Past Symposia

The Impact of Women of Color in the Judiciary

Volume 127 • 2022

Members of the judiciary and academia discussed how women of color have shaped the judiciary and the role of women of color on the bench moving forward. The keynote address was provided by the Hon. Arianna J. Freeman, United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit.

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Qualifying Qualified Immunity: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Volume 126 • 2022

Members of academia, the bar, and the judiciary offered unique perspectives on qualified immunity and its current impact on the field of constitutional rights litigation.

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Wrongful Convictions: Pursuing Justice for Juveniles and Correcting a Flawed System

Volume 125 • 2021

Experts highlighted issues such as false guilty pleas, the misuse of statistics, and the unpleasant disparities that juveniles face when they are forced through the current legal framework. Juveniles are more likely to be wrongfully convicted than adults, but experts can rely on evidence to implement positive systemic changes.

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Crisis of Authority: The Effects of Federalism on Opioid Policy

Volume 124 • 2019

Focused on the legal challenges faced when developing opioid use policy under the United States federalist system by highlighting areas of overlapping or fractured authority.

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Discretion and Misconduct: Examining the Roles, Functions, and Duties of the Modern Prosecutor

Volume 123 • 2018

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Access to Justice: Innovations and Challenges in Providing Assistance to Pro Se Litigants

Volume 122 • 2017

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