Pushbacks Against Migrant Rights in Europe and the United States
Speaker: Sarah Sherman-Stokes, Associate Professor Boston University School of Law Event Info Governments in the United States and Europe have recently sought new ways to deter, deflect, and deport migrants, and to redefine their rights under human rights law and refugee law for that purpose. The panelists will discuss and compare some of the efforts […]
The Annual Kleh Lecture featuring Harrison Mbori
Monday, November 16th, 2026 12:45 – 2:00pm Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA 02215 Barristers Hall, First Floor Please join us on Monday, November 16th for the Annual Kleh Lecture featuring Professor Harrison Mbori. About the Speaker Harrison Otieno Mbori is the current William and Patricia Kleh Distinguished Visiting Professor of […]
The Tamar Frankel Annual Lecture featuring Deborah DeMott
Monday, October 19th, 2026 12:45 – 2:00pm Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA 02215 Barristers Hall, First Floor Please join us on Monday, October 19th, for the Tamar Frankel Annual Lecture featuring Deborah DeMott, David F. Cavers Distinguished Professor of Law, Duke Law. About the Speaker Deborah A. DeMott focuses her […]
The Annual Pike Lecture featuring Professor Jasmine E. Harris
Boston University School of Law is pleased to invite you to the Annual Pike Lecture on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 featuring Jasmine E. Harris, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. Please note that this lecture will be offered in person, and recorded. We will share the recording on our BU Law YouTube Channel. American law […]
BUPRJ Book Talk: Accessing Abortion – Global and Comparative Perspectives
Boston University School of Law Classroom 410 4:30-5:30pm September 28th, 2026 Please join BU’s Program on Reproductive Justice on Monday, September 28th to discuss Accessing Abortion – Global and Comparative Perspectives with authors Rachel Rebouché and Mindy Jane Roseman. Light snacks will be provided. BUPRJ will also raffle a couple copies of the book for […]
Decriminalizing Gender & Queering Political Economy
November 10, 2026 1:00-2:00 Boston University School of Law Charles River Room, 5th Floor Join us on November 10 to hear about two recent books on a panel featuring the authors themselves. Boston University School of Law Professors Aziza Ahmed and Steven Koh will facilitate the conversation. Valena Beety will discuss Pink Crime: Fighting Against […]
Book Talk: Chilling Effects | Repression, Conformity, and Power in the Digital Age
October 6, 2026 Boston University Scho0l of Law Charles River Room, Fifth Floor 12:30-2pm Please join us on Tuesday October 6th, 2026 for a book talk to discuss Chilling Effects: Repression, Conformity, and Power in the Digital Age with author Jonathon Penney. This book talk will be moderated by Woody Hartzog. Lunch will be available […]
John Brown: In His Own Words
Dr. Lou, actor Ian Barford, and Dr. Robert Tsai explore Brown’s Declaration of Liberty, Provisional Constitution, and selected letters. Ian Barford is a TONY nominated stage actor and long time ensemble member of Chicago’s acclaimed Steppenwolf theater – Ian has been deeply engaged in the life of John Brown since 2001, and friends with Dr. […]
32nd Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy
The 32nd Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law & Social Policy CIVIL JUSTICE AND THE CHALLENGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE May 28-29, 2026 In-Person and Online DePaul Conference Center 1 East Jackson Boulevard, 8th Floor Chicago, Illinois CIVIL JUSTICE AND THE CHALLENGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE Recent political and social turmoil has, to a significant degree, distracted […]
Generative AI in a Social Context: Is Not to Play the Winning Move?
Vienna Lecture on the European Union Centre for European Integration Research (EIF) Generative AI in a Social Context: Is Not to Play the Winning Move? 2 June 2026, 5:00 pm – online via Zoom Lecture: Jessica Silbey, Law Professor, Boston University School of Law; Ingrid Schneider & Catharina Rudschies, Professor for Political Science & Prae-Doctoral […]