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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T163000
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SUMMARY:The Bhopal Gas Disaster: Survivors Testify to 40 Years of Struggle
DESCRIPTION:Four Decades without Justice: Bhopal’s Survivors of the Union Carbide Gas Disaster SPEAK \nBhopal Gas Disaster Survivors visiting US from India will speak to us about their four decades long efforts for justice.  Bhopal gas disaster is one of the most tragic industrial accident causing catastrophic environmental and human harm.  More than 40 tons of methyl isocyanate gas leaked from a pesticide plant in Bhopal\, India\, immediately killing at least 3\,800 people and causing significant morbidity and premature death for many thousands more. It is one of the events that is cited as the catalyst for the push for corporate accountability to human rights.   In addition to survivors\, our panel includes our very own Rebecca Bratspies and Arvind Rajagopal\, Professor of Media Studies and Sociology at NYU for a broader discussion on environmental justice and corporate accountability.
URL:https://www.law.cuny.edu/event/the-bhopal-gas-disaster-survivors-testify-to-40-years-of-struggle/
LOCATION:CUNY School of Law Community Room
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T131500
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SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Yoga Program - Fall 2024
DESCRIPTION:** Launch Day – Free Giveaways! ** \nJoin our 45-minute yoga classes designed to help you manage stress\, connect with your body\, and make mindful\, movement-based choices. Our beginner-friendly classes are perfect for anyone looking to improve their well-being. \nWear comfortable clothing\, and don’t forget to bring your mat or towel. Come experience the benefits of yoga in a supportive and welcoming environment. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.law.cuny.edu/event/trauma-informed-yoga-program-fall-2024/
LOCATION:Room 2-111\, 2 Ct Square W\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Student,Student Affairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T183000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091457
CREATED:20240815T144006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T144006Z
UID:10134606-1725897600-1725906600@www.law.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Union Carbide/Dow and the Bhopal Gas Disaster: Survivors Testify to 40 Years of Struggle
DESCRIPTION:On the 40th anniversary of the Bhopal gas tragedy\, the panel we will hear from survivors and talk about corporate accountability.
URL:https://www.law.cuny.edu/event/union-carbide-dow-and-the-bhopal-gas-disaster-survivors-testify-to-40-years-of-struggle/
LOCATION:CUNY Law Community Room
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T131500
DTSTAMP:20260526T091457
CREATED:20240909T193531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T193531Z
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SUMMARY:Dean's Coffee!
DESCRIPTION:The Dean’s Office invites all faculty\, staff and students to attend our first Dean’s Coffee for the Fall 2024 Semester. Please join us in welcoming\, Chief of Staff\, Liliana Velez!
URL:https://www.law.cuny.edu/event/deans-coffee/
LOCATION:5th Floor\, Student Affairs Lounging Area (Across 5-110G)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091457
CREATED:20240828T173327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T191417Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting Workers: The Intersection of Labor Law and Antitrust Enforcement\, a Discussion with NLRB and DOJ Leadership
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED – PLEASE JOIN US VIA LIVE STREAM HERE \nCUNY School of Law\, in partnership with the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies\, proudly presents a distinguished panel featuring Jennifer Abruzzo\, General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)\, and Jonathan Kanter\, Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division. These Queens natives are at the forefront of groundbreaking changes in labor and antitrust law.  \nModerated by CUNY Law Professor and labor rights advocate Chaumtoli Huq\, with introductory remarks by Ellen Dichner\, Distinguished Lecturer in Labor Studies at CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies\, this timely discussion will explore recent developments in labor law and antitrust enforcement\, including:  \n\n\n\nNLRB actions on labor practices at major corporations like Amazon and Starbucks \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDOJ Antitrust Division’s investigations into tech giants \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmerging protections for gig economy workers \n\n\n\n\n\n\nImpact of recent decisions on labor organizing efforts \n\n\n\nThe panelists will address evolving labor laws\, antitrust enforcement in labor markets\, and implications for workers’ rights. They’ll also share insights on career paths in these fields.  \nThis event\, both a homecoming and a celebration of the speakers’ successes\, will be held in person and livestreamed. RSVP is required for participation.  \n  \nAbout the Speakers \nFrom the moment they were sworn in\, National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo and DOJ Antitrust Division Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter—two Queens\, NY natives—have brought forth their incredible passion and commitment to justice to create ground-breaking change in law and practice in the areas of labor and antitrust. In 2022\, GC Abruzzo and AAG Kanter signed the first Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the NLRB and DOJ Antitrust division\, embodying a whole-of-government approach to protecting the rights of workers and the competitive process. And this Labor Day\, they joined with the FTC and DOL to sign a new four-agency MOU providing for collaboration on labor markets in antitrust merger investigations.     \n  \nJennifer Abruzzo\, General Counsel\, National Labor Relations Board  \nGeneral Counsel Abruzzo leads the NLRB’s investigative and enforcement activities and has consistently made clear that the Agency’s mandate is to protect workers. Under her leadership\, she has issued legal guidance seeking to protect immigrant workers from employer retaliation\, expand labor protections to college athletes\, and all workers who are misclassified\, and ensure that every worker has the freedom to organize and collectively bargain with their co-workers. She has prosecuted Starbucks\, Amazon\, SpaceX\, and others\, for violating labor law\, securing major victories for workers’ rights.   \n  \nEllen Dichner\, Distinguished Lecturer in Labor Studies at CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies\nProfessor Dichner has practiced labor and employment law for more than 25 years. During the Obama administration\, she served as Chief Counsel to the Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board. Before her appointment at the NLRB\, she was a partner at a New York City law firm where she handled a wide range of matters on behalf of unions\, including collective bargaining negotiations\, arbitrations\, union organizing campaigns\, litigation in federal and state courts as well as in proceedings before government agencies. Professor Dichner also represented individuals and groups of workers in wage and hour cases\, employment discrimination and other litigation. \n  \nJonathan Kanter\, Assistant Attorney General\, DOJ Antitrust Division \n Assistant Attorney General Kanter spearheads enforcement efforts to promote fair competition and protect workers’ rights in today’s concentrated economy. He has transformed the Division by creating dedicated litigation and expert analysis groups\, enabling it to tackle significant antitrust cases against major corporations like Google\, Apple\, and LiveNation/Ticketmaster. Kanter’s tenure has seen landmark victories\, including blocking the Penguin Random House/Simon & Schuster merger to protect workers\, and winning the first successful monopolization case of the 21st century against Google. His approach demonstrates how antitrust enforcement can serve as a tool for economic justice\, offering valuable insights into the intersection of antitrust law with labor rights and restore fairness to sectors across the economy\, including technology\, healthcare\, housing\, food\, and more.  \n  \nChaumtoli Huq\, Professor of Law\, CUNY School of Law  \nProfessor Huq\, an expert in labor and employment and human rights\, founded Law@theMargins\, a law and media non-profit focused on law and social justice. As NYC Public Advocate’s General Counsel\, she was the highest-ranking Bangladeshi-American in city government. Huq directed the first South Asian Workers’ Rights Project at AALDEF and served as the inaugural staff attorney for NY Taxi Workers Alliance. Her expertise spans labor\, employment\, and human rights law\, with emphasis on low-income workers and immigrant rights.  \n 
URL:https://www.law.cuny.edu/event/protecting-workers-the-intersection-of-labor-law-and-antitrust-enforcement-a-discussion-with-nlrb-and-doj-leadership/
LOCATION:CUNY Law Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091457
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T163700Z
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SUMMARY:Career Exploration Fair
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in the Law School Cafe and Second Floor Blvd to meet with employers who can discuss what it is like to be an attorney in their area and what is needed to work at their organizations. They will also discuss internship and job opportunities for students. \nEmployers include: NY Attorney General\, The Legal Aid Society\, Brooklyn Defenders Service\, The Bronx Defenders\, Bronx District Attorney\, Queens District Attorney\, The Door Legal Services\, New Jersey Court System\, and more!
URL:https://www.law.cuny.edu/event/career-exploration-fair/
LOCATION:CUNY School of Law 2nd Floor Cafe
CATEGORIES:Career Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091457
CREATED:20240912T131725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T131725Z
UID:10134623-1726229700-1726232400@www.law.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Friday's Faculty & Staff Lunch!
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend this Friday’s Faculty & Staff Lunch in Room 3/302 (3rd Floor) from 12:15pm – 1pm!
URL:https://www.law.cuny.edu/event/fridays-faculty-staff-lunch/
LOCATION:Room 3/302 (3rd Floor)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091457
CREATED:20240815T152517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T184351Z
UID:10134607-1726232400-1726239600@www.law.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Faculty Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In Community Room \n1:00pm – 3:00pm \nFaculty Meeting proposed agendas and minutes\, HERE
URL:https://www.law.cuny.edu/event/faculty-meeting/
LOCATION:CUNY Law Community Room
CATEGORIES:Faculty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091457
CREATED:20240910T181610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T143116Z
UID:10134621-1726320600-1726329600@www.law.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Moot Court Summer Competition
DESCRIPTION:Donations to send more teams to MOOT!! click HERE \nFinal round & arguments: Open to observers and will be in the auditorium at approximately 1:30p
URL:https://www.law.cuny.edu/event/moot-court-summer-competition/
LOCATION:Dave Fields Auditorium\, Fl 3
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Moot Court,Student
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091457
CREATED:20240828T212305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T145833Z
UID:10134797-1726662600-1726669800@www.law.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Allyship Training In Support of Trauma Survivors
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Exhale to Inhale and Eric McGriff of Crime Victims Treatment Center (CVTC)\, this workshop provides law students with essential tools and strategies to effectively support and advocate for survivors of intimate partner violence and domestic abuse\, both personally and professionally. Lunch will be provided. RSVP Required.
URL:https://www.law.cuny.edu/event/allyship-training-in-support-of-trauma-survivors/
LOCATION:CUNY School of Law Room 1-204
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Info Session,Speaker,Student,Student Affairs
ORGANIZER;CN="Wellness Office":MAILTO:mentalwellness@law.cuny.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091457
CREATED:20240717T181110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T163926Z
UID:10134604-1726767000-1726776000@www.law.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:How to Cover Extended & Long Term Care - Alumni Networking and CLE Event
DESCRIPTION:How to Cover Extended & Long-Term Care \nThis program discusses the use of long-term care insurance to provide care for aging individuals and the impact it can have on wealth transfer. It will also discuss tax opportunities for business owners who want to leverage their business to protect themselves\, as well as family members. Additionally\, this program covers Medicaid planning and various products available to address this need. \nJoin us for this FREE evening event; networking with CUNY Law alums from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM followed by the CLE program from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Afterward\, stay and mingle until 8:00 PM.  Light food and beverages will be served. \nThis in-person event is open to CUNY School of Law alumni. Registration is required. \nApproved for 1.0 NJ CLE credits\, 1.0 NY CLE credits (Approved Jurisdiction Policy) \nPRESENTED and CO-SPONSORED BY: Niraj Chhabra\, MBA\, CFP®\, CLTC®\, SideBar Advisors\, LLC\nCO-PRESENTED BY: Leslie Sultan ’08\, Law Offices of Leslie Sultan\, P.C.\n \n  \n \n  \n \nRSVP
URL:https://www.law.cuny.edu/event/how-to-cover-extended-care-alumni-networking-and-cle-event/
LOCATION:Community Room
CATEGORIES:Alumni,CLE - Continuing Legal Education,Networking Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T172000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T181500
DTSTAMP:20260526T091457
CREATED:20240916T200256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T200256Z
UID:10134625-1727112000-1727115300@www.law.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Dean's Coffee!
DESCRIPTION:The Dean’s Office invites all faculty\, staff and students to attend our next Dean’s Coffee for the Fall 2024 Semester. Please join us in welcoming our new Associate Dean for Finance and Administration\, Bradley Gano!
URL:https://www.law.cuny.edu/event/deans-coffee-2/
LOCATION:2nd Floor Lobby
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T133000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091457
CREATED:20240918T210157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T210157Z
UID:10134627-1727267400-1727271000@www.law.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Sleep Makes Everything Better
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this wellness workshop designed specifically for law students to explore the impact of sleep on academic performance\, stress management\, and overall well-being. \nLearn practical strategies to improve your sleep quality and understand why good rest is essential for thriving in law school. This interactive session will help you develop healthy sleep habits\, so you can recharge and be at your best.
URL:https://www.law.cuny.edu/event/sleep-makes-everything-better/
LOCATION:Room 3-201
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Info Session,Student
ORGANIZER;CN="Wellness Office":MAILTO:mentalwellness@law.cuny.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091457
CREATED:20240925T172135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T172135Z
UID:10134803-1727283600-1727287200@www.law.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:SG Rep Second Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Given the date requested is a legislative Monday\, this is the second opportunity provided by the student government for nominated students to address their constituents\, share their goals\, and discuss the values they plan to uphold if elected.
URL:https://www.law.cuny.edu/event/sg-rep-second-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Room 1-203
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T133000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091457
CREATED:20240925T191109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T191700Z
UID:10134804-1727353800-1727357400@www.law.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Mock Trial General Body Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.law.cuny.edu/event/mock-trial-general-body-meeting/
LOCATION:Room 1-202\, 2 COURT SQ\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T171500
DTSTAMP:20260526T091457
CREATED:20240925T193428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T193428Z
UID:10134805-1727366400-1727370900@www.law.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Labor and the Carceral State
DESCRIPTION:Join the LPE Project and the AFL-CIO Union Lawyers Alliance on September 26 at 4PM ET for a discussion about the possibilities and limitations of applying existing labor law frameworks to work performed by incarcerated people. Incarcerated workers are some of the most vulnerable to violence and exploitation\, yet their struggles have historically been omitted or excluded from the purview of the labor movement. This webinar will explore the key differences between work protections in the carceral and free worlds\, recent litigation and legislative strategies\, and how labor lawyers can support incarcerated labor struggles. \nPanelists include Professor Andrea Armstrong (Loyola University New Orleans\, College of Law)\, BJ Chisholm (Altshuler Berzon)\, Ronald Marshall (Voice of the Experienced)\, and Professor Noah Zatz (UCLA Law). The conversation will be moderated by Corinne Blalock (LPE Project).
URL:https://www.law.cuny.edu/event/labor-and-the-carceral-state/
LOCATION:Room 3-302
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T173000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091457
CREATED:20240924T174946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T191415Z
UID:10134799-1727445600-1727458200@www.law.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:MOVEMENT LAWYERING UPGRADES: ETHICALLY BUILDING MASS ACTION CASES\, PROTECTING REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS\, AND CYBERSECURITY
DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD & CUNY LAW SCHOOL STUDENT CHAPTER\nMOVEMENT LAWYERING UPGRADES:\nETHICALLY BUILDING MASS ACTION CASES\,\nPROTECTING REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS\, AND CYBERSECURITY\nFriday\, September 27 ♦ 2:00 – 5:30 pm\n(doors open at 1:15 and light reception to follow)\nCUNY School of Law\n2 Court Street\, Long Island City\, NY 11101\nOpen to all CUNY Law Students& Faculty \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.law.cuny.edu/event/movement-lawyering-upgrades-ethically-building-mass-action-cases-protecting-reproductive-rights-and-cybersecurity/
LOCATION:Room 1-203
CATEGORIES:CLE - Continuing Legal Education,Special Event,Student
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T133000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091457
CREATED:20240905T145239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T145239Z
UID:10134611-1727699400-1727703000@www.law.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Faculty and Staff Meet & Greet: 2024 W. Haywood Burns Chair Professor James Forman Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Professor Forman\, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and expert in race and class dimensions of schools\, police\, and prisons will visit CUNY Law for the 2024-2025 academic year as this year’s W. Haywood Burns Chair. The law school will officially welcome Professor Forman with a Faculty and Staff Meet & Greet in the Community Room on Monday\, September 30\, 2024 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://www.law.cuny.edu/event/faculty-and-staff-meet-greet-2024-w-haywood-burns-chair-professor-james-forman-jr/
LOCATION:CUNY School of Law Community Room
CATEGORIES:W. Haywood Burns Chair Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T091457
CREATED:20240905T183139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T191412Z
UID:10134613-1727719200-1727728200@www.law.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Burns Chair James Forman Jr. in Conversation with R. Dwayne Betts & Cassandra Cean-Owens: Beyond Incarceration
DESCRIPTION:6:15-8:00 PM  | Panel discussion\n8:00-8:30 PM | Reception and book signing\nJoin us as we welcome James Forman Jr.\, J. Skelly Wright Professor of Law at Yale Law School\, as the 2024-25 W. Haywood Burns Chair in Human and Civil Rights at CUNY Law. Professor Forman\, an expert in the race and class dimensions of schools\, police\, and prisons and one of the editors of the new book\, Dismantling Mass Incarceration: A Handbook for Change\, will host a series of panel discussions examining practical interventions to address the harms of mass incarceration. \nIn his first event as Burns Chair\, Professor Forman will explore how criminal justice advocates\, including those who were once incarcerated themselves\, are fighting to make our prisons less destructive and to increase opportunity for people leaving prison. He will be joined in conversation by two leaders\, R. Dwayne Betts and Cassandra Cean-Owens. Betts\, a lawyer and poet\, is the founder of Freedom Reads\, which brings books and handcrafted bookcases into prisons\, transforming cellblocks into Freedom Libraries. Cean-Owens is the Director of the REFORM Advocacy Institute at REFORM Alliance\, a national organization dedicated to transforming probation and parole\, where she trains advocates on how to change policy and transform lives. \nA complimentary copy of Professor Forman’s new book\, Dismantling Mass Incarceration: A Handbook for Change\, will be provided to a limited number of event participants upon registration and attendance. A reception and book signing will follow the panel
URL:https://www.law.cuny.edu/event/2024-burns-chair-welcome-james-forman-jr-in-conversation-with-reginald-dwayne-betts-cassandra-cean-owens/
LOCATION:CUNY School of Law Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion,Special Event,W. Haywood Burns Chair Event
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