Speaker Series
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Ravanna-Michelle Menendez Speaks at Vanderbilt Law for International Transgender Day of Visibility
Talk sponsored by the Women’s Law Students Association, OutLaw, and the George Barrett Social Justice Program Read MoreApr. 29, 2024
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How Simpler Governing Frameworks Can Re-empower Americans
Philip Howard discusses "Everyday Freedom: Designing the Framework for a Flourishing Society" at Vanderbilt Law. Read MoreApr. 24, 2024
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Dean’s Lecture Series on Race and Discrimination Closes School Year with Discussion on Free Speech and Equality Featuring Jacob Mchangama
The last Dean's Lecture Series on Race and Discrimination for the year, "Free Speech and Equality: Friends or Foes?", was delivered by Jacob Mchangama. Read MoreApr. 24, 2024
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Tracing the Lives of the Condemned and the People Who Visit Them
Journalist Steven Hale discusses his book “Death Row Welcomes You” Read MoreApr. 23, 2024
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Cameron T. Norris ‘11 Delivers the 2024 Victor S. Johnson Lecture
Partner at Consovoy McCarthy delivers talk entitled “The Future of Affirmative Action” Read MoreApr. 16, 2024
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Why Law Students Should Embrace ChatGPT
Earlier this month, the Women Law Students’ Association, outLaw, and the George Barrett Social Justice Program all collectively hosted transgender rights activist Ravanna-Michelle Menendez to celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility. Menendez is a trans rights leader and strategist recognized throughout the Nashville area. Her activism work… Read MoreApr. 10, 2024
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Renowned Neuroscientist BJ Casey Delivers the Second Annual Weaver Distinguished Lecture in Law, Brain Sciences, and Behavior
Casey’s talk focused on the nature of adolescent brain development and implications for justice reform Read MoreApr. 10, 2024
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Asian Americans and the Law: The Constitution in Action
The Branstetter Litigation and Dispute Resolution Program Hosted Judge Denny Chin of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Read MoreApr. 4, 2024
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AI Agents and the Law
Visiting Scholar John Nay discusses the future of Artificial Intelligence in the legal field Read MoreApr. 2, 2024
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Forging a Career in Civil Rights Advocacy
Curry First ‘68 reflects on Vanderbilt, civil rights work, and more Read MoreMar. 26, 2024