Thelton E. Henderson Center for Social Justice
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Career Choices: the Ethical Challenges Presented by Trump’s Law Firm EOs
170 Law BuildingResigning in protest: Experts discuss law firm ethics and resisting Trump Admin Executive Orders targeting DEI and pro bono representation. In early 2025, displeased with the hiring practices and litigation […]
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Beyond Perfectionism: A Toolkit for Law Students with Dr. Jen Douglas
170 Law BuildingBreakdown Perfectionism and build up those most vulnerable. Perfectionism promises safety and success—but often delivers burnout, comparison, and never-enoughness. In this candid, research-informed talk, Dr. Jen Douglas explores how perfectionism develops, why it disproportionately affects women and marginalized communities, and how it quietly shapes our thoughts and behaviors. Attendees will walk away with concrete practices […]
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Reckoning the Racial Reckoning: A Post-Mortem and Way Forward with Prof. David Troutt
170 Law BuildingProf. David Troutt discusses his book, Reckoning the Racial Reckoning, exploring structural backlash vs accountability after George Floyd. The talk will discuss Troutt's upcoming book, Reckoning the Racial Reckoning: From […]
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Constituency Building in the Age of Authoritarianism with Gina Clayton-Johnson
170 Law BuildingWe need bigger and different strategies to build power against authoritarianism and quicken the pace of progressive change. While litigation, policy work, and direct action remain vital, today’s political landscape […]
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The Limits of Universality: The Middle East and the Crisis of Human Rights
170 Law BuildingThis talk will examine how the universal promise of human dignity and human rights has been repeatedly compromised across the Middle East—by states, global powers, and the very system meant […]
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Critical Foundations: Queer Theory with Prof. Russell Robinson
170 Law BuildingThis talk will explain what queer theory is and consider how it intersects with race, racism, and anti-racist activism. Professor Robinson will draw on Cathy J. Cohen's foundational article Punks, […]
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