UNC School of Law

Canceled: Conversation with Judge Emin Toro '00, United States Tax Court
2020-03-17 12:00 - 12:50 (America/New_York) | Van Hecke-Wettach Hall, 160 Ridge Road, CB #3380, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States
This event has been canceled. We plan to reschedule this event sometime during the fall of 2020.
Room 5052
Join Judge Emin Toro ’00, of the United States Tax Court, for a lunchtime conversation about his career path and work. Judge Toro joined the Tax Court as a presidential appointee and was confirmed in 2019. He was formerly a partner in the Washington, DC, office of Covington & Burling LLP where his practice focused on the needs of multinational companies, including both tax controversies and counseling. Judge Toro’s experience includes audits, administrative appeals, litigation and transfer pricing matters. He received his JD from Carolina Law in 2000 and clerked for the Honorable Karen LeCraft Henderson, US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (2000–2001) and the Honorable Clarence Thomas, US Supreme Court (2002–2003). This event is hosted by Professor Joni Walser ’86 and open to all law students.

Spring break extension
2020-03-16 - 2020-03-22
UNC-Chapel Hill is closely monitoring the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, and the University’s spring break is extended through March 22. Learn more at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Coronavirus Updates website.

Asheville Alumni Reception with VALOR Students
2020-03-10 18:00 - 20:00
Hosted by the UNC School of Law Alumni Association and the Veterans Advocacy Legal Organization (VALOR), please join us for an alumni reception in Asheville!

Spring break begins at 5 p.m.
2020-03-06 17:00

Faculty Speaker Series: Guest Speaker (TBA)
2020-03-05 00:00 | Van Hecke-Wettach Hall, 160 Ridge Road, CB #3380, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States
Tü bingen University expressly supports the freedom of research and academia, the freedom of expression, the equality of all human beings, respect for human dignity, peaceful coexistence, and protection of the environment.

Priority Application Deadline
2020-03-01
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Faculty Speaker Series: Dara Purvis
2020-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Van Hecke-Wettach Hall, 160 Ridge Road, CB #3380, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States
Dara Purvis, Penn State Law

Family law; feminist legal theory; contract law; sexuality and the law; gender stereotypes and the law; neutralizing reforms, in the context of how the law de􏰀ines parenthood.

Faculty Speaker Series: Nirej Sekhon
2020-02-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Van Hecke-Wettach Hall, 160 Ridge Road, CB #3380, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States
Nirej Sekhon, Georgia State University College of Law

Relationships between criminal procedure, criminalization, and political culture. Evaluating criminal justice norms and institutions through the lenses of democracy and equality theory.

Witt Professionalism Roundtable
2020-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Carolina Club
Hosted by the Office of Advancement, the invitation-only Witt Professionalism Roundtable offers Carolina Law guests the unique opportunity to discuss ethical issues with seasoned attorneys, judges, and faculty members.
Each year, more than 75 attendees are provided an ethical problem with the accompanying N.C. State Bar rules for professional conduct to review prior to the event. Over dinner, the problem and related issues are discussed and then students volunteer to share their group’s conclusions. CLE credit pending approval.
There is no cost for this exclusive event, which is graciously funded by the Raymond B. Witt Professionalism Endowment.
Attire is business. Seating is limited.

Faculty Speaker Series: Kerrel Murray
2020-02-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Van Hecke-Wettach Hall, 160 Ridge Road, CB #3380, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States
Kerrel Murray, UNC School of Law

Property law; race and the law; law and democracy; administrative law; constitutional law.

Consumer Law and Consumer Credit Symposium
2020-02-07 - 2020-02-08
The Consumer Law and Consumer Credit Symposium is held at the Festival of Legal Learning and offers courses on a variety of issues related to the representation of consumers, with a focus on issues related to consumer credit law. Those who counsel consumers, those who counsel businesses that deal with consumers, and those who want to catch up on some of the rapidly evolving changes and regulations in the consumer marketplace should attend.

Faculty Speaker Series: Marie-Amélie George
2020-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Van Hecke-Wettach Hall, 160 Ridge Road, CB #3380, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States
Marie-Amélie George, Wake Forest University School of Law

LGBTQ rights; civil procedure and family law; sexuality and gender law; how and why laws have changed, as well as the ways in which history can provide insight into current legal debates and contemporary normative questions.

Defending Farmworker Rights in North Carolina
2020-02-04 15:30 - 19:00 | Van Hecke-Wettach Hall, 160 Ridge Road, CB #3380, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States
Classroom 5046
This will be a panel discussion with 3 speakers focusing on farmworker issues in North Carolina. It will be open to the public. Food will be served to attendees.

Equal Justice Works: How They Can Help You with Your PI Career
2020-01-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Van Hecke-Wettach Hall, 160 Ridge Road, CB #3380, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States
Speaker Kirsten Fruit – Program Manager, Law School Engagement & Advocacy, Equal Justice Works.

Faculty Speaker Series: Monica C. Bell
2020-01-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Van Hecke-Wettach Hall, 160 Ridge Road, CB #3380, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States
Monica C. Bell, Yale Law School

Criminal justice; welfare law; housing, race and the law; qualitative research methods; and law and sociology.

Alumni Clerkship Panel
2020-01-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Van Hecke-Wettach Hall, 160 Ridge Road, CB #3380, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States
To learn more about types of judicial clerkships available and the unique experience of clerking, please join our panel of distinguished UNC Law alumni who served as federal and state law clerks after graduating from law school. This program will include a one-hour panel discussion followed by a reception. Additional clerks are expected to attend the reception, and light refreshments will be served.

Dress for Success presented by Brooks Brothers (men's session)
2020-01-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Van Hecke-Wettach Hall, 160 Ridge Road, CB #3380, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States
Dress for Success presented by Brooks Brothers
Men’s session | Room 5048 | 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm
Join the CDO and Brooks Brothers to learn how to dress professionally in the legal industry. You’ll learn the difference between interview attire, office attire, and office-appropriate business casual, and how to adapt these standards for you. Attend and enter the drawing for one of two $100 gift cards to Brooks Brothers.
Classroom 5048

VITA Pro Bono Training with IRS
2020-01-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Van Hecke-Wettach Hall, 160 Ridge Road, CB #3380, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States
Annual IRS/VITA training for UNC.
Classroom 4085

Stewardship Luncheon
2020-01-24 12:00 - 13:30 | Carolina Club
Hosted by the Office of Advancement, the annual Stewardship Luncheon honors UNC School of Law scholarship recipients, public interest summer grant recipients, and the generous donors who support our students, faculty and programs.
Invitation only. Contact Kelly Mann with questions.

American Constitution Society- Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook
2020-01-23 16:00 - 19:00 | Van Hecke-Wettach Hall, 160 Ridge Road, CB #3380, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States
Classroom 5042
UNC School of Law’s American Constitution Society chapter to screen our new feature documentary: Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook – and then afterwards we will have a thoughtful panel discussion on voting rights.

Faculty Speaker Series: Brandon L. Garrett
2020-01-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Van Hecke-Wettach Hall, 160 Ridge Road, CB #3380, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States
Brandon L. Garrett, Duke Law

Criminal justice outcomes; evidence, and constitutional rights; forensic science; eyewitness identi􏰀ication; corporate crime; constitutional rights and habeas corpus; and criminal justice policy.

Global Cafe - LGBTQ Rights in Asia
2020-01-22 12:00 - 12:50 | Van Hecke-Wettach Hall, 160 Ridge Road, CB #3380, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States
In some parts of Asia, courts have made great strides advancing LGBT rights by, for example, ruling in favor of same-sex marriage or the legal recognition of nonbinary gender. In contrast, courts in other parts of Asia have entrenched LGBTQ subordination. Professor Holning Lau will discuss his research on this fragmented legal landscape. He will also discuss his experiences working on LGBTQ advocacy projects in Asia over the years.
Free coffee drink:
This month’s Global Cafe featured drink is Hong Kong yinyeung, a milky and slightly sweet blend of coffee and tea.

Faculty Speaker Series: John M. Conley
2020-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Van Hecke-Wettach Hall, 160 Ridge Road, CB #3380, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States
John M. Conley, UNC School of Law
Civil procedure, intellectual property, biotechnology and the law, and a professional responsibility course that focuses on the empirical study of the legal profession.

Faculty Speaker Series: Barbara A. Fedders
2020-01-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Van Hecke-Wettach Hall, 160 Ridge Road, CB #3380, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States
Barbara A. Fedders, UNC School of Law

Youth justice; children’s rights; children sexuality and the law; criminal defense; juvenile and criminal justice systems.

AALS Annual Meeting
2020-01-02 08:00 - 2020-01-05 17:00

D.C. Alumni Reception with Dean Martin H. Brinkley
2019-12-09 17:30 - 19:00
Delicious drinks, great food, and the opportunity to connect and network with the vibrant Tar Heel legal community in D.C. is on deck for you for this special event in your city.
Special guest Dean Martin H. Brinkley ’92 (Dean and Arch T. Allen Distinguished Professor of Law) will be in town to host this event, sharing a brief update with attendees on Carolina Law, as well as other various staff from UNC School of Law.
There is no cost to attend, and appetizers as well as a cash bar will be available onsite the night of the event. Guests are welcome to join, too.
Questions about this upcoming event? Contact Kelly Mann (assistant director of alumni and donor relations) at mann@unc.edu.

Examinations Begin
2019-12-03

Companion Animal Law- Writing Contest deadline
2019-11-30 17:00
‘Companion Animal Law Writing Contest’ ( www.writeaboutanimallaw.com ) for law students. This year’s contest focuses on two questions, the first one is state legislature’s animal control and enforcement laws’ bond-for-care provisions, and the second one is on fraudulent claims of emotional support and service animals.
https://cqrcengage.com/akc/file/C60zbHeAua7/writeaboutanimallaw.pdf

FRIDAY classes meet / Classes End
2019-11-27

THURSDAY classes meet
2019-11-26
