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On Wednesday, September 12, the UK College of Law will host "Lawyering in the Public Interest," the third annual James and Mary Lassiter Distinguished Visiting Professor Conference. Beverly I. Moran, the 2012 Lassiter Disinguished Visitng Professor, will lead a group of prominent speakers through the day's events, to include:
- a breakfast address from Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III, immediate past president of the American Bar Association
- panels featuring notable professors and practitioners
- a showing of the film The Invisible War, to be introduced by Susan L. Burke, an attorney who transitioned from large-firm practice to advocate for whistle-blowers, American servicewomen, and Iraqi families injured by the Blackwater corporation.
Directions and parking information can be found under "Getting Here" on the menu at left.
All events are free and open to the public, but we ask that you please REGISTER IN ADVANCE.
Complete Schedule:
7:30 a.m.
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A Breakfast Conversation
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Lexmark Room, Main Building
University of Kentucky
*Breakfast will be served. |
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10:00 a.m. |
Panel: The Large Firm Experience
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College of Law Courtroom |
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11:00 a.m. |
Panel: Using Expert Witnesses
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College of Law Courtroom |
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12:00 p.m. |
Panel: The Small Firm Experience
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College of Law Courtroom
*Pizza will be served |
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1:00 p.m. |
Panel: Introduction to Social Justice Practice
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College of Law Courtroom
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5:00 p.m.. |
Film, The Invisible War
- Introduction by Susan L. Burke
- film at 5:30 p.m.
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College of Law Courtroom
*Drinks and light refreshments will be served. |
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