Justice Speaks: February 17, 2010
Terrorism Today: A State of Fear?
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
12:50–1:50 p.m.
Room
W320
Julian G. Ku, Associate Professor of Law,
Hofstra University School of Law
David Rittgers,
Legal Policy Analyst, The Cato Institute
Moderated by Stephen Ellmann, Professor of Law, New York Law School
Terrorism, both international and domestic, is one of the most markedly omnipresent of contemporary issues. But how much do we understand about its presence and its effect upon our government, society, and our individual rights? On February 17th, join us in an exploration of terrorism and what it means for legal policy and practice.
Lunch
will be served! Please arrive early.
RSVP to: jac@nyls.edu
About the Speakers
Julian G. Ku, Associate Professor of Law, Hofstra University School of Law
Professor Ku teaches international, constitutional, and corporate law subjects. His main research interest is the intersection of international and domestic law. He has recently published articles on the constitutional aspects of foreign relations in the Yale Law Journal, the Supreme Court Review and Constitutional Commentary. He also is a co-founder of the international law weblog Opinio Juris.
Before joining the Hofstra faculty in 2002, Professor Ku served as a law clerk to Judge Jerry Smith of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and as an Olin Fellow and Lecturer in Law at the University of Virginia Law School. Professor Ku also practiced as an associate at the New York City law firm of Debevoise & Plimpton, specializing in litigation and arbitration arising out of international disputes.
David Rittgers, Legal Policy Analyst, The Cato Institute
David Rittgers is a legal policy analyst who concentrates on civil liberties, counter-terrorism, and criminal justice. Prior to joining Cato, Mr. Rittgers served in the United States Army as an Infantry and Special Forces officer, including three tours in Afghanistan. During his military career, he was awarded an Army Commendation Medal with a "V" Device for valorous action and two Bronze Star Medals. While attending law school, Mr. Rittgers completed two years of Arabic Studies and is moderately fluent in both Arabic and French. He earned his JD from the University of North Carolina and is a member of the Virginia bar.
