Joseph Margulies With Zohra Ahmed: Cast Out
Join us at Brookline Booksmith to celebrate the release of Cast Out with author Joseph Margulies, in conversation with Zohra Ahmed. RSVP to let us know you’re coming! Depending on the volume of responses, an RSVP may be required for entrance to the event. In the event that we reach capacity and have to close […]
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 […]
AALL Annual Meeting: Losing Space, Losing Funds, Not Losing our Minds
Learn how four different institutions have been managing as we find creative solutions for cost savings, reimagining space, collection consolidation, and managing collection strengths without losing collection integrity, and staying within budget constraints.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Climate Science Meets Financial Analysis: Where Do We Stand?
Speaker: Madison Condon, Associate Professor, Boston University School of Law Register for Zoom link From central banks to ratings agencies, to hedge funds, actors in the financial system are increasingly seeking out climate-related risk information to inform their investing, oversight, and advice. Some players seek out information on specific asset-level risks: What are the chances that […]