact Student Affairs or International Studies.

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Eyewitness testimony can be incredibly powerful in court. However, we now know that eyewitness memory is fragile and malleable. This panel, with leading scientists, lawyers, and judges, moderated by Professor Brandon Garrett, will first explore how eyewitness misidentifications can cause wrongful convictions. Second, the panelists will discuss scientific research on ways in which reliability of eyewitness identification might be improved. Third, the panelists will discuss how to address these questions in the courtroom, including through jury instructions. Panelists will include: Judge Theodore McKee, U.S. Circuit Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and chair of a task force on jury instructions on eyewitness identification evidence; Karen Newirth, Senior staff attorney of the Innocence Project, litigates eyewitness memory issues nationwide; Tom Albright, Professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, Co-chaired NAS report on eyewitness memory and law; Benjamin David, District Attorney, 5th District (New Hanover and Pender Counties) NC, and past president of the NC Conference of District Attorneys; Jennifer Thompson, founder of Healing Justice, co-author, Picking Cotton, and national advocate for eyewitness identification reform. Sponsored by the Duke Law CCJPR and WCC. Lunch provided. Approved for 1 hour of CLE credit by the NC Board of CLE. For more information, please contact Sarah Holsapple at sarah.holsapple@law.duke.edu.

Friday, August 24, 2018

Monday, August 27, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Join the Career Center and International Studies Office for an overview of the U.S. legal market and hiring trends, along with career and professional development resources available to LLM students at Duke. Sponsored by International Studies. For more information, contact the Christina Cameron at christina.cameron@law.duke.edu

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Please join Professor Dan Bowling as he presents on strategies law students can use to increase their happiness and well-being. Professor Bowling received his JD from Duke Law and his master's degree in positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to teaching courses in labor and employment law, he also designed and teaches the Well-Being and Practice of Law course at Duke Law. Professor Bowling is also a lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania where he assists Dr. Martin Seligman, commonly known as the founder of positive psychology, in teaching graduate level courses on positive psychology, positive humanities, and character strengths and virtues. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and the Duke Bar Association. For more information, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Start your year off with ways to be more centered and balanced. Join Holly Rogers, M.D. for an introduction to mindfulness meditation. Dr. Rogers is co-author of the Koru Mindfulness curriculum and co-founder of the Center for Koru Mindfulness. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and the Duke Bar Association. For more information, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any funding requests from DBA-sponsored organizations. All requests must be submitted by 8 pm on the Sunday before this meeting. Please consult the DBA funding guidelines for information on how to submit a request for funds. This meeting is open to all members of the Duke Law student body. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Emani Walks at emani.walks@duke.edu.

  • 4:30 PM • Law School Star Commons

    The Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono invites all new students to join us for the Public Interest and Pro Bono Kick-off event. Students will have the chance to learn about various pro bono and public interest opportunities from student group leaders and participants. A "cook out" dinner will be served. Please RSVP here by Friday, August 24th: https://tinyurl.com/Public-Interest-Kickoff. Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. For more information, please contact Catherine Davis at catherine.davis@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Registered Dietitian Molly Devine will share tips to help you maintain healthy lifestyle habits even when you are short on time. She will focus on healthy food choices, meal timing, physical activity and movement, and share recipes and meal prep advice to create delicious, convenient and nutritious meals on-the-go. No prior cooking experience required! Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and the Duke Bar Association. For more information, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    This information session will cover GPI job searches for both 2Ls, 3Ls, and LLMs, including employer hiring timelines and a preview of Duke-funded Bridge to Practice post-grad fellowships for 3Ls. We will also cover details for attending and bidding on 2L summer and post-grad postings through the Equal Justice Works (EJW) Conference and Career Fair (Oct. 26-27 in Arlington, VA). The EJW Fair is the nation's largest public interest legal career fair with over 150 public interest and government employers. Contact Bethan Eynon (bethan.eynon@law.duke.edu) with questions. Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono and the Career and Professional Development Center.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Black Law Students Association will be hosting its first general body meeting of the year. This event is open to all current members of BLSA and those interested in learning more about the organization. Sponsored by BLSA. For more information, please contact Jessica Mason at jessica.p.mason@duke.edu.

Thursday, August 30, 2018

  • 12:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Looking for resources to help you maintain a balance between life and law school? We have some suggestions. Pick up Wellness materials and related information in the Star Commons Foyer. DuWell will also be present to help you create your own aromatherapy room spray. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and the Duke Bar Association. For questions, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    This is the first Community Round Table of the year for Duke Law's student organizations. Presidents, Treasurers, and event organizers of student organizations will receive information on funding, event planning, and more. Attendance of at least one officer from each DBA-chartered student group is mandatory; groups that do not send at least one representative will be required to meet with staff from Student Affairs prior to planning an event or using any Duke funds. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

Tuesday, September 04, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4000

    Please join First Generation Professionals for our fall semester welcome lunch. 1GP is an enhancement program for students who are the first in their families to attend professional school. Come learn about 1GP and the events and activities we're planning for the year. All are welcome to attend. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by 1GP. For more information, please contact Diamond Zambrano at diamond.zambrano@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Join us for a panel discussing Trump v. Hawaii and the travel ban litigation in relation to the legacy of the Japanese-American exclusion orders and internment during WWII. The panel will feature Dean Kerry Abrams, an expert on immigration law, Professor Eric Muller from UNC Law School, an expert on the Japanese-American exclusion cases, and Pratik Shah, co-head of Akin Gump's Supreme Court and Appellate practice. Professor Matthew Adler will moderate. Sponsored by the American Constitution Society and the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association. For more information, please contact Izaak Earnhardt at alexander.earnhardt@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    If you're interested in learning about international law, practicing law abroad, or being part of a community of internationally-minded law students, come learn about the International Law Society at our information session! Both JDs and LLMs welcome. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by the International Law Society. For more information, please contact Kaitlyn Posa at kaitlyn.posa@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any funding requests from DBA-sponsored organizations. All requests must be submitted by 8 pm on the Sunday before this meeting. Please consult the DBA funding guidelines for information on how to submit a request for funds. This meeting is open to all members of the Duke Law student body. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Emani Walks at emani.walks@duke.edu.

  • 5:00 PM • Brodhead Center - Devil's Krafthouse

    Hello Duke Law Students! The Law and Entrepreneurship Society invites you to join us for our Fall Kickoff Event at the Devil's Krafthouse (Brodhead Center on main campus). This is a great way to connect with other law students interested in entrepreneurship and to get a feel for the club. There will be snacks and soft drinks provided. Sponsored by LES. For more information, please contact Pat O'Connell at pdo3@duke.edu.

Wednesday, September 05, 2018

  • 10:00 AM • See description

    Fite Room - Academic Technologies is sponsoring a 20-minute training session on Cisco WebEx, Duke's web and phone conferencing system of choice, with another 20 minutes available for questions. Attend just the presentation or stay to get your questions answered. In this session, Miguel Bordo of Academic Technologies will introduce WebEx and discuss recent changes and improvements. Please register to assure a seat: https://training.oit.duke.edu/enroll/common/show/20/172667. Note that sessions with low attendance may be cancelled. Located in Fite Room 2211. Sponsored by Academic Technologies. For more information, please contact Miguel Bordo at bordo@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    This event is your introduction to the Duke Law Career & Professional Development Center. We will review your professional development plan for 1L year and beyond, discuss programming and resources, identify concrete steps for you to take now, and give you the chance to ask questions about career planning. The live presentation will be in room 3041 and the event will be streamed live into room 3037. Please note: Attendance is required for all members of the Class of 2021. Lunch will be provided. For additional information, contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    We are in the midst of a major power transition in the world economy and the governance of global markets. Over the past twenty years, China, India, and Brazil have gone from being large but mostly poor to being major powers in the world economy. Having developed substantial regulatory capability and capacity, they are also now in a position to challenge the traditional predominance of the U.S. and the EU in setting the rules for global markets. Tim Buthe is a non-resident senior fellow at the Rethinking Regulation Program at the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University and a professor of political science and public policy at the Hochschule für Politik/School of Governance of the Technical University of Munich. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by Rethinking Regulation at The Kenan Institute for Ethics. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2wvNuhX or contact Marlyn Dail at marlyn.dail@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:35 PM • Law School 2014

    By invitation only. Sponsored by the Office of Diversity Initiatives. For more information, please contact Ebony Bryant at bryant@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, September 06, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    The Jessup Cup is Duke's intramural moot court competition open to all enrolled students. The Jessup Cup coordinators will present information on the format and pertinent details of the competition to prospective competitors at two lunch events. Competitors will argue a closed-universe international law problem before the International Court of Justice. Sponsored by the Moot Court Board. For more information, please contact Frank Liesman at francis.liesman@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Join the Hispanic/Latino Law Student Association for our first General Body Meeting of the year. Come find out about 1L Rep positions, events for the semester, and meet many of the people in the community. Sponsored by HLSA. For more information, please contact Ana Maganto Ramirez at amm112@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    All 2Ls are welcome to the first information session about clerkship applications for the class of 2020. Learn about the hiring timeline, various courts, and more. Bring your questions! Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. Please contact Sara Emley at sara.emley@law.duke.edu with any questions.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Come join PILF (Public Interest Law Foundation) for our beginning of the year general body meeting! We will introduce our new board and explain PILF's role in receiving guaranteed summer funding for unpaid government and public interest internships. We will also go over many of the opportunities for PILF hours this year, as well as answer any questions students have. Sponsored by PILF. For more information, please contact Melissa Dix at melissa.dix@duke.edu.

  • 5:00 PM • Friedl - Fredric Jameson Gallery

    Samuel Moyn, Yale Law, will present the Annual Human Rights@Duke Lecture in the Jameson Gallery, 115 Friedl on East Campus. Co-sponsored by Duke Law's Center for International and Comparative Law, Duke Law's International Human Rights Clinics, the Duke Human Rights Center at the Kenan Institute for Ethics, the Duke Human Rights Center at the Franklin Humanities Institute, the Sanford School of Public Policy, The Human Rights Archive at the Rubenstein Library, and the Duke University's departments of History and International Comparative Studies. For more information, contact Balfour Smith at bsmith@law.duke.edu.

Friday, September 07, 2018

  • 8:00 AM • Law School 3000

    By invitation only. Sponsored by the Center for Law, Economics, and Public Policy. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at clepp@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join us for our first panel in a four-part series highlighting a range of government and public interest careers. The program will cover a range of careers in criminal law. Hear what it is like to practice in these areas and ask for advice from our panelists: Shamieka Rhinehart (Durham District Court Judge, formerly with the Durham District Attorney's Office); Phillip Rubin L'11 (Assistant United States Attorney, Eastern District of NC), Sneha Shah L'14 (ACLU of NC), and Samantha Grill L'12 (Mecklenburg County Public Defender in Charlotte, NC).

    Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono, the Career and Professional Development Center, and the Government and Public Service Society (GPS). Lunch will be provided, please bring your own beverage. For more information, contact Stella Boswell (boswell@law.duke.edu).

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Human Rights in Practice Series: Samuel Moyn, Yale Law School, will ask what is wrong with the forever war - as the post-9/11 campaigns of the United States have been called. For a broad swathe of critics, the trouble is its inhumanity - especially the peril it brings to civilians. What, however, if the opposite is true - and the problem is that the war on terror is the most humane war ever fought in history? He will throw out some early hypotheses for collective discussion as part of a new project on the stakes of making war more humane when there are no strong controls on its chronological or geographical scope. Moderated by Prof. Jayne Huckerby. Sponsored by the International Human Rights Clinic, the Center for International and Comparative Law, and the Center on Law, Ethics and National Security. For more information contact Balfour Smith at bsmith@law.duke.edu.

  • 1:40 PM • Law School 4047

    NC Free Legal Answers is a web-based program that expands public access to legal advice and legal information about civil matters for low-income people. It allows financially eligible users to post questions for volunteer attorneys to answer free of charge. We invite Duke Law students to a training on how to answer questions submitted to the NC Free Legal Answers website. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Alumni & Development Office an the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. For more information, please contact Conner Croxson at conner.croxson@law.duke.edu.

  • 3:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Interested in joining a student group? Come to the Student Activities Fair to learn more from the many Duke Law student organizations! Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and the Duke Bar Association. For more information, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

Saturday, September 08, 2018

Monday, September 10, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    The Jessup Cup is Duke's intramural moot court competition open to all enrolled students. The Jessup Cup coordinators will present information on the format and pertinent details of the competition to prospective competitors at two lunch events. Competitors will argue a closed-universe international law problem before the International Court of Justice. Sponsored by the Moot Court Board. For more information, please contact Frank Liesman at francis.liesman@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    The Supreme Court just had a big term and is now about to have a second new justice in two years. Where is the Court going and what does the replacement of Justices Scalia and Kennedy with Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh mean short- and long-term? Ilya Shapiro from the Cato Institute and Professor Darrell Miller will discuss these topics. Chick-fil-A will be provided. Sponsored by the Federalist Society. For more information, contact Natalie Pita at natalie.pita@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Join us to learn more about how students can get involved with the work of the Duke Law Cancer Pro Bono project! We will cover what it's like to work with clients at the Duke Cancer Center under attorney supervision, as well as our required trainings, time commitments, and we will answer any questions you have! Sponsored by Cancer Pro Bono. For more information, please contact David Gardner at dkg13@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any funding requests from DBA-sponsored organizations. All requests must be submitted by 8 pm on the Sunday before this meeting. Please consult the DBA funding guidelines for information on how to submit a request for funds. This meeting is open to all members of the Duke Law student body. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Emani Walks at emani.walks@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3000

    Interested in becoming a law professor? Please join the Law Teaching Committee for lunch as we discuss the nuts and bolts of entering academia. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Bonnie Millis at bonnie.millis@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Law Teaching Committee. For more information contact Marin Levy at levy@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Come to our information session to learn more about what the Business Law Society is, what we do, and how we can help you make the most of your 1L year and beyond! We facilitate relationships between students and law firms, we host lunch sessions to help you decode legal recruiting, we provide opportunities to get to know professionals, and we'll get you ready for your 1L and 2L summer job searches. If you're interested in working for a firm, think you might be interested in working for a firm, or aren't quite sure what you want to do with your legal career, please stop by for some free lunch and information about one of the most important clubs at Duke Law. Sponsored by Business Law Society. For more information, please contact Dani Bembry at dlb65@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Sponsored by the Innocence Project to provide information for prospective law students to join the project. For information, please contact Renata Gomez at rg204@duke.edu.

  • 1:30 PM • Law School 4000

    Join Jonathan Anderson, Chief Counsel for North Carolina, and Erin Reis, Attorney Advisor, to learn about the Department of Housing & Urban Development and the 2019-2020 Legal Honors Program with the HUD Office of General Counsel. Several Duke Law graduates have started in the main office or regional offices in the past few years. Students of all class years welcome. For more information, please contact Stella Boswell boswell@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career and Professional Development Center.

  • 3:30 PM • Law School 4049

    Guardian ad Litem programs are a fantastic opportunity to serve your community by advocating for children who have been placed in foster care. Each program is responsible for advocating for the best interest of hundreds of children and rely on volunteer support. Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. For more information, please contact South Moore at south.moore@duke.edu.

  • 8:00 PM • Law School 3000

    Join Off the Record for our first meeting of the year. Come meet current members and learn more about the organization. No experience/audition required. Sponsored by Off the Record. For more information, please contact Rachelle Broida at rachelle.broida@duke.edu.

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Interested in human rights issues or pursuing a career in human rights law? Join the Human Rights Law Society (HRLS) for our first meeting of the year. HRLS provides a forum for students interested in human rights to share their ideas, put on events, and discuss human rights issues. Learn how to apply to become part of the 2018-2019 HRLS board. Open to all students, including LLMs. Lunch provided. Sponsored by the Human Rights Law Society. For more information, please contact Bryce May at Bryce.may@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Come to OutLaw's first meeting of the year and learn about LGBTQ life at Duke Law! OutLaw is an affinity group for LGBTQ students and Allies at Duke Law dedicated to advancing the careers of our members, building community, increasing LGBTQ representation, and promoting the study of legal issues affecting LGBTQ communities. At this meeting, we will discuss resources at Duke for LGBTQ students as well as events coming up this semester. This is a great chance for anyone interested in getting involved in the Duke Law LGBTQ community to meet the board and other members of OutLaw and sign up for the OutLaw listserv. We hope to see you there! Lunch will be served. Co-sponsored by DBA and Outlaw. For more information, please contact Gustavo Ruiz at gustavo.ruiz@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Environmental Law Society (ELS) will be kicking off its year with an information session that will cover pro-bono projects, fall semester events, and other details of how to get involved. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by ELS. For more information, please contact Molly Bruce at molly.bruce@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers was the pivotal event of the 2008 financial crisis. Ever since the bankruptcy, there's been heated debate about why the Federal Reserve did not rescue Lehman in the same way it rescued other financial institutions. The Fed's leaders strongly asserted that they lacked the legal authority to save Lehman because it did not have adequate collateral for the loan it needed to survive. In his new book, "The Fed and Lehman Brothers", Laurence Ball argues that the official narrative of the crisis is wrong; the Fed could have rescued Lehman but chose not to because of political pressures and an underestimation of the damage the bankruptcy would do to the economy. Join us as we hear from Mr. Ball, a professor of economics at Johns Hopkins, who will discuss insights from his book. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Global Financial Markets Center. For more information, please contact Lee Reiners at reiners@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    A panel of BLSA 2L and 3L students will be discussing class preparation tips and strategies. Food will be provided. Sponsored by BLSA. For more information, please contact Jessica Mason at jessica.p.mason@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Come learn about the Federalist Society! The Federalist Society is dedicated to fostering balanced and open debate about individual freedom, limited constitutional government, and judicial restraint. The Society is about ideas, scholarship, and fostering community on campus. We do not lobby for legislation, take policy positions, or endorse nominees or candidates for public service. While overall the Society believes in limited government, its members are diverse and often hold conflicting views on a broad range of issues such as immigration, privacy rights, and criminal justice. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by the Federalist Society. For more information, contact Michael Wajda at michael.wajda@duke.edu or Jack Fines at jack.fines@duke.edu.

  • 5:00 PM • Law School 4044

    Each year, Duke Law sends a team of 4 or 5 students to Vienna, Austria for one week to compete in the Willem Vis International Arbitration Moot competition. The competition involves writing two team briefs, due in December and January, followed by oral arguments in Vienna on April 11-18. This is an organizational meeting for any students who may be interested in participating on the Duke team. We will discuss the competition and the team selection process. For more information on the Vis competition see: https://vismoot.pace.edu/. If you cannot attend the meeting but are interested in the competition, email Professor Charles Holton at Holton@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, September 13, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Information session for the Duke Law Veterans Assistance Project (VAP). Are you interested in veterans issues? Do you want the opportunity to do meaningful pro bono work impacting the community? Please consider getting involved in VAP. We provide pro bono opportunities to assist local veterans with a variety of legal issues, including Veterans Affairs benefits claims, expunctions, and military record corrections. Lunch provided. Co-sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono, DBA and VAP. For more information, please contact Tim Dill at timothy.dill@lawnet.duke.edu, Peter Spring at peter.spring@lawnet.duke.edu or Diana Kim at diana.kim@lawnet.duke.edu

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Join the American Constitution Society for the second installment of its review of the October 2017 Supreme Court term, a discussion of Janus v. AFSCME and the so-called "weaponized" First Amendment. Professors Jedediah Purdy and Stephen Sachs will be presenting. Co-sponsored by the American Constitution Society and the Federalist Society. For more information, please contact Izaak Earnhardt at aie3@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3000

    Satana Deberry is a Democratic candidate for the county district attorney in Durham County, North Carolina; she won in the primary election on May 8, 2018. The general election will be held on November 6, 2018. She will speak about her life as a criminal defense attorney, housing advocate, and Duke Law graduate. She will also discuss her vision for the Durham District Attorney's office and the prosecutor's role in the criminal justice system. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Duke Criminal Law Society and DBA. For more information, please contact Callie Thomas at callie.thomas@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School Beber Sculpture Garden

    Please join the Women Law Students Association (WLSA) for its annual kickoff event. 1Ls this is a great opportunity for you to meet upperclassmen as well as get to know your fellow 1Ls a little better. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by WLSA. For more information, please contact Kathy Hong at kyh7@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Interested in earning PILF hours? Come learn how to use credit card machines in order to be eligible to volunteer in PILF merchandise sales. A representative from Duke's OIT will be there to walk us through the credit card transaction process. The training should take roughly 30 minutes, and you'll receive 0.5 hours for attending. Everyone wanting to volunteer for PILF merchandise sales must attend a credit card training. If you are unable to attend this training, another will be held on September 18. Sponsored by PILF. For more information, please contact Karina Moy at karina.moy@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    LLM students are strongly encouraged to attend this special session that describes pro bono opportunities available to them while students at Duke Law School. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. Please RSVP to https://tinyurl.com/LLM-Pro-Bono-Opportunities. For more information, please contact Kim Burrucker at burrucker@law.duke.edu.

  • 5:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Training session one, of two, as required for student and attorney volunteers assisting with the Duke Law Expunction Pro Bono Project. The project is a part of D.E.N., the Durham Expunction Network, a community team of legal providers within the D.E.A.R. (Durham Expunction and Restoration) Program dedicated to providing legal relief in the area of expunctions, certificates of relief and driver's license restoration. Dinner will be provided. Attendees must RSVP to Catherine Davis (Catherine.davis@law.duke.edu) by Wednesday, September 12th at noon if not already confirmed. Sponsored by PIPB. For more information, please contact Stella Boswell at boswell@law.duke.edu.

Friday, September 14, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join us for our second panel in a four-part series highlighting a range of government and public interest careers. The program will cover a range of careers with advocacy and impact organizations. Hear what it is like to practice with these organizations and ask for advice from our panelists: Jesse McCoy (Fellow and Supervising Attorney in the Civil Justice Clinic); Joanna Darcus L'12 (Racial Justice Fellow at the National Consumer Law Center); Heather Hillaker (Southern Environmental Law Center), and Cheryl Chew (Justice Matters immigration attorney).
    Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono, the Career and Professional Development Center, and the Government and Public Service Society (GPS). Lunch will be provided, please bring your own beverage. For more information, contact Stella Boswell (boswell@law.duke.edu).

  • 1:00 PM • See description

    Take a break and relax with a tour of the Duke Lemur Center! Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. Space is limited, please RSVP to Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

  • 2:00 PM • Law School 4047

    The Alumni & Development Office and the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono invite local Duke Law alumni to come back to campus for an afternoon to work with current Duke Law students to answer questions submitted to the NC Free Legal Answers website.

    NC Free Legal Answers is a web-based program that expands public access to legal advice and legal information about civil matters for low-income people. It allows financially eligible users to post questions for volunteer attorneys to answer free of charge.

    Sponsored by the Alumni & Development Office and the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. For more information, please Conner Croxson at conner.croxson@law.duke.edu.

Monday, September 17, 2018

  • 9:30 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Come join HLSA for our kickoff event of Hispanic Heritage Month by stopping by Star Commons for some cafecito and Mexican pastries. Sponsored by HLSA. For more information, please contact Ana Maganto Ramirez at ana.maganto.ramirez@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Come learn more about the Government and Public Service Society (GPS) at our kick-off event! GPS is a community of law students committed to government and public service. We provide members with mentorship, resources for summer jobs and career planning, community service opportunities, and networking. Sponsored by GPS. For more information, please contact Amanda Ng at amanda.ng@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any funding requests from DBA-sponsored organizations. All requests must be submitted by 8 pm on the Sunday before this meeting. Please consult the DBA funding guidelines for information on how to submit a request for funds. This meeting is open to all members of the Duke Law student body. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Emani Walks at emani.walks@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Interested in a career in National Security Law? Come to the National Security Law Society's information session to learn about upcoming national security-related events and career opportunities! Lunch will be provided. Co-sponsored by DBA and the National Security Law Society. For more information, please contact Tim Dill at timothy.dill@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Sponsored by the Duke Law Innocence Project to provide project members with training on ethics. Please contact Renata Gomez at rg204@duke.edu for more information.

  • 6:00 PM • Law School 3000

    Come hear about exciting opportunities to get involved with Duke Law Democrats this semester. There will be food. Sponsored by Duke Law Democrats. For more information, please contact Cecily Larison at cal66@duke.edu.

  • 6:00 PM • Law School 4040

    Join the South Asian Law Students Association (SALSA) at our annual kickoff dinner. Come meet our members and learn about our mentorship program and events. All students interested in being involved with SALSA are welcome! Sponsored by SALSA. For more information, please contact Saloni Mathur at saloni.mathur@duke.edu.

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

  • 8:30 AM • Law School Third Floor Mezzanine

    Come join the Duke Law & Technology Society for coffee and bagels! Sponsored by Duke Law & Technology Society. For more information, please contact Kevin Cergol at kevin.cergol@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Please join Oleg Kobelev for an interactive presentation on crafting American-style resume. Career Counselors will be on hand to provide individualized feedback to students who bring draft copies of their resumes to the workshop. This session is mandatory for LLM students who plan to participate in the annual LLM Job Fair in January 2019. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Barbri is hosting a Bar Talk for all 3L's and LLM's students. We will be discussing the different steps in preparing for the bar exam and will also explain the services Barbri will offer if you sign up for a our bar preparation course. Sponsored by Barbri. For more information, please contact Jebril Reeves at Jbr40@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Prof. Suja Thomas (Illinois) comes to Duke Law for a talk about the constitutionality of summary judgment and related issues. Prof. Stephen Sachs will provide commentary. Sponsored by the Federalist Society. Please contact Harrison Newman at harrison.newman@duke.edu with any questions. For attendees seeking additional information, please reference: Suja A. Thomas, Reforming the Summary Judgment Problem: The Consensus Requirement, 86 Fordham L. Rev. 2241 (2018) and Suja A. Thomas, Why Summary Judgment Is Unconstitutional, 93 Va. L. Rev. 139 (2007).

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3000

    Come to OutLaw's first meeting of the year and learn about LGBTQ life at Duke Law! OutLaw is an affinity group for LGBTQ students and Allies at Duke Law dedicated to advancing the careers of our members, building community, increasing LGBTQ representation, and promoting the study of legal issues affecting LGBTQ communities. At this meeting, we will discuss resources at Duke for LGBTQ students as well as events coming up this semester. This is a great chance for anyone interested in getting involved in the Duke Law LGBTQ community to meet the board and other members of OutLaw and sign up for the OutLaw listserv. We hope to see you there! Lunch will be served. Co-sponsored by DBA and Outlaw. For more information, please contact Gustavo Ruiz at gustavo.ruiz@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4000

    Interested in earning PILF hours? Come learn how to use credit card machines in order to be eligible to volunteer in PILF merchandise sales. A representative from Duke's OIT will be there to walk us through the credit card transaction process. The training should take roughly 30 minutes, and you'll receive 0.5 hours for attending. Everyone wanting to volunteer for PILF merchandise sales must attend a credit card training. Sponsored by PILF. For more information, please contact Karina Moy at karina.moy@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    A session specifically for Duke Law student group leaders. Join Duke Law alumni to learn more about how to be an effective leader. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs, Duke Bar Association, and the Office of Alumni and Development. For more information, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

  • 3:30 PM • Law School 3043

    The Equal Justice Works (EJW) Conference and Career Fair (Oct. 26-27 in Arlington, VA) is the nation's largest public interest legal career fair; this year, 199 government and public interest employers have registered to talk with law students of all class years. Duke also hosts an Alumni Networking Reception with alumni working in GPI careers in the DC area. 1Ls interested in attending the fair should prioritize attending this session for details about logistics and preparation. Duke Law will cover expenses for shared hotel accommodations, coordinate room and ride share, and host a networking preparation session on October 23. Contact Bethan Eynon (bethan.eynon@law.duke.edu) with questions. Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono and the Career and Professional Development Center.

  • 4:30 PM • Law School 3037

    This is a mandatory training for students who wish to participate in Lawyer on the Line but have not already completed the training. Volunteers work with attorneys through Legal Aid of North Carolina to provide legal assistance to low-income individuals and gain experience interviewing clients and providing legal advice. Sponsored by Lawyer on the Line. For more information, please contact Nicolas Rodriguez nicolas.rodriguez@lawnet.duke.edu.

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

  • 9:30 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Come join HLSA for our kickoff event of Hispanic Heritage Month by stopping by Star Commons for some cafecito and Mexican pastries. Sponsored by HLSA. For more information, please contact Ana Maganto Ramirez at ana.maganto.ramirez@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 10:00 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Fight the Flu!

    All Duke Students can receive the seasonal flu vaccine for free. No appointment needed. Just be sure to bring your DukeCard!

    For additional locations and dates, visit: studentaffairs.duke.edu/studenthealth

  • 10:00 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Flu shots will be available in the Blue Lounge. They are free to anyone with a Duke ID and are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Interested in human rights issues or pursuing a career in human rights law? Join the Human Rights Law Society (HRLS) for our first meeting of the year. HRLS provides a forum for students interested in human rights to share their ideas, put on events, and discuss human rights issues. Learn how to apply to become part of the 2018-2019 HRLS board. Open to all students, including LLMs. Lunch provided. Sponsored by the Human Rights Law Society. For more information, please contact Bryce May at Bryce.may@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    The Dean's Cup is Duke Law's premier oral advocacy competition for 2L and 3L students. This information session will provide an overview of the 2018-2019 Dean's Cup, including the problem, rules and dates. Attendance at one of the two information sessions is mandatory for those students seeking to participate in the tournament. Sponsored by the Moot Court Board. For more information, please contact the Dean's Cup Coordinators at deanscup@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Please join Street Law to learn more about how to get involved with our work at the Durham Youth Home. It's a great way to be involved in the Durham community while in law school. Duke law students work with kids in juvenile detention, to teach them about the criminal justice system, children's rights, the political system, constitutional issues and much more. The students design interactive lessons for the kids, and we really get to know them and support them. The time commitment is minimal, but it is very fulfilling and a great way to get out of the law school bubble and experience the community. Lunch will be provided (no pizza). Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest & Pro Bono and DBA. For more information, please contact Patrick Butler at patrick.butler@duke.edu or Abbey McNaughton at abbey.mcnaughton@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    This will be a training for all members. Sponsored by the Duke Law Innocence Project. For more information, please contact Renata Gomez at renata.gomez@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Interested in earning PILF hours? Come learn how to use credit card machines in order to be eligible to volunteer in PILF merchandise sales. A representative from Duke's OIT will be there to walk us through the credit card transaction process. The training should take roughly 30 minutes, and you'll receive 0.5 hours for attending. Everyone wanting to volunteer for PILF merchandise sales must attend a credit card training. If you are unable to attend this training, another will be held on September 18. Sponsored by PILF. For more information, please contact Karina Moy at karina.moy@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Sponsored by the Duke Law Women's Initiative. For more information, please contact Sarah Holsapple at sarah.holsapple@law.duke.edu.

  • 5:00 PM • Law School 4044

    Each year, Duke Law sends a team of 4 or 5 students to Vienna, Austria for one week to compete in the Willem Vis International Arbitration Moot competition. The competition involves writing two team briefs, due in December and January, followed by oral arguments in Vienna on April 11-18. This is an organizational meeting for any students who may be interested in participating on the Duke team. We will discuss the competition and the team selection process. For more information on the Vis competition see: https://vismoot.pace.edu/. If you cannot attend the meeting but are interested in the competition, email Professor Charles Holton at Holton@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, September 20, 2018

  • 11:00 AM • Law School, Goodson Law Library

    Academic Technologies is sponsoring a 20-minute training session on Wordpress, the popular website publishing software, with another 20 minutes available for questions. Attend just the presentation or stay to get your questions answered. Open to all community members! In this session, Michael Wright of Web Services will demonstrate how to create, edit, and maintain a Wordpress site through the free Duke service Sites@Duke. Please register to assure a seat: https://training.oit.duke.edu/enroll/common/show/20/172691. Note that sessions with low attendance may be cancelled. Located in the Fite Training Room in the law library, room 2211. Sponsored by Academic Technologies. For more information, please contact Michael Wright at wright@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Come learn about the Federalist Society! The Federalist Society is dedicated to fostering balanced and open debate about individual freedom, limited constitutional government, and judicial restraint. The Society is about ideas, scholarship, and fostering community on campus. We do not lobby for legislation, take policy positions, or endorse nominees or candidates for public service. While overall the Society believes in limited government, its members are diverse and often hold conflicting views on a broad range of issues such as immigration, privacy rights, and criminal justice. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by the Federalist Society. For more information, contact Michael Wajda at michael.wajda@duke.edu or Jack Fines at jack.fines@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Join Duke Law ACLU and the Immigrant and Refugee Pro Bono Project to learn more about our organizations, what we do, and how you can get involved! Guasaca will be served. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, contact Kelley Storey at kstorey@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    David Tolbert, Ford Foundation Fellow and Visiting Scholar at the Sanford School of Public Policy and former president of the International Center for Transitional Justice, will discuss current developments and challenges in the field of transitional justice, providing examples from his work in Colombia, Tunisia, and other contexts. He will share his insights into where the field of transitional justice is heading in the current difficult and challenging political context. This talk is part of the Human Rights in Practice series, which is organized by the International Human Rights Clinic and the Center for International and Comparative Law. The event is also co-sponsored by the Duke Human Rights Center at the Franklin Humanities Institute, the Duke Human Rights Center at the Kenan Institute for Ethics, the Human Rights Law Society, and the International Law Society. For more information, contact Balfour Smith at bsmith@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4046

    Program for 1GP 1Ls to come and have lunch with professors to ask questions and have general discussion in an informal setting. Sponsored by 1GP. For more information, please contact Ryan Arredondo at rda15@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Join us for a panel discussion about the many roles that military attorneys occupy, from entry level JAG Corps positions, where new lawyers get rapid early career experience, to those serving at the highest levels. Our panelists are: Brigadier General Joseph B. Berger III, Commander, U.S. Army Legal Services Agency and Chief Judge, U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals; Rear Admiral Darse E. Crandall, Jr., Judge Advocate General's Corps, Legal Counsel to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and Colonel Gail Crawford, Senior Military Assistant & Special Counsel, Office of the Air Force General Counsel and Director of the Air Force JAG Corps Professional Development Directorate. Sponsored by the Center on Law, Ethics and National Security, the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono, and the Career and Professional Development Center. Contact Bethan Eynon (bethan.eynon@law.duke.edu) with questions.

  • 1:30 PM • Law School, Goodson Law Library

    As part of the Human Rights in Practice series, please join David Tolbert, Ford Foundation Fellow and Visiting Scholar, Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy - and former president of the International Center for Transitional Justice and former UN Assistant Secretary-General - for a one-hour, interactive group career counseling session to discuss pathways to human rights careers. This is a great opportunity to interact in an informal small-group setting with our speaker following his presentation. This event will be held in the Rare Book Room (Riddick Room 3201). Co-sponsored by the Center for International and Comparative Law and the International Human Rights Clinic. Space is very limited - please RSVP to Balfour Smith at bsmith@law.duke.edu. Please note that the room is kept colder than normal, and that food and drinks are not permitted.

  • 5:30 PM • Law School 4047

    First of two mandatory training sessions for new CPBP volunteers, focusing on legal background and types of documents available. RSVP here: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2nHTZUotHAz4H9b by 5pm 9/12. Dinner will be served. Sponsored by Cancer Pro Bono Project. For more information, please contact David Gardner at david.k.gardner@lawnet.duke.edu, Abi Averill at abigail.averill@lawnet.duke.edu or Michael Wajda at michael.wajda@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 5:30 PM • Law School 3037

    This training session is required for student and attorney volunteers assisting with either the Duke Law Expunction Pro Bono Project or Lawyer on the Line. (The Expunction Project is dedicated to providing legal relief in the area of expunctions, certificates of relief and driver's license restoration.)(Lawyer on the Line is a school year Duke Student Pro Bono Project in partnership with Legal Aid of NC). Dinner will be provided. Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. Attendees must RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/ExpunctionVolunteerSign-up by Wednesday, the 18th at noon (note much of the RSPV was created solely for the Expunction Clinic). For more information, please contact Stella Boswell at boswell@law.duke.edu.

  • 6:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Join us for a conversation with Nancy Hogshead-Makar, moderated by Duke Law Professor of Law, Doriane Coleman.

    Nancy Hogshead-Makar, J.D. BA '86 won three gold medals at the 1984 Olympic Games in swimming. She is currently the CEO of Champion Women, an organization providing legal advocacy for girls and women in sports. Champion Women's
    targeted efforts include advocating for equality and accountability in sport, with an emphasis on efforts that can achieve change
    to scale. Focus areas include equal play in athletics, as well as sexual harassment, abuse and assault, and employment, pregnancy,
    and LGBT discrimination.

    This event is sponsored by the Duke Alumni Association, Fuqua School of Business, Law School, Sanford School of Public Policy and Duke Athletics.

    Questions? Contact the Alumni and Development Office at alumni_office@law.duke.edu

Friday, September 21, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School Beber Sculpture Garden

    Please join the Women Law Students Association (WLSA) for its annual kickoff event. 1Ls this is a great opportunity for you to meet upperclassmen as well as get to know your fellow 1Ls a little better. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by WLSA. For more information, please contact Kathy Hong at kyh7@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 2014

    The Office of Student Affairs is pleased to announce a wonderful opportunity to have lunch with Dean Kerry Abrams. This is an excellent opportunity to have some one-on-one time with the Dean to talk about your Law School experience. Seating is limited; please RSVP to Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu no later than Monday, September 10 by 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs.

  • 5:30 PM • Law School Beber Sculpture Garden

    Duke APALSA would like to invite APALSA mentors and mentees for a potluck dinner and Mid-Autumn Festival celebration! Sponsored by APALSA. For more information, please contact Denise Go at cpg27@duke.edu or David Kim at eui.joon.kim@lawnet.duke.edu.

Saturday, September 22, 2018

  • 1:00 PM • Law School Beber Sculpture Garden

    By invitation only. Students, alumni, faculty, and their families in the Program in Law & Entrepreneurship are invited to join us for lunch and networking prior to the Duke vs. NCCU football game at 3:30 pm. Reservations and group ticketing information available by contacting Kelli Raker at kelli.raker@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Program in Law & Entrepreneurship. For more information, please contact Kelli Raker at kelli.raker@law.duke.edu.

Monday, September 24, 2018

  • 9:30 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Join the International Studies Office for the kick-off to International Week. Sponsored by the Office of International Studies. For more information, please contact Suzanne Brown at brown@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Join the Moot Court Board for the final round of the Jessup Cup moot court competition. The Jessup Cup finalists will argue a closed-universe international law problem before a mock International Court of Justice. The finalists will be judged by a faculty panel including Professors Curtis Bradley, Jayne Huckerby, and Ralf Michaels. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by the Duke Law Moot Court Board. For more information, please contact Kaitlyn Posa, Farrah Bara, and Frank Liesman at dukejessupcupcoordinator@gmail.com.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    A panel of 2Ls and 3Ls will discuss their summer work experiences in international public interest placements and international private law firms. Lunch will be provided. Co-sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono and the Career Center. For more information, please contact Christina Cameron at christina.cameron@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any funding requests from DBA-sponsored organizations. All requests must be submitted by 8 pm on the Sunday before this meeting. Please consult the DBA funding guidelines for information on how to submit a request for funds. This meeting is open to all members of the Duke Law student body. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Emani Walks at emani.walks@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

  • 5:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    The program is for the students and their faculty mentors who are in the Public Interest and Public Service Certificate Program. Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. For more information contact Stella Boswell at boswell@law.duke.edu.

  • 6:00 PM • Law School 4040

    Join the South Asian Law Students Association (SALSA) at our annual kickoff dinner. Come meet our members and learn about our mentorship program and events. All students interested in being involved with SALSA are welcome! Sponsored by SALSA. For more information, please contact Saloni Mathur at saloni.mathur@duke.edu.

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    The Dean's Cup is Duke Law's premier oral advocacy competition for 2L and 3L students. This information session will provide an overview of the 2018-2019 Dean's Cup, including the problem, rules and dates. Attendance at one of the two information sessions is mandatory for those students seeking to participate in the tournament. Sponsored by the Moot Court Board. For more information, please contact the Dean's Cup Coordinators at deanscup@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    A unique forum that brings law students and new lawyers together with experienced practitioners to explore opportunities for employment in international law. Learn about international internship opportunities, how to network with legal experts from around the world, practice in other legal systems and cultures, become active in international organizations and societies, and how to develop legal and interpersonal skills. Sponsored by the International Law Society and American Bar Association Section of International Law. For more information, please contact Natalie Pita at natalie.pita@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4000

    A panel of BLSA 2L and 3L students will be discussing class preparation tips and strategies. Food will be provided. Sponsored by BLSA. For more information, please contact Jessica Mason at jessica.p.mason@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    During the 2008 financial crisis, Citigroup was presented as the victim of events beyond its control - larger financial panic, unforeseen economic disruptions, and a perfect storm of credit expansion, private greed, and public incompetence. To save the economy and keep the bank afloat, the government provided huge infusions of cash through multiple bailouts that angered the American public. But, as financial experts James Freeman and Vern McKinley reveal, the 2008 crisis was just one of many disasters Citi has experienced since its founding more than 200 years ago. In Borrowed Time, they reveal Citi's history of instability and government support. Join us as we hear from Mr. Freeman and Mr. McKinley, JD, who will discuss insights from their book and offer students a chance to learn how prepared the federal government is for the next financial crisis. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Global Financial Markets Center. For more information, contact reiners@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Come rest & relax with the Hispanic and Latino Law Student Association. We will be watching episodes of the modern remake of One Day at a Time while we enjoy Salvadorian cuisine. The show focuses on the life of a Cuban-American family in East Los Angeles and addresses a lot of issues dealt with in the Latinx community. It will be a space to relax and watch tv and also to enjoy conversation relating to the issues addressed in the show. Sponsored by HLSA. For questions, contact Ana Maganto Ramirez at ana.maganto.ramirez@lawnet.duke.edu.

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    The Internet has revolutionized the way we share information and communicate with one another. At the same time, it has allowed racists, misogynists, xenophobes, and terrorists to amplify their messages and, in many cases, to bring harm to others. Please join us for a discussion with Christopher Wolf, co-author of Viral Hate: Containing Its Spread on the Internet (2013). Mr. Wolf, a Senior Counsel at Hogan Lovells US LLP and founder of the Anti-Defamation League Online Hate Task Force, will discuss the recent proliferation of online hate, the response of online platforms like Facebook and Twitter, and the constitutional limits of legal remedies. Mr. Wolf will also explore topics such as efforts to criminalize online hate, what individual users can do to in response to hateful communication, and the potential of counter-speech. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by Intel, the Center on Law, Ethics and National Security, and the First Amendment Clinic at Duke Law. For more information, please contact Courtney Smith at courtney.smith@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission was one of the most-watched cases of OT 2017, raising questions about religious freedom, civil rights, and anti-discrimination laws. What does the decision mean for future cases? Mr. Jordan Lorence, Senior Counsel for the Alliance Defending Freedom and Mr. Chris Brook, Legal Director for the ACLU of North Carolina will present their views of the case and future jurisprudence. Co-sponsored by the Federalist Society, the ACLU, and the American Constitution Society. For more information, please contact Mark Rothrock at mark.rothrock@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    This is an instructional program for first year students presented by Professor Casey Thomson on how to outline and how outlining helps to prepare a student for exams. This is part of the Academic Success series of programs and follows the summer briefing assignment and LEAD Week presentation by Professor Doriane Coleman. Sponsored by the Office of Academic Affairs. For more information, please contact Tia Barnes at barnes@law.duke.edu.

  • 2:00 PM • See description

    Duke Law alumni are invited to join us for lunch with Jennifer Maher, Associate Dean for International Studies at Duke Law, and Tessa White Bernhardt (Duke Law JD & LLM '15), a member of Latham & Watkins' Latin America Practice. Special thanks to Latham & Watkins for hosting. Specific location: 135 Col. Polanco, 11560 Ciudad de México. For questions, please contact Rachel Barker, rachel.barker@lw.com. Coordinated by the International Office.

  • 5:30 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Show off your cooking skills at the annual International Week Food Fiesta! This year's categories will include best dessert, best spicy dish, best vegetarian dish, best dish on a public interest salary, and most representative of your home country. Visit https://law.duke.edu/students/intweek/dishes/ to read the guidelines and sign up. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, September 27, 2018

  • 9:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Come stock up on Duke Law merchandise during the first PILF Merchandise Sale of the year! We will have many clothing and gift items available. Proceeds benefit PILF. Sponsored by PILF. For more information contact Karina Moy at karina.moy@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Join attorneys from McGuireWoods to learn about opportunities within health law. Attorneys will discuss handling issues such as regulatory compliance, credentialing, fraud and abuse prevention, product liability and payment for a wide area of national and international healthcare clients. Co-sponsored by McGuireWoods and the Health Law Society. For more information, please contact Justin Pack at justin.pack@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Mr. Logan Beirne of Yale Law School and Professor Gunther Peck of the Sanford School of Public Policy will discuss the history of U.S. immigration policy. Professor Jayne Huckerby will moderate the discussion. Co-sponsored by the Duke Immigrant and Refugee Project and the Federalist Society. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Sarah Koelling at sarah.koelling@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4000

    Are you intrigued with the vexing legal, social, and ethical issues arising from advances in science and technology? Explore science ethics and policy through a joint JD/MA in Bioethics & Science Policy Program. Additional info session to follow on October 3rd. Lunch provided. Sponsored by Professor Farahany and Duke Science and Society. For more information, please contact Professor Thomas Williams at thomas.wilson.williams@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Are you interested in improving your legal writing? Just in time for your LARW office memo assignment, the Legal Writing Faculty invites you to an efficient writing workshop. The legal writing program's writing tutors will share some specific techniques for writing clearly and efficiently. Sponsored by the Legal Writing Faculty. For more information, contact Rebecca Rich at rich@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    It is already time to prepare for the Bar Exam. Learn about the "nuts & bolts" of Bar Exams from experienced professionals, and the concrete steps you must take to obtain admission to any state bar - dates and deadlines, components of a bar application, the breadth of character and fitness investigations, and more. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Please join Kate Reder Sheikh and Rebecca Glazer, legal consultants at Major, Lindsey & Africa, for an interactive presentation on the 10 questions you should ask yourself before choosing a practice area where you can excel and be happy. Using their extensive knowledge of current market realties, these legal consultants will cover topics such as: Do you want to be an expert or generalist? What is code-based practice? Where can your law degree take you after a law firm? And many more! Sponsored by Major, Lindsey & Africa and the Career and Professional Development Center. Lunch will be served. For questions, please contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join Jonathan Kellner '03, partner in the Corporate Group and Head of the São Paulo office of Shearman Sterling, for a wide-ranging discussion of his work and career as a corporate attorney in Brazil. With over 10 years of experience in Brazil, including stints at Linklaters and Skadden, Mr. Kellner has a deep well of knowledge about legal work and career prospects for U.S.-trained attorneys in the region. His practice focuses on capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, bank finance and investment funds for United States and Brazilian corporations and financial institutions. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by the JD-LLM Program in International and Comparative Law, the Career and Professional Development Center, and the Center for International and Comparative Law. For more information, please contact Balfour Smith at bsmith@law.duke.edu.

  • 2:30 PM • Law School 4172

    Would you like to learn what it is like to live and practice law in London as a J.D.-educated attorney? Please join Kate Reder Sheikh, Managing Director in the Associate Practice Group of Major, Lindsey & Africa, to discuss opportunities and challenges for U.S. attorneys in the London market. A U.S.-educated attorney, Ms. Reder Sheikh spent two years as a legal recruiter in London. She will share tips and offer advice to students interested in this market. Sponsored by International Studies. For more information, please contact Christina Cameron at christina.cameron@law.duke.edu.

  • 5:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Second of two mandatory training sessions for new CPBP volunteers, focusing on client interaction. Please RSVP here: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_80WaCkk8MuCmI4t by 5pm Tuesday, September 25. Dinner will be served. Sponsored by Cancer Pro Bono Project and the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. For more information, please contact David Gardner at david.k.gardner@lawnet.duke.edu, Michael Wajda at michael.wajda@lawnet.duke.edu or Abi Averill at abigail.averill@lawnet.duke.edu.

Friday, September 28, 2018

  • 10:00 AM • Law School 4046

    Please join Neil Wolitzer '02, Partner & Managing Director of Goldman Sachs' Real Estate Investment Banking Group in New York, to learn about the new Summer Associate program for 1Ls, which he is spearheading. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at Dale.Malone@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    This will be training for the members of the Innocence project. Each of the groups will then break up to determine goals and get started on work for the semester. Sponsored by the Innocence Project. For more information, please contact Renata Gomez at rg204@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join us for another panel in our series highlighting a range of government and public interest careers. The program will cover a range of careers in government. Hear what it is like to practice with from our panelists: Uchenna Evans L'07 (U.S. Dept. of Labor, Office of the Solicitor); Katelyn Love L'11 (Deputy General Counsel at the N.C. State Board of Elections & Ethics Enforcement); and Kimberly Rehberg L'94 (Senior Asst. City Attorney, City of Durham); and Erin Reis (U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development).
    Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono, the Career and Professional Development Center, and the Government and Public Service Society (GPS). Lunch will be provided, please bring your own beverage. For more information, contact Stella Boswell (boswell@law.duke.edu).

  • 1:00 PM • Law School Marcy's Garden

    Take a break and enjoy a Tai Chi class on the law school's front lawn. No prior experience required. In case of rain, the alternate location will be in room 3000. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs.

  • 2:00 PM • Law School 4055

    The Asian Pacific American Law Students Association will be hosting its first general body meeting of the year. This event is open to all current members of APALSA and those interested in learning more about the organization. Sponsored by APALSA. Please contact jason.xi@duke.edu for more information.

Saturday, September 29, 2018

  • 8:30 AM • See description

    Join us for PILF's Second Annual "Call Me a Character" 5K and Fun Run! All members of the Duke and Durham community are invited, and all proceeds will benefit PILF Grants. This 5K will be an un-timed fun run, held at the Al Buehler Trail. Registration will begin at 8:30 and the race will begin at 9:00. All family, friends, children and pets are welcome. Prizes will be awarded to the fastest runners and the best costumes! Sponsored by the Public Interest Law Foundation. For more information, please contact Craig Jones at craig.jones@lawnet.duke.edu.

Sunday, September 30, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Work session for all trained volunteers of the Duke Law Expunction Pro Bono Project. The project is a part of D.E.N., the Durham Expunction Network, a community team of legal providers within the D.E.A.R. (Durham Expunction and Restoration) Program dedicated to providing legal relief in the area of expunctions, certificates of relief and driver's license restoration. Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. For more information, please contact Stella Boswell at boswell@law.duke.edu.

Monday, October 01, 2018

  • 9:30 AM • Law School Third Floor Mezzanine

    Stop by the 3rd floor Mezzanine to grab a bagel and coffee and learn more about Duke's new National Lawyer's Guild chapter! The National Lawyers Guild is the nation's oldest and largest progressive bar association and was the first one in the US to be racially integrated. Our mission is to use law for the people, uniting lawyers, law students, legal workers, and jailhouse lawyers to function as an effective force in the service of the people by valuing human rights over property interests. All are welcome. Sponsored by the National Lawyers Guild. For more information, please contact Calypso Taylor at cjt33@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any funding requests from DBA-sponsored organizations. All requests must be submitted by 8 pm on the Sunday before this meeting. Please consult the DBA funding guidelines for information on how to submit a request for funds. This meeting is open to all members of the Duke Law student body. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Emani Walks at emani.walks@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Effective communication creates options and leads to opportunities for students and professionals alike. In this required 1L program, we will show you how experienced attorneys expect law students and new professionals to communicate. We will also discuss and identify common communication pitfalls and how to avoid them. All Duke Law students have the ability to become effective communicators and to set themselves apart as they proceed through law school and launch their careers. The live panel will be in room 3041 and the event will be streamed live into room 3037. For additional information, contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center.

Tuesday, October 02, 2018

  • 12:00 PM • Charlotte, NC

    Charlotte area alumni, parents, and friends are warmly invited to this special event to welcome Kerry Abrams as she begins her tenure as the James B. Duke and Benjamin N. Duke Dean of the School of Law. Specific location- Robinson Bradshaw 101 North Tryon Street Suite 1900 Charlotte, NC 28246. This event is sponsored by the Office of Alumni & Development. For more information, please contact alumni_office@law.duke.edu with questions.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Join Duke Law's ACLU chapter as we listen to some of our favorite professors read excerpts from their favorite banned books! Participating professors include Professors Boyle, Coleman, Laskowski, Blocher, Baxter, Gordon, and more! Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Kelley Storey at kstorey@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Join Duke Law ACS for a panel discussing the proposed changes to North Carolina's constitutional amendments. Panelists will include Tomas Lopez, Executive Director of Democracy North Carolina, Kym Hunter from the Southern Environmental Law Center, and Jack Boger from UNC School of Law. Sponsored by the American Constitution Society. For more information, please contact Paul Brzyski at paul.brzyski@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Professor Brandon Garrett will discuss his recent book, End of Its Rope: How Killing the Death Penalty Can Revive Criminal Justice. Prof. Garrett will share the stories of high profile death penalty cases, including some that were wrongful convictions, and explain how innocence and other factors have led to the sharp national decline in death sentences - and how that can in turn be the catalyst for criminal justice reform generally. Sponsored by the Innocence Project in honor of Wrongful Conviction Day. For more information, please contact Renata Gomez at rg204@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Join co-directors Rachel Brewster and Larry Helfer, law school administrators, and current JD-LLM students to learn about the joint JD and Masters (LLM) in International and Comparative Law. The JD-LLM program enables students to obtain both degrees in three years (and one month abroad during their 1L summer). The deadline for applying to the joint degree program is November 1. Students apply to the joint degree program during the first semester of their 1L year. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by the JD-LLM Program in International and Comparative Law. For more information, please contact Christina Cameron at christina.cameron@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:35 PM • See description

    Nasher Conference Room
    Sponsored by the Office of Diversity Initiatives. For more information, contact Ebony Bryant (bryant@law.duke.edu)
    *Invitation only

Wednesday, October 03, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    This is an informational event for 1L students in advance of the Baker Botts Mock Interview Program. The event will feature a student-led panel which will cover topics such as professional attire, interview preparation, and email correspondence. The panelists, 2L students, will provide advice based on their interview experience and will answer questions submitted by 1L students. Sponsored by the Women Law Students Association and the Business Law Society. For more information, please contact Catherine Prater at catherine.prater@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    New opportunities in healthcare, intellectual property, and cutting-edge research fields like genomics and neuroscience demand an interdisciplinary background in law, science policy, and ethics. Hear from current students and learn more about the JD/MA in Bioethics and Science Policy Program. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by Professor Farahany and Duke Science and Society. For more information, please contact Professor Thomas Williams at thomas.wilson.williams@duke.edu. RSVP to scienceandsociety@duke.edu and indicate which events you will attend.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    This program will provide an overview of CPDC resources for finding international opportunities overseas. The topics discussed will include the array of international options available, including law firms, international organizations, and NGOS and how to find and apply for them. Sponsored by International Studies. For more information, contact the Christina Cameron at christina.cameron@law.duke.edu

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    A presentation on the Universal Bar Exam including a preview of bar prep courses followed by a Q&A. Lunch Included. Sponsored by Themis Bar Pep. For more information, please contact Grace Hitzeman at grace.hitzeman@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Join HLSA for a panel discussion of the case Knight First Amendment Institute v. Trump and how the first amendment was used to win the case. We are joined by Rebecca Buckwalter-Poza, one of the plaintiffs of the case who was blocked by President Trump on Twitter, as well as Professor Powell, head of the First Amendment Clinic. Co-sponsored by OutLaw, and the First Amendment Clinic. For more information please contact Ana Maganto Ramirez at ana.maganto.ramirez@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 6:00 PM • Law School 4047

    Discover what's new in legal tech and the next generation of legal practice. Explore career paths for entrepreneurial lawyers. Enjoy food with your law school peers. Sponsored by the Duke Center on Law & Tech, Duke Law Career Center, Duke Law International Studies, and Lawyers Mutual. This event will be live streamed for remote viewers. Join live from remote at https://tinyurl.com/intllegaltech. For more information, please contact Kelli Raker at kelli.raker@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, October 04, 2018

  • 9:30 AM • Law School, Goodson Law Library

    Fite Room: Whether you are writing memos, drafting complaints, or authoring a scholarly work, knowing a few key Word tricks can help make the process less cumbersome. This twenty-minute training session will cover quick formatting fixes, shortcut keys, styles and more. Open to all community members. Stay just for the 20-minute presentation, or stay after to ask questions and possibly learn more tricks! Please register for one of two sessions: 9:30am - https://training.oit.duke.edu/enroll/common/show/20/172696 or 12:30 pm - https://training.oit.duke.edu/enroll/common/show/20/172697. Sponsored by Academic Technologies. For more information contact Cas Laskowski at cml91@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Jessica Litman, the John F. Nickoll Professor of Law at the University of Michigan, will deliver the 2018 David L. Lange Lecture in Intellectual Property, "Before and After the Copyright Wars." Prof. Litman is the author of "Digital Copyright," which traces the history of lobbying the led to the passage in 1998 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. She is also the co-author, with Jane Ginsburg and Mary Lou Kevlin, of the casebook "Trademarks and Unfair Competition Law: Cases and Materials." Before rejoining the Michigan faculty in 2006, she was a professor of law at Wayne State University in Detroit, a visiting professor at New York University School of Law and at American University Washington College of Law, as well as a professor at Michigan Law from 1984 to 1990. Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information please contact Frances Curran at frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

  • 6:00 PM • Law School 4000

    Want to learn more about how AI is being used improve legal workflows? Join Seal Software as they teach law students how to train machine learning models to enhance contract due diligence! No technical background is required. This event is mandatory for those competing in the Legal A.I. Showdown on October 5th. Sponsored by the Duke Law and Tech Society. For more information please contact Rohit Jayawardhan at rohit.jayawardhan@duke.edu.

Friday, October 05, 2018

  • 10:00 AM • The Bullpen at Duke Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative

    The Duke Center on Law & Tech, the Duke Law & Technology Society, and Seal Software will host some of the nation's most innovative law students at a Legal A.I. Showdown, giving teams from these schools a chance to build their own A.I. tools to analyze legal contracts. Seal Software will provide the A.I. tools, the sample contracts, as well as hands-on training and support. Each team's task will be to pick a subject of interest (M&A, Brexit, Data Privacy, etc.) and to train the A.I. application to analyze the contracts for relevant content. No previous technical training required!!! This is a fantastic opportunity for law students to learn about the inner-working of A.I. and to start thinking about how A.I. can be used in the law firm and beyond! Hosted at the Duke I & E Bullpen at 215 Morris St, Suite 300. Sponsored by the Duke Center on Law & Tech, the Law & Tech Society, and Seal Software. For more information, please contact Kelli Raker at kelli.raker@law.duke.edu or Rohit Jayawardhan at rohit.jayawardhan@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School, Goodson Law Library

    Fite Room: Whether you are writing memos, drafting complaints, or authoring a scholarly work, knowing a few key Word tricks can help make the process less cumbersome. This twenty-minute training session will cover quick formatting fixes, shortcut keys, styles and more. Open to all community members. Stay just for the 20-minute presentation, or stay after to ask questions and possibly learn more tricks! Please register for one of two sessions: 9:30am - https://training.oit.duke.edu/enroll/common/show/20/172696 or 12:30 pm - https://training.oit.duke.edu/enroll/common/show/20/172697. Sponsored by Academic Technologies. For more information contact Cas Laskowski at cml91@duke.edu.

  • 1:00 PM • The Bullpen at Duke Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative

    Join the Duke Center on Law & Technology for a fun, active, and highly creative design thinking process to re-imagine ways of measuring project progress and attorney success beyond the billable hour. Facilitated by Jeff Ward, Director of the Duke Center on Law & Tech and Associate Clinical Professor of Law at Duke Law. Sponsored by the Duke Center on Law & Tech, which has received generous support from sponsors including Latham & Watkins, Thomson Reuters, and Travelers Insurance as well as NC Community Sponsors Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company of NC and Smith Anderson. For more information and to register, please contact Kelli Raker at kelli.raker@law.duke.edu.

  • 6:00 PM • See description

    Join the Duke Center on Law & Tech for Big Ideas Demo Day at the Bullpen in downtown Durham (215 Morris Street, Suite 300). This event is the culmination of our light-touch accelerator, the Duke Law Tech Lab. Come vote for your favorite early-stage legal tech company among the Duke Law Tech Lab's Summer 2018 teams and enjoy appetizers with legal tech leaders and Duke Law students and faculty. RSVP encouraged: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_51GnDbBZ7GXcz7D. Sponsored by Duke Center on Law & Technology, Latham & Watkins, Thomson Reuters, and Travelers Insurance, as well as NC Community Sponsors Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company of NC and Smith Anderson. For more information, please contact Kelli Raker at kelli.raker@law.duke.edu or visit http://www.dukelawtechlab.com/demo-day/.

Tuesday, October 09, 2018

  • 6:30 PM • New York, NY

    New York area alumni, parents, and friends are warmly invited to this special event to welcome Kerry Abrams as she begins her tenure as the James B. Duke and Benjamin N. Duke Dean of the School of Law. Specific location- White & Case LLP 1221 6th Avenue New York, NY 10020. This event is sponsored by the Office of Alumni & Development. For more information, please contact alumni_office@law.duke.edu with questions.

Thursday, October 11, 2018

  • 7:00 AM • Law School 3041

    This two-day conference consists of a series of lecture sessions designed to examine in detail current developments in the estate and gift tax field; to strengthen the practitioner's knowledge and application of estate planning techniques to a multitude of diverse and complex problems; and to provide a forum for the discussion of important estate planning problems and their solutions. Sessions will be led by a group of conference faculty members comprised of estate planning and tax practitioners and legal scholars. Faculty members have been selected for their knowledge of the subjects, presentation skills, and ability to communicate. Sponsored by Duke Law School and the Duke University Estate Planning Council. For more information visit https://sites.duke.edu/depc/or please contact Rachel Ferebee at depc@law.duke.edu.

  • 6:00 PM • Washington, DC

    Washington DC area alumni, parents, and friends are warmly invited to this special event to welcome Kerry Abrams as she begins her tenure as the James B. Duke and Benjamin N. Duke Dean of the School of Law. Specific location- Hogan Lovells 555 13th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20004. This event is sponsored by the Office of Alumni & Development. For more information, please contact alumni_office@law.duke.edu.

Friday, October 12, 2018

  • 8:00 AM • Law School 3041

    This two-day conference consists of a series of lecture sessions designed to examine in detail current developments in the estate and gift tax field; to strengthen the practitioner's knowledge and application of estate planning techniques to a multitude of diverse and complex problems; and to provide a forum for the discussion of important estate planning problems and their solutions. Sessions will be led by a group of conference faculty members comprised of estate planning and tax practitioners and legal scholars. Faculty members have been selected for their knowledge of the subjects, presentation skills, and ability to communicate. Sponsored by Duke Law School and the Duke University Estate Planning Council. For more information visit https://sites.duke.edu/depc/or please contact Rachel Ferebee at depc@law.duke.edu.

Monday, October 15, 2018

  • 9:30 AM • Law School Third Floor Mezzanine

    Welcome back from break! Come grab breakfast with Kaplan on the 3rd floor, and check out the great deals for October! Starting at 9:30, and till bagels last! Sponsored by Kaplan. For more information please contact Kim Lott at kim.lott@kaplan.com.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3171

    Are you a 1L interested in adding the LLM in Law and Entrepreneurship as a dual degree? It's not too late! Come learn more about this unique opportunity from program faculty, staff, and students. Lunch will be provided with RSVP by 10/10 at https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8tSKso9bTlB8X0p. Sponsored by Program in Law & Entrepreneurship. For more information, please contact Kelli Raker at kelli.raker@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Ms. Paula Kocher of the Center for Disease Control will present an introduction of the CDC and its legal issues, with an emphasis on public health emergencies and health security. Lunch will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Sponsored by LENS. For further information, please contact the Center for Law, Ethics and National Security at lensmailbox@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join Mr. Hupez for a wide-ranging conversation about the International Finance Corporation, the private sector investment art of the World Bank Group and one of the leading investors and lenders in emerging markets. Mr. Hupez will also discuss his career path and offer advice to students interested in working at the World Bank, and in the fields of international development and finance more generally. Sponsored by the JD-LLM Program in International and Comparative Law, the Career and Professional Development Center, and the Center for International and Comparative Law. For more information, please contact Balfour Smith at bsmith@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3000

    NOTE: this event is for JDs only - LLMs will have their own information session at a later date. Are you interested in hearing more about externships - either locally in the Triangle (Fall and Spring) or through the Duke in D.C. program (Fall)? Come hear about how to earn course credit while building your resume, making connections, serving your community, and learning how to lawyer in the real world. You'll hear about opportunities in government, non-profit, and corporate counsels' offices, and hear from externship alumni about how to find a placement and succeed once you get there. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by Duke Law Externships. For more information, please contact Director of Externships Anne Gordon at agordon@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any funding requests from DBA-sponsored organizations. All requests must be submitted by 8 pm on the Sunday before this meeting. Please consult the DBA funding guidelines for information on how to submit a request for funds. This meeting is open to all members of the Duke Law student body. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Emani Walks at emani.walks@duke.edu.

  • 5:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

  • 6:00 PM • Rubenstein Library Holsti-Anderson Family Assembly Room 153

    Dipesh Chakrabarty, the Lawrence A. Kimpton Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago, will give the third Luce Anthropocene lecture, entitled "The Global and the Planetary: The Great Divergence of the Anthropocene." After Chakrabarty's remarks, Duke faculty members Norman Wirzba and Jedediah Purdy will engage him in conversation, followed by a time of open Q and A. The event is free and open to the public. Parking will be available in the Lower Allen Lot. Sponsored by the Kenan Institute for Ethics and the Luce-funded project Facing the Anthropocene. For more information, please contact Mari Joerstad at mari.jorstad@duke.edu.

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

  • 10:00 AM • Law School 4049

    The North Carolina Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments at Duke Law School on Tuesday, October 16. Two cases will be heard by the Court. You must sign-up on our RSVP link to attend: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dm2Ya4185G5NanP. Please contact Sara Emley at sara.emley@law.duke.edu with any questions.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    A session specifically for Duke Law student group leaders. Join Duke Law alumni to learn more about leading after law school. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs, Duke Bar Association, and the Office of Alumni and Development. For more information, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Please join us to learn how you can be involved with the Duke Law's annual comedy sketch show. We will discuss writing and acting opportunities and show examples of previous year's sketches. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by Tricky Dick. For more information, please contact Ian Zatkin Osburn at isz2@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join the Transactional Law Competition Board for an information session on our Sixth Annual Transactional Law Competition! Participants, paired in teams of two, will compete in a mini-transaction, marking up deal documents and negotiating terms with an opposing team, gaining valuable negotiation skills and exposure to transactional work. The competition is judged by esteemed practitioners from all over the country, creating a great networking opportunity for participants, particularly 1Ls. The winning team will go on to compete against other schools' teams in a competition during the spring semester. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by the Transactional Law Competition Board. For more information, please email mark.hollwedel@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Please join Graham Cronogue '13 and Mark McCrone for a a wide-ranging discussion about Baker & McKenzie's global dispute resolution practice. The panelists, who are based in the firm's Washington, DC office, will discuss their work and career paths and share advice with students interested in practicing in this space. Sponsored by the JD-LLM Program in International and Comparative Law, the Career and Professional Development Center, and the Center for International and Comparative Law. For more information, please contact Balfour Smith at bsmith@law.duke.edu.

  • 1:45 PM • Law School 3041

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact events@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Ever want to go to Israel? Have spring break plans? Come learn about the 4th annual Duke Law Spring Break Israel Trip! Each year a group of students plan a student-led trip to Israel during spring break. The trip is nearly fully funded (students are only responsible for own flight tickets and a small security deposit). It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tour a culturally, historically, and politically fascinating (and challenging) country, and meet with some of the region's most important movers and shakers. All students (including LLMs, SJDs, and visiting scholars) are invited! Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by Duke Law Israel Experience. For more information, please contact Abbey McNaughton at abbey.mcnaughton@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Michael Cannon, Director of Health Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, and Professor Barak Richman will discuss their views on the economics and legality behind President Trump's "Freedom Option" to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The event comes in light of emerging health law and policy issues spurred by the Trump Administration's enforcement of the ACA. Sponsored by the Federalist Society and Law & Economics Society. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Ryan Arredondo at rda15@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    This is an informational program for first-year students presented by Profs. Casey Thomson and Don Beskind on how to prepare for exams. This is part of the Academic Success series of programs and follows the 1Ls: How to Outline for Exams presentation on September 26. Sponsored by the Office of Academic Affairs. For more information, please contact Tia Barnes at barnes@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Kaplan Bar prep invites LLM students to a lunch talk to discuss the needs of international students when it comes to test prep, tips to succeed, and the available deals that Kaplan is offering in the coming months. It's never too early to start planning for the bar, and Kaplan has a variety of great options for LLMS. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by Kaplan. For more information, please contact either Alice Moscicki at anm46@duke.edu or Kim Lott at kim.lott@kaplan.com.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Join Jerome H. Reichman, Bunyan S. Womble Professor of Law, for a celebration and discussion of his book "Governing Digitally Integrated Genetic Resources, Data, and Literature: Global Intellectual Property Strategies for a Redesigned Microbial Research Commons." James Boyle, William Neal Reynolds Professor of Law, will provide introductory remarks. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Goodson Law Library and Office of the Dean. For more information, contact Jennifer Behrens at behrens@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, October 18, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    This falls CPDC diversity program has been rescheduled for a two part program on 11/8. Please see the 11/8 events for more details. Sponsored Career & Professional Development Center. For additional information, contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Feeling awkward about raising your hand? Not sure how to ask the right questions? Wondering why the same person always gets called on? Class participation helps the learning process, for developing oral skills as attorneys, for ensuring that a diverse cross-section of students and ideas are represented in the classroom, to develop relationships with professors, and often, because it factors into grades. All are welcome for a workshop discussing specific strategies you can use each day in class for effective participation in 1L classes, as well as alternatives for getting to know your professors. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by WLSA. For more information, please contact Jane Zhou at jane.zhou@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School Blue Lounge

    2Ls &3Ls: Are you interested in registering for a clinic and/or doing an externship? Please join GPS for an Open House with our clinical and experiential faculty. Directors and student representatives from each of Duke Law's clinics and Professor Anne Gordon from the Externship Program will be available to answer questions about their work and specific projects. Food will be served. Space may be limited, so please RSVP to https://goo.gl/forms/G4qq5GjihZgkqvWv1. Sponsored by the Government and Public Service Society. For more information, please contact Amanda Ng at amanda.ng@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Former Homeland Security Advisor Tom Bossert and Facebook's Head of Global Policy Monika Bickert will discuss the challenges of and opportunities for both government and the private sector for addressing digital threats, especially those utilizing social media platforms. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Center on Law, Ethics and National Security. For more information, please contact Courtney Smith at courtney.smith@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4000

    Single payer advocate Tim Faust will come talk about the problems facing the American healthcare system the possibilities and obstacles for implementing healthcare reform, including the options for providing healthcare to all Americans in need. Sponsored by the Health Law Society. For more information, please contact Chuck Matula at cfm26@duke.edu.

  • 7:00 PM • Law School 4055

    The American Constitution Society is pairing with Democracy NC to help protect voting rights in North Carolina. Join ACS and Democracy NC to be registered and trained as an Election day Poll Watcher. Sponsored by ACS. For further information, please contact Paul Brzyski and paul.brzyski@duke.edu.

Friday, October 19, 2018

  • 4:00 PM • Law School 3041

    Come hear Philadelphia District Attorney Lawrence Krasner discuss his goals as a prosecutor committed to building safe and fair communities through reforming the criminal justice system from the prosecution side. Sponsored by The N.C. Criminal Justice Research and Policy Project (supported by the Charles Koch Foundation), the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono, the Center for Criminal Justice and Professional Responsibility and the Duke Criminal Law Society. For more information, please contact Stella Boswell at Boswell@law.duke.edu.

Saturday, October 20, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Off-campus

    Students of all class years are invited to join us for the annual Public Interest Retreat. It is a day of fun, community and learning that culminates in s'mores and drinks around the campfire after a casual dinner. The Public Interest Retreat provides an opportunity for public interest and government-minded students to meet and mingle, engage with each other and hear from alumni. This year's retreat will be held at the lovely Camp Royall in Moncure, NC. Please sign up by October 18th; more information and signup link here: https://law.duke.edu/publicinterest/retreat/. Please email Dean Stella Boswell with questions (boswell@law.duke.edu). Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono, the Career and Professional Development Center, the Government and Public Service Society and the Public Interest Law Foundation.

Monday, October 22, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Please join the Federalist Society, the Law & Economics Society, and the International Law Society for a lunch event featuring Prof. Scott Lincicome and Prof. Rachel Brewster. The panel will discuss the Trump administration's trade policies and their effects on the economy and international comity. Sponsored by the Federalist Society and Law & Economics Society. For more information, please contact Logan Page at logan.page@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4000

    Please join Doug Dreier JD'13 from Gibson Dunn and Casey Pick from The Trevor Project in a presentation about their pro bono work and the current and future landscape of LGBTQ legal advocacy. Lunch will be served. Co-sponsored by OutLaw, ACLU, American Constitution Society, and the Government and Public Service Society. For more information, please contact gustavo.ruiz@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Student leaders from the Semester Break Legal Service Trips will provide information on the various opportunities available for the annual semester break legal service trips. We have had offerings located in New Orleans, LA; Atlanta, GA and Dilley, TX. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Office Public Interest & Pro Bono. For more information please contact Christian Craft-Ellison at christian.craftellison@lawnet.duke.edu or Calypso Taylor at calypso.taylor@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Matt Stoller of the Open Markets Institute will discuss the current state of antitrust law. Sponsored by the American Constitution Society. For more information, please contact Chris Smith at chris.r.smith@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Please join the Sports and Entertainment Law Society for our annual Internships in Sports and Entertainment Law panel. The panel will feature a variety of 2Ls and 3Ls who have successfully completed legal internships in the sports and entertainment industries. Our panelists will discuss the job search, the application process, interviewing and will answer questions about their respective internship experiences. Sponsored by SELS. For more information, please contact Jonathan Schwartz at Jonathan.A.Schwartz@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any funding requests from DBA-sponsored organizations. All requests must be submitted by 8 pm on the Sunday before this meeting. Please consult the DBA funding guidelines for information on how to submit a request for funds. This meeting is open to all members of the Duke Law student body. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Emani Walks at emani.walks@duke.edu.

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

  • 8:00 AM • Washington Duke Inn

    Please join attorney representatives from Baker Botts and WLSA for our annual 1L Mock Interview Program. This is an excellent opportunity for 1Ls to practice their interviewing skills and to receive valuable constructive feedback from practicing attorneys. Interviews will last 20 minutes, with 10 minutes reserved for feedback. Please arrive 15 minutes before your interview time and bring two copies of your resume to the interview. Mock interviews will take place at the Washington Duke Inn. Dress is business formal. Please look to your Career Planning Manual for advice on appropriate dress. Sponsored by Baker Botts LLP and WLSA. For more information, please contact Catherine Prater at catherine.prater@duke.edu.

  • 9:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Come check out the PILF Merchandise Sale outside Star Commons! We will have a lot of Duke Law gear and gift items! Proceeds benefit PILF. Sponsored by PILF. For more information, please contact Karina Moy at karina.moy@duke.edu or Jason Wasserman at jason.wasserman@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    What is the line between law and politics? That question has become all the more important in light of divisive decisions from the Supreme Court and a bare-knuckle Supreme Court confirmation. Please join Duke Law's ACS and Federalist Society chapters for a conversation on the current political and legal moment with two scholars from opposite ends of the political spectrum: Professor Stephen Sachs and Professor Jedediah Purdy. Co-sponsored by the American Constitution Society and the Federalist Society. For more information, please contact Izaak Earnhardt at izaak.earnhardt@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Please join Duke's Animal Legal Defense Fund chapter for a conversation on the status of farm animals in our legal system. Our speaker for this event is David Wolfson, one of the top experts in the area of farm animal law, a graduate of Duke University, and the Executive Director at the law firm Milbank Tweed Hadley & Mccloy LLP. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by Duke's Animal Legal Defense Fund chapter. For more information, please contact Leigh.Markowitz@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Upper-level JD/LLM students, please join Dean Lacoff for a discussion about how to track your progress towards graduation with both the JD and LLM degrees, and planning your courses for spring semester and beyond. Sponsored by the JD/LLM Program in International and Comparative Law. For more information, please contact Dean Lacoff at lacoff@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Project (VITA) is a pro bono project at the law school that works to generate approximately 1/2 million dollars annually for the greater Durham community. Duke Law VITA volunteers prepare income tax returns for low-income area residents. Join us to learn more about how you can get involved with VITA. Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. For more information and to become involved with the VITA program, please contact student group leaders Anna Ellement, anna.ellement@lawnet.duke.edu, Chuck Matula charles.matula@lawnet.duke.edu, Jack Lucy jack.lucy@lawnet.duke.edu or Megan Sharkey megan.sharkey@lawnet.duke.edu. For more information and to become involved with the VITA-FSS (Foreign Student Scholars), please contact Daniel Westen daniel.wester@lawnet.duke.edu or Jonathan Schwartz jonathan.schwartz@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 2014

    The Office of Student Affairs is pleased to announce a wonderful opportunity to have lunch with Dean Kerry Abrams. This is an excellent opportunity to have some one-on-one time with the Dean to talk about your Law School experience. Seating is limited; please RSVP to Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu no later than Thursday, September 27 by 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4000

    Come hear from Baker Botts, a firm's perspective on the 1L job search. With a focus on diversity, panelist will discuss a range of topics from the application process, what firm's are looking for in 1L candidates, how to maximize your 1L summer job, and much more. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by BLSA. For more information, please contact Jessica Mason at jessica.p.mason@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Join the Law & Entrepreneurship Society for a comprehensive introduction into the world of venture capital financing. Learn about the structure of VC funds, valuation strategies, preparing a successful pitch, and trends in the industry from venture capitalists. Our panelists are Mitch Mumma of Intersouth Partners, Jason Caplain of Bull City Ventures, and Tom Skelton, an independent angel investor. The panel will be moderated by Professor Erika Buell, and lunch (from Guasaca) will be provided. Sponsored by LES. For more information contact Pat O'Connell at pdo3@duke.edu.

  • 2:00 PM • Law School 4042

    With Equal Justice Works just a few days away, join us for a presentation and live practice session to hone your networking and career fair skill set for government and public interest employers. 2Ls and 3Ls will perform mock networking scenarios, give advice, and help you practice. You will walk away knowing how to approach employers and with a brief narrative about yourself. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. This program is intended for those who have registered for the EJW Career Fair, but others interested in learning about networking specifically with government/public interest employers may attend. For more information, please contact Bethan Eynon at bethan.eynon@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    How do you find a 1L job? When and where should you start looking? In our final required program of the semester, we will answer those questions, introduce you to our job search resources, and lay the groundwork for your 1L job search. Lunch will be provided. The live panel will be in room 3041 and the event will be streamed live into room 3037. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For additional information, contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu.

  • 5:00 PM • Fuqua School of Business-McClendon Auditorium

    Duke alum John Carreyrou, two-time Pulitzer Prize Winning investigative reporter for the Wall Street Journal, will discuss and sign his bestselling book about the rise and fall of the blood-testing firm Theranos. It's a fascinating tale of Silicon Valley ambition and deceit - and the great journalism that uncovered the truth. The Regulator bookstore will be present to sell copies of the book on site. Sponsored by DeWitt Wallace Center for Media & Democracy and the Global Financial Markets Center. For more information, please contact Courtney Smith at courtney.smith@law.duke.edu.

  • 5:00 PM • Fuqua School of Business-McClendon Auditorium

    A conversation & book signing with John Carreyrou T'94, author & investigative journalist for The Wall Street Journal.

    Duke alum John Carreyrou will discuss and sign his bestselling book about the rise and fall of the blood-testing firm Theranos. It's a fascinating tale of Silicon Valley ambition and deceit - and the great journalism that uncovered the truth. The Regulator bookstore will be present to sell copies of the book on site. John will be signing books after the event.

Thursday, October 25, 2018

  • 11:00 AM • Law School, Goodson Law Library

    John Ahlers of the Financial Aid Office will give a brief overview of using OneNote to store information, plan projects, and collaborate. The presentation will last approximately 20 minutes, with an additional 20 minutes for Q&A. Attend just the presentation, or stay to get your questions answered. Open to all community members. Please register to assure a seat: https://training.oit.duke.edu/enroll/common/show/20/173109. Located in the Fite Training Room in the law library, room 2211. Sponsored by Academic Technologies. For more information, please contact John Ahlers at ahlers@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Confused when people say transactional or litigation? Have you dreamed of being the next Atticus Finch? Come hear about the life of a litigation attorney, and have some free lunch while you're at it. Panelists include partners from Simpson Thacher (NYC), Sidley Austin (D.C.), and Kirkland & Ellis (D.C). Sponsored by the Business Law Society. For more information, please contact Dani Bembry at dlb65@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Catherine Sweetser, attorney at Schonbrun Seplow Harris & Hoffman LLP, will discuss her work in the area of international human rights including her specialization in Alien Tort Statute litigation and the Trafficking Victims Protections Reauthorization Act. This talk is part of the Human Rights in Practice series, which is organized by the International Human Rights Clinic and the Center for International and Comparative Law. The event is also co-sponsored by the Duke Human Rights Center at the Franklin Humanities Institute, the Duke Human Rights Center at the Kenan Institute for Ethics, the Human Rights Law Society, and the International Law Society. For more information, contact Balfour Smith at bsmith@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Title IX, the College Disciplinary Process, & Individual Rights: A conversation between Susan Kruth of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education and Professor Doriane Lambelet Coleman. Pizza will be provided for lunch. Sponsored by Duke Law Federalist Society. For more information, please contact DukeFederalistSociety@gmail.com.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join LLM alumni currently working in the U.S. for a wide-ranging discussing of opportunities and challenges for foreign LLMs in the U.S. legal market and will share their own job search experiences. Panelists will discuss opportunities and challenges for foreign LLMs in the U.S. legal market. They will also share their career paths and offer advice to students interested in staying in the U.S. following graduation. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Career and Professional Development Center and the International Studies Office. For more information, please contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu

  • 1:40 PM • Law School, Goodson Law Library

    As part of the Human Rights in Practice series, please join Catherine Sweetser, partner at Schonbrun Seplow Harris & Hoffman LLP, for a one-hour, interactive group career counseling session to discuss pathways to human rights careers. This is a great opportunity to interact in an informal small-group setting with our speaker following her presentation. This event will be held in the Rare Book Room (Riddick Room 3201). Co-sponsored by the Center for International and Comparative Law and the International Human Rights Clinic. Space is very limited - please RSVP to Balfour Smith at bsmith@law.duke.edu. Please note that the room is kept colder than normal, and that food and drinks are not permitted.

  • 5:00 PM • See description

    Duke Law School will host the Board of Visitors and Law Alumni Association Board of Directors for the fall 2018 board meeting. Specific Location for Thursday Evening Reception and Dinner: Washington Duke Inn. Coordinated by the Alumni & Development Office. For additional information, please contact Caitlin Shaw at caitlin.shaw@law.duke.edu.

  • 5:15 PM • Law School 4000

    LANC attorney, D.J. Dore will provide VAP members with the necessary training needed to assist military veterans with disability claims, discharge upgrades and other legal issues. Please RSVP by 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 23 at https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_00cbQdfMfolBbHT. Sponsored by PIPB. For more information, contact Tim Dill at timothy.dill@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 7:00 PM • See description

    Come see the GPSC House turn into a Haunted House. Location: 306 Alexander Avenue Durham, NC 27705. $5 entry benefiting Legal Aid of North Carolina. Co-Sponsored by GPS & Duke Law Democrats. For more information, or to get involved, please contact Cecily Larison at cal66@duke.edu.

Friday, October 26, 2018

  • 8:00 AM • See description

    Duke Law School will host the Board of Visitors and Law Alumni Association Board of Directors for the fall 2018 board meeting. Location: Duke Law School. Coordinated by the Alumni & Development Office. For additional information, please contact Caitlin Shaw at caitlin.shaw@law.duke.edu.

  • 2:00 PM • See description

    Take a break from studying and join a group of your classmates to climb the tower of Duke's most well-known landmark, the Chapel! You'll enjoy a 360-degree view of Duke campus and Durham from an observation deck on the Chapel roof. Sponsored bt the Office of Student Affairs. Space is limited; please RSVP to Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

Monday, October 29, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Law firms are beginning to look into design thinking, a problem-solving approach popular among engineers of all types, as a tool for innovation and advancement. Learn about design thinking and how it's used by two leaders in the field. Camillo Sassan is Industrial Design Lead and Kevin L. Schultz is Experience Designer at IBM. They both work in IBM's Design Thinking Studio right here in the RTP. Sponsored by the DLSIS and the Tech Hub Advisory Board. For more information contact Casandra Laskowski at cml91@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Curious about private equity? The Business Law Society and Law and Entrepreneurship Society are excited to host top dealmakers from both coasts. Partners Kyle Krpata (Silicon Valley), Ramona Nee (Boston) and Chris Machera '05 (New York) from Weil Gotshal are here to give us a crash course in everything from fund formation to dealmaking. Panel moderated by Fuqua Professor John Buley. Hosted by BLS and LES. Sponsored by Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. For more information, please contact Tanya Smith at tanya.m.smith@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4044

    Event to kick-Off Law Students for Accessibility (LSA) as a group, and discuss goals with interested students. Sponsored by LSA. For more information, please contact Jon Weinstein at jon.weinstein@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any funding requests from DBA-sponsored organizations. All requests must be submitted by 8 pm on the Sunday before this meeting. Please consult the DBA funding guidelines for information on how to submit a request for funds. This meeting is open to all members of the Duke Law student body. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Emani Walks at emani.walks@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Join David F. Levi, director of the Bolch Judicial Institute and Levi Family Professor of Law and Judicial Studies, and Judge Jon O. Newman of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, for a lunch-hour discussion of Judge Newman's life in the judiciary, his recent book, and what he thinks should to be done to improve the U.S. justice system. Judge Newman is serving as the inaugural Distinguished Judge in Residence at the Bolch Judicial Institute during the week of Oct. 29. Sponsored by the Bolch Judicial Institute. For more information, please contact Allison Hildebrand at allison.hildebrand@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

  • 5:15 PM • Law School 3043

    As a follow-up to the October 15th Community Discussion on the Kavanaugh Hearings, Duke Law Women, the Dean's Office, and the Office of Student Affairs are co-sponsoring a presentation on sexual harassment and assault in legal employment settings. Professor Anne Gordon will present important information on this serious issue, including strategies for effective intervention that both women and men can deploy; Professor Doriane Coleman will help facilitate a discussion. For more information, please contact Dean Hoye at william.hoye@law.duke.edu.

  • 5:30 PM • See description

    Join the Duke Criminal Law Society at Bull City Ciderworks for drinks and conversation with fellow students and local lawyers working in criminal law. Sponsored by Duke Criminal Law Society. For more information, contact Callie Thomas at callie.thomas@duke.edu.

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Professor Lena Salaymeh, Tel Aviv University and Princeton University, will discuss her award-winning book, "The Beginnings of Islamic Law: Late Antique Islamicate Legal Traditions" (Cambridge Univ. Press, 2016). Showing how Muslim jurists crafted their legal opinions by combining ancient norms, scripture, religious and scholarly precedents, local traditions, and social needs in unexpected ways, Prof. Salaymeh challenges modern preconceptions of Islamic law and illustrates the dynamic nature of Islamic jurisprudence in a contemporary setting. The program is a joint presentation of Duke Law's Center for International and Comparative Law, Duke University's Islamic Studies Center, and Duke University's Department of Religious Studies. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Balfour Smith at bsmith@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Join Judge Jon O. Newman of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit as he discusses Federal Sentencing: the Good, the Bad, and the Awful. Judge Newman is serving as the inaugural Distinguished Judge in Residence at the Bolch Judicial Institute during the week of Oct. 29. Sponsored by the Bolch Judicial Institute. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Bonnie Millis at bonnie.millis@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Hispanic Law Student Association is hosting a general body meeting and Día de los Muertos celebration! We will provide a quick update of future events for the semester. After the update, HLSA will be celebrating Día de los Muertos. Sponsored by HLSA. For more information, please contact Diamond Zambrano at diamond.zambrano@duke.edu.

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4046

    Please join Rabbi Zalman from Chabad Chapel Hill for a lunch time study session on Jewish law. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the International Law Society. For more information, please contact Ian Zatkin Osburn at isz2@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Working for a judge is a unique legal experience. Attend this program to learn more about judicial internships and externships, what the job entails, and the benefits to you. We will go over the process and timelines for applying and what you can be doing now. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. Please contact Sara Emley at sara.emley@law.duke.edu with any questions.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    A panel of 2L students will be discussing exam preparation tips and strategies, as well as when and how to start outlining. Lunch will be provided! Sponsored by the Black Law Students Association. For more information, please contact Jessica Mason at jessica.p.mason@duke.edu.

Thursday, November 01, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    The Honorable Sundaresh Menon, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Singapore, will deliver the 2018-2019 Bernstein Lecture in Comparative Law titled "Executive Power: Rethinking the Modalities of Control." The Chief Justice will discuss the control of executive power in Singapore as compared to other legal systems. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Co-sponsored by the Center for International and Comparative Law and the Office of the Dean. For more information, please see https://law.duke.edu/news/annual-bernstein-lecture-comparative-law-3/ or contact Balfour Smith at bsmith@law.duke.edu.

  • 4:00 PM • Law School 4045

    All Duke Law students are invited to join attorneys from Morgan Lewis and its clients for a panel in Room 4045 on interviewing and recruiting techniques and advice. No dress code is required unless you are also participating in a mock interview or resume workshop afterwards (for those who previously registered). Sponsored by APALSA, Outlaw, SALSA, HLSA, BLSA, MLSA, 1GP, Law Students for Accessibility, and Duke Law Veterans. For more information, please contact Jane Zhou at jane.zhou@duke.edu.

Friday, November 02, 2018

  • 8:30 AM • Law School 3041

    The Duke Environmental Law & Policy Forum's annual symposium will focus on Sustainable Urban Development, from issues of city infrastructure, mass transit, and increasing walkability, to macro-scale discussions of how to make our cities more resilient to the threat of climate change. The epicenter of the discussion will be the Triangle area, as well as the roles Durham and Duke can play in shaping how the Triangle grows and develops over the coming years. Speakers will include the local planners, state lawmakers, and advocates central to these processes. For more information, please contact Summer Quintana at summer.quintana@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 8:30 AM • Law School 3041

    The Duke Environmental Law & Policy Forum's annual symposium will focus on Sustainable Urban Development, from issues of city infrastructure, mass transit, and increasing walkability, to macro-scale discussions of how to make our cities more resilient to the threat of climate change. The epicenter of the discussion will be the Triangle area, as well as the roles Durham and Duke can play in shaping how the Triangle grows and develops over the coming years. Speakers will include the local planners, state lawmakers, and advocates central to these processes. For more information, please contact Summer Quintana, summer.quintana@lawnet.duke.edu

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Want to put your law school education to good use? Want to protect civil rights? Want to wear a super fashionable neon green hat? Come get trained as a Legal Observer! The National Lawyers Guild's Legal Observer program is part of a comprehensive system of legal support for people expressing their right to protest. Legal Observers are neutral parties who document arrests, use of force, denial of access, and other infringements on protest rights. This information is vital to defending the rights of protesters. The training will be conducted by Elizabeth Haddix, Co-Director of the Julius L. Chambers Center for Civil Rights. Sponsored by the Duke Law National Lawyers Guild. For more information, please contact Calypso Taylor at cjt33@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Sarah P. Duke Gardens

    Join a group of your fellow law students for a special traditional Japanese tea experience where you will learn about tea culture and its significance in Japan. There will be a demonstration of the tea making procedure and you will enjoy a sample of the whisked green tea and a Japanese confection. The experience will end with a tour of the Pine Clouds Mountain Stream Garden where you will learn about its symbolism and design elements. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. Space is limited; please RSVP to Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

  • 3:00 PM • Law School 4040

    As the first event in WLSA's annual Coffee and Conversation series, WLSA invites students to join our new dean, Dean Kerry Abrams, in a conversation about her time in the legal profession and experiences with gender issues. This event is intended to be an informal and intimate environment for students to ask Dean Abrams questions. Light lunch will be provided. Sponsored by WLSA. This event will be capped at 15 people. If more than 15 people RSVP, 15 attendees will be randomly selected and notified a few days before the event. Please email Kathy Hong at kyh7@duke.edu by October 14th at 11:59 p.m. to RSVP.

  • 6:30 PM • See description

    Members of the Federalist Society are invited to dinner at Professor Young's house to get to know one another and learn more about the organization. Sponsored by the Federalist Society. For more information, please contact Mark Rothrock at mark.rothrock@duke.edu.

Saturday, November 03, 2018

  • 6:00 PM • See description

    Come mingle with members of the Duke Entertainment, Media, and Arts Network! Students and alumni working or interested in sports and entertainment are invited to the Durham Hotel rooftop downtown. Co-sponsored by Duke Law's Sports & Entertainment Law Society and Fuqua's Media, Entertainment & Sports Club. For more information, contact Robin Hedvat at robin.hedvat@duke.edu.

Monday, November 05, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Please join the Federalist Society and the American Constitution Society for a conversation about the rise of judicial celebrity and the possibility of live-streaming Supreme Court arguments. The discussion will be led by David Lat (Founder, Above the Law) and Duke Law's own Prof. Margaret Lemos. Sponsored by the Federalist Society and the America Constitution Society. For more information, please contact Logan Page at logan.page@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any funding requests from DBA-sponsored organizations. All requests must be submitted by 8 pm on the Sunday before this meeting. Please consult the DBA funding guidelines for information on how to submit a request for funds. This meeting is open to all members of the Duke Law student body. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Emani Walks at emani.walks@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Curious about patent law? Attorneys from Fenwick & West and Kilpatrick Townsend will be here to talk about what patent law is, what life as a patent attorney at a big law firm is like, and the many different career paths for those interested in patent law. Lunch will be provided! Sponsored by the Duke Law & Tech Society. For more information, please contact Rina Plotkin at rina.plotkin@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3000

    Come hang out with the Duke Law National Lawyers Guild for a general body meeting! We will be discussing what we want to see in the chapter, such as potential programming, interest areas, and chapter operation. Sponsored by the Duke Law National Lawyers Guild. For more information, please contact Calypso Taylor at cjt33@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Join members of the law school faculty for a panel discussion about their clerkship experiences. Panelists include Professors Joseph Blocher, Kathryn Bradley, and Darrell Miller. Lunch will be provided.Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. Please contact Sara Emley at sara.emley@law.duke.edu with any questions.

  • 5:10 PM • Law School 4055

    Members of BLSA, please join us to learn more about your upcoming 1L firm job search! A panel of 2L and 3L students will be discussing tips and strategies for applying to your summer job. Snacks will be provided. Sponsored by the Black Law Students Association. For more information, please contact Jessica Mason at jessica.p.mason@duke.edu.

  • 5:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Please join the Duke Middle East North Africa Law Student Association (MENALSA) for the first event of the year, a late-afternoon meet-and-greet with sweets, snacks, beverages, and tunes from the MENA region. Sponsored by the Duke Middle East North Africa Law Student Association. For more information, please contact Maryam Kanna at maryam.kanna@lawnet.duke.edu.

Tuesday, November 06, 2018

  • 11:30 AM • JB Duke Hotel

    Donating blood saves lives! The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive at the JB Duke Hotel. To make an appointment call 1 800 RED CROSS or register online at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time - sponsor code: Duke. Sponsored by the Human Rights Law Society and the Health Law Society. For more information, please contact Bryce May at bryce.may@duke.edu or Chuck Matula at charles.matula@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    This program will cover the resources for finding and applying to GPI summer internships, including job search and networking advice. Because most GPI internships are unpaid, we will also review the various sources of GPI summer funding, including Duke Law Guaranteed Summer Funding. The resources and advice shared are valuable for both 1Ls and 2Ls. Contact Bethan Eynon (bethan.eynon@law.duke.edu) with questions. Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono and the Career and Professional Development Center.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

  • 2:00 PM • Law School 3043

    In advance of the Diversity Networking Reception on Thursday, Nov. 8, please join CPDC for a short presentation and live practice session with upper-class students to hone your networking skill set. If you're nervous about networking, this program is for you! Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Bethan Eynon at bethan.eynon@law.duke.edu.

  • 2:30 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Join the Government & Public Service Society for an opportunity to speak with Duke Law Faculty about their public interest careers over cookies and coffee. Professors and students can drop in at their leisure to mingle with other members of Duke Law's public interest community. Sponsored by the Government & Public Service Society. For more information, please contact Ellie Shingleton at eleanor.shingleton@duke.edu.

Wednesday, November 07, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Join us for the first information session for Duke Law's annual mock trial tournament, the Twiggs Beskind Cup. Held in February, teams of Duke Law students develop and display their trial-related public speaking skills. Competitors who perform well in the competition will be invited to join the Duke Law Mock Trial Board. No prior mock trial experience necessary, and anyone interested in litigation is highly encouraged to attend. Sponsored by the Duke Law Mock Trial Board. For more information, please contact Michael Wajda at michael.wajda@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Join us in welcoming Professor Lara Bazelon from the University of San Francisco as she talks about her new book, Rectify: The Power of Restorative Justice after Wrongful Conviction: http://www.beacon.org/Rectify-P1390.aspx. Sponsored by the Duke Law Innocence Project and the Duke Law Center for Criminal Justice and Professional Responsibility. Lunch will be served. Contact Dawn Cronce at cronce@law.duke.edu for more information.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:45 PM • Law School, Goodson Law Library

    Watch Professor Ward's CodeX talk LIVE in the Duke Law Tech Hub (Law Library rm 3211).
    Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) are representative of the rapidly evolving capacities of artificial intelligence and may signal the legal, regulatory, and cultural challenges that remain on the horizon. We'll explore how GANs are different in scope, potentially different in kind, and why this matters. Sponsored by Tech Hub Advisory Board. For more information, please contact Cas Laskowski at casandra.laskowski@law.duke.edu

Thursday, November 08, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Please join David Levi (Director of the Bolch Judicial Institute), Judge Jeffrey Sutton (United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit), Judge Joan Larsen (United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit), Judge Allison Eid (United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit), and Justice Goodwin Liu (Supreme Court of California) for a discussion of Judge Sutton's book, "51 Imperfect Solutions: States and the Making of American Constitutional Law." Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Bolch Judicial Institute. For more information, please contact Kristin Triebel at kristin.triebel@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Diversity internship opportunities are offered by private firms for 1L summer and come in various names, from "fellowships" to "scholarships." Most include a 1L summer associate position and special learning and mentorship opportunities for diverse students. Learn from 2Ls and 3Ls about their experiences with diversity internships during their 1L summers. Panelists will review the application process and timeline, what employers are looking for in candidates, and how they approached the "personal statement" portion of diversity applications. This program is aimed towards 1Ls, but 2Ls interested in applying for 2L diversity internships will also benefit. Moderated and sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Bethan Eynon at bethan.eynon@law.duke.edu.

  • 2:00 PM • Law School 4040

    Join us for an informal conversation with Justice Goodwin Liu of the California Supreme Court. Justice Liu's distinguished career has spanned private practice, public service, academia, and the state appellate bench. Co-sponsored by the American Constitution Society, the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association, and the Government & Public Service Society. Space is limited, so you must RSVP. If you are interested, please contact Izaak Earnhardt at izaak.earnhardt@duke.edu.

  • 4:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Please join JLSA for a community gathering and discussion of recent events, including the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by the Jewish Law Students Association. For more information, please contact Shoshana Silverstein at shoshana.silverstein@duke.edu or Roxanne Degens at roxanne.degens@duke.edu.

  • 6:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Join diverse attorneys from law firms that sponsor diversity fellowships for an evening of mingling, learning, and fun! Get to know your diverse classmates and talk to experienced attorneys about diversity in the workplace, building diverse networks, and securing jobs as a diverse candidate. More details, including attorneys and employers in attendance, will be released in late October. Please note: Dress is business casual. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Bethan Eynon at bethan.eynon@law.duke.edu.

Friday, November 09, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 2014

    The Office of Student Affairs is pleased to announce a wonderful opportunity to have lunch with Dean Kerry Abrams. This is an excellent opportunity to have some one-on-one time with the Dean to talk about your Law School experience. Seating is limited; please RSVP to Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu no later than Friday, November 2 by 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs.

Monday, November 12, 2018

  • 10:15 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Students are invited to join the Duke Law Texas Club for coffee with Ryan Scofield L '10, a Senior Associate at Sidley Austin in the Dallas office. This is an informal opportunity to learn more about the Texas market and why a Virginia native headed down to Dallas to start his career. Sponsored by the Duke Law Texas Club. For more information, please contact J.D. Swancoat at john.swancoat@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Learn about working on complex transactional matters ranging from Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, and Capital Markets. Caroline Gottschalk (Partner, Simpson Thacher New York), John Watson (former Partner and Vice Chair of Global Corporate Practice, Latham & Watkins London), and Ryan Scofield (Senior Associate, Sidley Austin Dallas) will serve on the panel. This is a great opportunity to learn about both corporate law and working in very diverse markets. Boxed Chick-fil-A will be served! Sponsored by the Business Law Society. For more information, please contact Dani Bembry at dlb65@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Professor Jim Coleman, Duke Law and a N.C. Commission of Inquiry on Torture (NCCIT) Commissioner; Dr. Christina Cowger, coordinator of N.C. Stop Torture Now; Professor Jayne Huckerby, Duke Law and an expert witness for and advisor to the NCCIT; Professor Robin Kirk, Duke's Department of Cultural Anthropology and Commissioner and Co-Chair of the NCCIT; Catherine Read, Executive Director of the NCCIT; and, Mohamedou Ould Slahi, author, Guantánamo Diary (via Skype); will discuss the work of the Commission, a non-governmental and state-level inquiry into North Carolina's role in the CIA's post-9/11 rendition, detention, and interrogation program. The panel will focus on the Commission's recently-released report and will be moderated by Aya Fujimura-Fanselow, Senior Lecturing Fellow and Supervising Attorney of the Duke International Human Rights Clinic. This is part of the Human Rights in Practice series, organized by the Duke International Human Rights Clinic and the Center for International and Comparative Law. The event is one of many presented as part of "Duke at Home in the World," a program of the Duke's Office of Global Affairs, throughout November. The panel is co-sponsored by the Duke Human Rights Center at the Franklin Humanities Institute, the Duke Human Rights Center at the Kenan Institute for Ethics, the Human Rights Law Society, and the International Law Society. Lunch will be provided. For more information contact Balfour Smith at bsmith@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3000

    Duke Law HLSA will be hosting a panel discussion with two attorneys from Wilkie Farr on navigating big law as a LatinX attorney. This event is open to the Duke Law community, but has been geared toward members of HLSA. We will be discussing topics like developing mentor relationships in a big law firm, creating pathways to partnership, and managing the unique challenges facing attorneys of color. Sponsored by HLSA. For more information, please contact Nicholas Santos at nicholas.santos@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3043

    Please join us for a panel discussion on recent developments at the Texas borders and the Trump Administration's immigration policies. Duke Law's ethics and family law professor, Kathryn Bradley, will moderate. Panelists will include representatives from Duke, Equality North Carolina, and the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants. Western Carolina and Texas-style BBQ from Q Shack will be served (with vegetarian options)! Sponsored by WLSA, the Immigrant and Refugee Project, and Vinson & Elkins. For more information, please contact Jessica Mason at jessica.p.mason@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Sponsored by EDRM. For more information, please contact Lora Beth Farmer at lora.farmer@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any funding requests from DBA-sponsored organizations. All requests must be submitted by 8 pm on the Sunday before this meeting. Please consult the DBA funding guidelines for information on how to submit a request for funds. This meeting is open to all members of the Duke Law student body. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Emani Walks at emani.walks@duke.edu.

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

  • 9:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Come check out the PILF Merchandise sale outside Star Commons! This is the last sale of the semester, and a chance to do some holiday shopping. Proceeds benefit PILF. Sponsored by PILF. For more information, please contact Karina Moy at karina.moy@duke.edu and Jason Wasserman at jason.wasserman@duke.edu.

  • 10:00 AM • Law School, Goodson Law Library

    Jason Grady of Academic Technologies will show you how to sync, share, and manage your files with Duke Box and the new service Box Drive. The presentation will last approximately 20 minutes, with an additional 20 minutes for Q&A. Attend just the presentation, or stay to get your questions answered. Open to all community members. Please register to assure a seat: https://training.oit.duke.edu/enroll/common/show/20/173194. Located in the Fite Training Room in the law library, room 2211. Sponsored by Academic Technologies. For more information, please contact Jason Grady at jason.grady@duke.edu.

  • 12:00 PM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Join Cafe de Novo, the Law Building Manager, and Academic Technologies for a demonstration and setup assistance of the new Mobile DukeCard, food, and swag. The service is available to Duke University faculty, staff and students. The service adds your DukeCard to Apple Wallet on your iPhone and Apple Watch for door access at university buildings, payment at participating campus, printing, and other services. Sponsored by Academic Technologies. For more information, please contact Rochelle Newton at newton@law.duke.edu

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    This event will be rescheduled for the Spring Semester. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center.

  • 12:30 PM • Los Angeles, CA

    Los Angeles area alumni, parents, and friends are warmly invited to this special event to welcome Kerry Abrams as she begins her tenure as the James B. Duke and Benjamin N. Duke Dean of the School of Law. Specific location- Gibson Dunn 333 South Grand AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90071. This event is sponsored by the Office of Alumni & Development. For more information, please contact alumni_office@law.duke.edu.

  • 6:30 PM • Los Angeles, CA

    Los Angeles area alumni, parents, and friends are warmly invited to this special event to welcome Kerry Abrams as she begins her tenure as the James B. Duke and Benjamin N. Duke Dean of the School of Law. Specific location- Home of Teddy L'06 and Ellen L'06 Schwarzman. This event is sponsored by the Office of Alumni & Development. For more information, please contact alumni_office@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

  • 9:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    A call to action from the Duke Immigrant and Refugee Pro Bono Project. We will be writing letters of encouragement to the women of Dilley, TX who seek asylum due to domestic abuse. Stop by the Star Commons Foyer anytime during the day to send them a message. Sponsored by DIRP. For more information, please contact Ana Maganto Ramirez at ana.maganto.ramirez@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Are you considering pursuing public interest or government work post-graduation? Learn more about accessing financial assistance in making your loan payments through Duke Law's generous Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP). We will also cover the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Students of all class years are welcome to attend. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Office of Financial Aid, the Government and Public Service Society, the Career and Professional Development Center and the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. Questions? Please contact Stella Boswell in Public Interest and Pro Bono Office at boswell@law.duke.edu

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    APALSA will be hosting a lunch event to discuss the application and interview process for 1L summer internships generally. Rather than a panel discussion, 2L/3Ls will provide perspectives on their overall experience at their 1L summer internships in small groups. Areas of interest include: 1) government, 2) non-profit, 3) in-house, 4) firm internships, 5) judicial internships, and 6) summer institutes. This event is open to all students and lunch will be provided! Sponsored by APALSA and DBA. For more information, please contact Wendy Li at wendy.li@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Juliana v. United States, a case the Supreme Court just allowed to proceed in the 9th Circuit, concerns the Constitutional and public trust implications of climate change. Specifically, the youth plaintiffs argue that (1) the United States' actions that have contributed to climate change have unconstitutionally deprived future generations' right to life, liberty, and property; and (2) that the atmosphere is protected by the Public Trust Doctrine. The panel will feature Professors Purdy, Young, and Longest. Lunch will be provided. Co-sponsored by Duke's Environmental Law Society, American Constitution Society, Federalist Society, and Environmental Law and Policy Clinic. For more information, please contact Molly Bruce at molly.bruce@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Aisling Reidy of Human Rights Watch and Christine Ryan, S.J.D. candidate and Fulbright Fellow, Duke Law, will discuss the Irish abortion referendum and women's rights internationally. Aya Fujimura-Fanselow, Senior Lecturing Fellow and Supervising Attorney of the Duke International Human Rights Clinic will moderate. This talk is part of the Human Rights in Practice series, which is organized by the Duke International Human Rights Clinic and the Center for International and Comparative Law. The event is one of many presented as part of "Duke at Home in the World," a program of the Duke University Office of Global Affairs, throughout November 2018. The talk is co-sponsored by the Duke Human Rights Center at the Franklin Humanities Institute, the Duke Human Rights Center at the Kenan Institute for Ethics, the Human Rights Law Society, and the International Law Society. Lunch will be provided. For more contact Balfour Smith at bsmith@law.duke.edu.

  • 1:40 PM • Law School, Goodson Law Library

    As part of the Human Rights in Practice series, please join Aisling Reidy, Senior Legal Advisor at Human Rights Watch, for a one-hour, interactive group career counseling session to discuss pathways to human rights careers. This is a great opportunity to interact in an informal small-group setting with our speaker following her presentation. This event will be held in the Law Library's Rare Book Room (Riddick Room 3201). Co-sponsored by the Center for International and Comparative Law and the International Human Rights Clinic. Space is very limited - please RSVP to Balfour Smith at bsmith@law.duke.edu. Please note that the room is kept colder than normal, and that food and drinks are not permitted.

  • 6:30 PM • San Francisco, CA

    San Francisco area alumni, parents, and friends are warmly invited to this special event to welcome Kerry Abrams as she begins her tenure as the James B. Duke and Benjamin N. Duke Dean of the School of Law. Specific location- Winston & Strawn LLP 101 California Street San Francisco, CA 94111. This event is sponsored by the Office of Alumni & Development. For more information, please contact alumni_office@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, November 15, 2018

  • 9:00 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Photographers will be in the Blue Lounge on Thursday, November 15 and Friday November 16 to take professional headshots for the 1L class. These headshots will be used in the Employer Guide for 1L & 2L recruiting. This is for 1Ls only and all 1Ls should participate. You must dress in business attire. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C49A5AC29A2FE3-1lphotoshoot2. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4000

    Join the Duke Immigrant and Refugee Pro Bono Project for an event on how to research asylum law. We will be discussing sources and questions to ask while finding information. This event is a great way to get involved in refugee and asylum advocacy. Sponsored by DIRP. For more information, please contact Ana Maganto Ramirez at ana.maganto.ramirez@lawnet.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Designed specifically for LLM students, this interactive presentation will focus on interviewing skills and techniques designed to help students prepare for the International Student Interview Program in January. The workshop will address the basics of interview preparation and help you master more advanced skills such as handling open-ended questions with confidence, addressing difficult or uncomfortable questions, and crafting thoughtful questions to ask the interviewer. Sponsored by International Studies. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School Star Commons

    The 2018 midterm election is being acknowledged as The Year of the Woman, Part II; a reference to the 1992 election that saw women running in record numbers following Justice Thomas' Supreme Court confirmation. But 1992, which resulted in four female senators heading to D.C., has nothing on 2018. The midterm elections saw a 75% increase in women of color Congressional nominees since 2012, sustained by over 400 Black women who ran for office at every level, and a record number of Native American women candidates, among others. WLSA invites you to take a moment to celebrate the record-breaking number of women elected to Congress (over 100!) with candy, an Instagram photo-op (follow @dukelawwlsa), and a brainstorming session about how to keep the momentum going and improve election results in 2020. Stop by Star Commons from 12:30-2:00. Sponsored by WLSA. For more information please contact Sam Abrams-Widdicombe at asa57@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Cover letters are not just an essential part of your job application materials. They are also your first writing sample that a prospective employer will see. Join us for an overview of what employers are looking for in a cover letter, common mistakes to avoid, and tips for making your cover letter successful. This program will be followed by the opportunity to sign up for open review sessions with Career Counselors. Lunch will be provided. For additional information, contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Public Law Lecture by Professor Jeff Powell. Sponsored by the Program for Public Law. For more information contact Bonnie Millis at bonnie.millis@law.duke.edu.

  • 3:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Get in the holiday spirit with some pie and cider, served by the Office of Student Affairs! Students, faculty, and staff welcome. Sponsored by OSA. For more information, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

  • 6:30 PM • Palo Alto, CA

    Palo Alto area alumni, parents, and friends are warmly invited to this special event to welcome Kerry Abrams as she begins her tenure as the James B. Duke and Benjamin N. Duke Dean of the School of Law. Specific location- Cooley LLP 3175 Hanover Street Palo Alto, CA 94304. This event is sponsored by the Office of Alumni & Development. For more information, please contact alumni_office@law.duke.edu.

Friday, November 16, 2018

  • 7:30 AM • Law School 3000

    This is an invitation only event. Sponsored by Professor Brandon Garrett. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

  • 8:00 AM • Law School 3037

    Duke Law School and the Center for Adoption Policy will be hosting a conference to discuss current topics in foster care, including the Family First Prevent Services Act of 2018, advocates working with children and families separated at the US border during 2018, the Opioid Crisis, and a focus on NC Foster Care. More information can be found at the conference website (https://law.duke.edu/conferences/2018/adoptionlaw/). To register, please go to https://events.duke.edu/silent-victims18, registration required for head count. The registration fee is $35 and free to the Duke Community. A continental breakfast and bagged lunch will be provided. We will also offer CLE credit hours. Registration will close on November 14 at 5pm. If you have any questions, please email Bonnie.Millis@law.duke.edu.

  • 9:00 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Photographers will be in the Blue Lounge on Thursday, November 15 and Friday November 16 to take professional headshots for the 1L class. These headshots will be used in the Employer Guide for 1L & 2L recruiting. This is for 1Ls only and all 1Ls should participate. You must dress in business attire. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C49A5AC29A2FE3-1lphotoshoot2. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu

  • 12:00 PM • Law School 4055

    The Duke Center on Risk in Science & Society presents a discussion on Risks to Campus. The Duke Center on Risk is sponsoring a series of "Head-to-Head" talks to explore the value of considering complex, contemporary risks from multiple perspectives. What are the biggest risks facing the modern research university? And what issues are over the horizon that we haven't thought about enough? We'll have a moderated discussion with two leaders at Duke whose job it is to think about these issues, featuring: Richard Biever, Chief Information Security Officer with Duke OIT, as well as Leigh Goller, Chief Audit with Duke's Office of Audit, Risk & Compliance. Some issues to be discussed include making risk-informed decisions in a resource constrained environment, the strengths and challenges of a decentralized organization structure, consumerization of technology, orderly leadership transition, risks unique to academic medical centers, pitfalls of predicting the future of risks, technology velocity, protecting sensitive data and integrity on campus. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to scienceandsociety.duke.edu/risk-head-to-head to reserve your spot. For more information, contact Tyler Felgenhauer tyler.felgenhauer@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Dan Epps and Ian Samuel, the hosts of Supreme Court podcast First Mondays, will be at Duke Law to record a live show. Join us to hear them discuss upcoming cases, the major trends of October Term 2018, speculate about future developments on the Court, and more. Sponsored by Duke Program in Public Law, Duke Law Journal, American Constitution Society, and the Federalist Society. For more information, please contact South Moore at south.moore@duke.edu.

  • 1:00 PM • See description

    Take a break and relax with a tour of the Duke Lemur Center! Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. Space is limited, please RSVP to Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

  • 3:00 PM • Law School 4055

    Corporate compliance and white collar practice is a rapidly changing, challenging and in-demand area of practice. In this panel, you will hear from top practitioners, including Duke Law alums, doing work ranging from chairing compliance inside a company, to monitoring other companies, to prosecution and defense. Their work ranges from foreign bribery enforcement, civil rights monitoring, accounting and auditing, financial controls, and defense contracting. Panel participants are: Karen Popp, Sidley Austin, Global Co-Leader of the firm's White Collar Government Litigation & Investigations Group; Liban Jama , Ernst & Young, Compliance and Investigations; Joe Warin, Gibson Dunn, D.C. Litigation Dept, White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice Group; Jonathan Aronie, Shepard Mullin, Government Contracts, Investigations & International Trade Practice Group; and Carl Hahn , VP & CCO Northrop Grumman. Sponsored by Duke Criminal Law Society. For more information, contact Callie Thomas at callie.thomas@duke.edu.

Monday, November 19, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Hear from a panel of upper level students about their experiences working in government and public interest positions over their summers, including how they found their jobs, the application process, and how they chose where to work. Sponsored by the Government and Public Service Society. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Shoshana Silverstein at shoshana.silverstein@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any funding requests from DBA-sponsored organizations. All requests must be submitted by 8 pm on the Sunday before this meeting. Please consult the DBA funding guidelines for information on how to submit a request for funds. This meeting is open to all members of the Duke Law student body. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Emani Walks at emani.walks@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

Monday, November 26, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any funding requests from DBA-sponsored organizations. All requests must be submitted by 8 pm on the Sunday before this meeting. Please consult the DBA funding guidelines for information on how to submit a request for funds. This meeting is open to all members of the Duke Law student body. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Emani Walks at emani.walks@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow at victoria.zellefrow@law.duke.edu.

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

  • 12:30 AM • Law School 4040

    Join the Environmental Law Society for an open conversation about what it's like to spend a summer practicing environmental law for a firm, for the state, for the federal government, or for a non-profit. We will bring together 2L and 3L students who spent their summers tackling environmental legal issues in the non-profit, government, and private sectors to discuss their experiences and answer questions. Sponsored by ELS. For more information, please contact Molly Bruce at molly.bruce@duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Join Professors Curtis Bradley, Maggie Lemos, Stephen Sachs and Ernest Young for a panel as they discuss the future direction of the Supreme Court in light of the replacement of Justice Kennedy with Justice Kavanaugh. Moderated by Marin Levy. Sponsored by The Program in Public Law. For more information contact Bonnie Millis at bonnie.millis@law.duke.edu.

  • 4:30 PM • Law School 3037

    The Duke Center on Risk in Science & Society is sponsoring a series of "Head-to-Head" talks to explore the value of considering complex, contemporary risks from multiple perspectives. In this session we address AI: Risks & Responses. The rapid development of artificial intelligence promises to have huge societal impacts. It could help to solve multiple challenges in health care and disease, energy and climate change, data analysis, and poverty, in addition to changing the consumer experience. At the same time there are potentially profoundly negative ramifications of AI and its effects on the power of the surveillance state, democratic processes, employment and worker displacement, and indeed the very nature of what it means to be human. What are risks of AI and how do we respond? We'll have a moderated discussion with two scholars at Duke to think about these issues: Vincent Conitzer, Kimberly J. Jenkins University Professor of New Technologies and Professor of Computer Science, Professor of Economics, and Professor of Philosophy and Walter Sinnott-Armstrong, Chauncey Stillman Professor of Practical Ethics in the Department of Philosophy, and the Kenan Institute for Ethics. Sponsored by Duke Center on Risk at Science & Society. Please contact Tyler Felgenhauer tyler.felgenhauer@duke.edu for more information.

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Duke Law faculty will moot Texas Solicitor General Kyle Hawkins in preparation for his oral argument as amicus curiae in Gamble v. United States. Gamble raises the question whether the Court should abolish the 'separate sovereigns' doctrine that permits both state and federal authorities to try a criminal defendant for similar crimes without violating the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Constitution. Sponsored by the Program in Public Law. For more information, please contact Allison Rackley at allison.rackley@law.duke.edu.

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4055

    Please join us for a presentation from Duke Law Class of 2008 graduate Kristina Johnson to hear about her work as a legal protection officer for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Ms. Johnson has worked for the United Nations since 2012. She will discuss her work in the field and share tips about working for the United Nations. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Career and Professional Development Office and the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. Contact Stella Boswell with questions (boswell@law.duke.edu)

Thursday, November 29, 2018

  • 12:00 PM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Got questions about business attire? Swing by our Career Center table in the Blue Lounge on Thursday, November 29 from 12-2. For more information, please contact Dale Malone at dale.malone@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center.

  • 3:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Congrats to the 1L students for finishing your last class of the fall semester! Come celebrate with the Office of Student Affairs with cupcakes. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

  • 3:35 PM • Law School 3041

    Insurance cuts across virtually every aspect of life and legal practice. Come hear from Richard Hsia, one of the nation's leading insurance-law experts, as he discusses the fundamentals of insuring against risk and provides an overview of insurance law and regulation. Mr. Hsia is the former Deputy Superintendent of Insurance for the State of New York, where he played key roles in state, interstate, and international insurance and regulatory initiatives. Thereafter, he was the executive vice president, general counsel, and creative director of a leading insurance and risk-management firm, focusing on managing, financing, and insuring risk for the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. A David Rockefeller Fellow and member of the Foreign Policy Association and the New York Academy of Sciences, Mr. Hsia served on the New York City World Trade Center Insurance Task Force in the aftermath of 9/11. Sponsored by the Global Financial Markets Center. For more information, please contact Courtney Smith at courtney.smith@law.duke.edu.

Sunday, December 02, 2018

  • 6:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Take a break from studying with some delicious Bojangles biscuits and coffee, served to you by the Student Affairs staff! Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

Monday, December 03, 2018

  • 12:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Bar Association Finance Committee will meet to review any funding requests from DBA-sponsored organizations. All requests must be submitted by 8 pm on the Sunday before this meeting. Please consult the DBA funding guidelines for information on how to submit a request for funds. This meeting is open to all members of the Duke Law student body. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Emani Walks at emani.walks@duke.edu.

Thursday, December 06, 2018

  • 11:30 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Take a break from studying for exams with a relaxing massage! Please sign up for a time slot in the Student Affairs office, room 2007, starting November 30. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact OSA at student_affairs@law.duke.edu.

Monday, December 10, 2018

  • 11:00 AM • Law School Third Floor Mezzanine

    Join your classmates for a coffee and bagel study break. Event catered by Panera Bread Co. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Tanya Smith at tanya.m.smith@duke.edu.

  • 11:30 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Take a break from studying for exams with a relaxing massage! Please sign up for a time slot in the Student Affairs office, room 2007, starting November 30. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact OSA at student_affairs@law.duke.edu.

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

  • 1:00 PM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Take a break from studying and come pet a dog! Certified therapy dogs from Duke Medicine's Pets at Duke program will be taking over the Blue Lounge for two hours for some much-needed dog therapy. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. Please contact student_affairs@law.duke.edu with any questions.

Thursday, December 13, 2018

  • 9:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Take a study break and enjoy coffee and Monuts biscuits and donuts, served to you by the Office of Student Affairs! Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

  • 11:30 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Take a break from studying for exams with a relaxing massage! Please sign up for a time slot in the Student Affairs office, room 2007, starting November 30. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact OSA at student_affairs@law.duke.edu.