November 2022
Courts and Social Changes, Comparative Perspectives in Ibero-American and Asian Legal Systems
With the turn of the third millennium, modern states face new challenges to their democratic traditions. The questioning of the legitimacy of political institutions and the controversies on a dysfunctional lawmaking process have renewed the interest in the diversity of political, social, and cultural roles that courts are playing and the ways in which this role has become manifest in an unprecedented manner in contemporary civil law systems. This two-day conference draws together scholars and jurists from throughout Ibero-America and…
Find out more about Courts and Social Changes, Comparative Perspectives in Ibero-American and Asian Legal SystemsCourts and Social Changes, Comparative Perspectives in Ibero-American and Asian Legal Systems
With the turn of the third millennium, modern states face new challenges to their democratic traditions. The questioning of the legitimacy of political institutions and the controversies on a dysfunctional lawmaking process have renewed the interest in the diversity of political, social, and cultural roles that courts are playing and the ways in which this role has become manifest in an unprecedented manner in contemporary civil law systems. This two-day conference draws together scholars and jurists from throughout Ibero-America and…
Find out more about Courts and Social Changes, Comparative Perspectives in Ibero-American and Asian Legal SystemsJanuary 2024
Courts & Judicial Process: Judicial Ethics
Session 1: Judicial Ethics Author: Veronica Root Martinez (Duke) Commentator: Judge Tacha (10th Cir.) Room 115 January 29, 2024, 10:00 a.m. (PT) Organized by Prof. Tejas Narechania and Judge Jeremy Fogel (ret.) Many scholars write about the courts, about judicial process, and about the practice of judging. But what do judges think of this scholarship? Is it correct? Is it helpful? How could it be better? This colloquium on courts and judicial process brings scholars, judges, students, and faculty together…
Find out more about Courts & Judicial Process: Judicial EthicsFebruary 2024
Courts & Judicial Process: Supreme Court Docket Selection
Session 2: Supreme Court Docket Selection Author: Tejas Narechania (UC Berkeley) Commentator: Justice Krueger (Calif. Sup. Ct) Room 115 February 12, 2024 10:00 am (PT) Organized by Prof. Tejas Narechania & Judge Jeremy Fogel (ret.) Many scholars write about the courts, about judicial process, and about the practice of judging. But what do judges think of this scholarship? Is it correct? Is it helpful? How could it be better? This colloquium on courts and judicial process brings scholars, judges, students, and…
Find out more about Courts & Judicial Process: Supreme Court Docket SelectionMarch 2024
Courts & Judicial Process: Transparency in Judicial Proceedings
Session 3: Transparency in Judicial Proceedings Authors: Damon Cann & Gregg Goelzhauser (Utah State) Commentator: Judge Edward Chen (N.D. Cal.) Room 113 March 4, 2024 10:00 am (PT) Organized by Prof. Tejas Narechania & Judge Jeremy Fogel (ret.) Abstract "The Impact of Oral Argument Attendance" by Prof. Damon Cann & Prof. Gregg Goelzhauser How does oral argument attendance impact public perceptions of the judiciary? Judicial independence is partly contingent on public support, but the conditions that generate institutional good will are…
Find out more about Courts & Judicial Process: Transparency in Judicial ProceedingsCourts & Judicial Process: Standing
Session 4: Standing Author: Thomas P. Schmidt (Columbia) Commentator: Judge William Fletcher (9th Cir.) Room 115 March 18, 2024 10:00 am (PT) Organized by Prof. Tejas Narechania & Judge Jeremy Fogel (ret.) Abstract Schmidt - Standing Between Private Parties Standing is generally framed as a doctrine about plaintiffs. The basic question, the Supreme Court has said, is “whether the plaintiff is the proper party” to invoke the federal judicial power. Asking that question tends to obscure a natural corollary: Against…
Find out more about Courts & Judicial Process: StandingApril 2024
Courts & Judicial Process: Standing
Session 5: Diversity and Arbitration Author: Andrea Cann Chaondrasekher (UC Davis) Commentator: Judge Jeremy Fogel (BJI, UC Berkeley) Room 113 April 8, 2024 10:00 am (PT) Organized by Prof. Tejas Narechania & Judge Jeremy Fogel (ret.) Abstract "An Empirical Investigation of Arbitrator Race and Gender in the U.S. Arbitration" by Prof. Andrea Cann Chandrasekher Scholars in the field have argued back and forth about the root of the diversity problem. Is it a labor supply problem? In other words, are parties…
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Session 2: Supreme Court Docket Selection Author: Portia Pedro (Boston Univ) Commentator: Judge Campbell (D. Ariz.) Room 115 April 22, 2024 10:00 am (PT) Organized by Prof. Tejas Narechania & Judge Jeremy Fogel (ret.) Many scholars write about the courts, about judicial process, and about the practice of judging. But what do judges think of this scholarship? Is it correct? Is it helpful? How could it be better? This colloquium on courts and judicial process brings scholars, judges, students, and faculty…
Find out more about Courts & Judicial Process: Race and ProcedureEvents are wheelchair accessible. For disability-related accommodations, contact the organizer of the event. Advance notice is kindly requested.
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