Past Activites & Engagements.
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. […]
Third Annual Rome Conference on AI, Ethics, and Governance
The Third Annual Conference on AI, Ethics, and Governance will once again convene global leaders across technology, business, policy, academia, and civil society to examine the profound and far-reaching impact of artificial intelligence (AI). Building on prior years, this year’s conference places a heightened emphasis on ethics and the transformative nature of AI. AI has […]
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 […]
Progressive Property Workshop
“Progressive Property Workshop” brings together leading property scholars who are invited to present and discuss to discuss papers on a variety of topics, including property theory, land use, takings, the history of property law and intellectual property. It features seven panels devoted to the discussion of advanced “works in progress” and two roundtables on “early-stage” […]
Four definitions to change the world webinar series: Harmful tax practices
Tax practices adopted by one country often have extraterritorial effects, shaping other countries’ ability to enforce their own tax rules and pursue policy goals such as tax progressivity, a fair treatment of all taxpayers and citizens, and the financing of public services. Since the 1990s, OECD countries have sought to address harmful tax practices. A […]
32nd Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy
Get ready for a deep dive into the world of tort law and social policy at the 32nd Annual Clifford Symposium – it’s going to be insightful! Recent political and social turmoil has, to a significant degree, distracted us from perhaps the most profound challenge the human race has ever faced—our planet’s rapidly changing climate, […]
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 […]
Kevin Outterson: Antibiotics as Infrastructure
Prof Kevin Outterson (CARB-X, Boston University) will give his lecture “Antibiotics as infrastructure” on 21 May at Imperial College London. Professor Kevin Outterson (CARB-X, Boston University) will give his lecture “Antibiotics as infrastructure” on 21 May (17.30-18.30, BST) at Imperial College London. A complimentary drinks reception will be available for guests after the lecture. Antibiotics […]