Lecture Series

Candidates' Forum

In the fall of 2009, the Center joined with the New York Civil Liberties Union to cosponsor a series of discussions with candidates for New York City and County elected positions. The first forum brought together candidates for New York City Public Advocate. The second provided a forum for New York County District Attorney. You can view videos of these events by clicking here.

Justice Speaks Lunches

Each semester, the Justice Action Center presents three installments in its Justice Speaks Lunch Series. Justice Speaks brings local and national figures to the Law School to engage students to consider the law's role as a force and tool in society. These lunches give students invaluable opportunities to interact with and learn from attorneys, advocates, and leaders in public interest community. For more information on the lunches, please click here.

Tony Coelho Lecture

Each year, the Justice Action Center, in cooperation with Congressman Coelho, presents the Tony Coelho Lecture in Disability Employment Law & Policy. Lecturers have included national leaders in politics, government, and policy. The lectures contribute to our understanding of the issues associated with increasing the employment rate among people with disabilities. For more information on the lecture, please click here.