Nexus: Chapman's Journal of Law and Policy
Proudly Presents its 2009 Symposium:
"Judicial Activism: Same Sex Marriage and the Aftermath of Proposition 8"
Friday, February 27, 2009, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Kennedy Hall, Room 237
PANEL 1:
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Judicial Activism: Are Courts Entering Into the Political Policymaking Arena?
Judicial activism is defined "as a philosophy of judicial decision-making whereby judges allow their personal views about public policy, among other factors, to guide their decisions." Defenders of judicial activism argue that judges have a duty to protect minority groups and right error in law through their decisions. Critics of judicial activism argue that it usurps the power of the elected branches of government, thereby damaging the rule of law and democracy itself.
Judicial activism is defined "as a philosophy of judicial decision-making whereby judges allow their personal views about public policy, among other factors, to guide their decisions." Defenders of judicial activism argue that judges have a duty to protect minority groups and right error in law through their decisions. Critics of judicial activism argue that it usurps the power of the elected branches of government, thereby damaging the rule of law and democracy itself.
INCLUDING:
Featured Panelist
Paul R. Baier
George M. Armstrong, Jr., Professor of Law, Paul M. Hebert Law Center,LSU. Professor Baier is a renowned Constitutional Law Scholar and the editor of the memoirs of Justice Hugo Black, Mr. Justice and Mrs. Black
Paul R. Baier
George M. Armstrong, Jr., Professor of Law, Paul M. Hebert Law Center,LSU. Professor Baier is a renowned Constitutional Law Scholar and the editor of the memoirs of Justice Hugo Black, Mr. Justice and Mrs. Black
Stephen Bates, Assistant Professor of Journalism,University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Daniel O. Conkle, Robert H. McKinney Professor of Law, Indiana University's Maurer School of Law
Michael Vitiello, Distinguished Professor and Scholar, University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
Moderated by Hugh Hewitt, Professor of Law, Chapman University School of Law, and the host of a nationally syndicated radio show.
Michael Vitiello, Distinguished Professor and Scholar, University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
Moderated by Hugh Hewitt, Professor of Law, Chapman University School of Law, and the host of a nationally syndicated radio show.
INTERMISSION:
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Please join us in the Kennedy Hall law school lobby for hors d'oeuvres and drinks.
PANEL 2:
3:30-5:00 p.m.
PANEL 2: Same-Sex Marriage and the Aftermath of California's Proposition 8
In May 2008, the California Supreme Court overturned Proposition 22, which affirmed marriage as the union of one man and one woman. In response to the decision, thousands of same-sex couples exercised their legal right to marry. In November 2008, California voters passed Proposition 8, which amended the California Constitution to invalidate same sex marriage. The California Supreme Court is currently reviewing the constitutionality of Proposition 8. This panel will discuss many of the key issues that have arisen as a result of this series of events. Specifically, panelists will consider the legal issues surrounding Proposition 8 and whether the California Supreme Court has engaged in judicial activism.
In May 2008, the California Supreme Court overturned Proposition 22, which affirmed marriage as the union of one man and one woman. In response to the decision, thousands of same-sex couples exercised their legal right to marry. In November 2008, California voters passed Proposition 8, which amended the California Constitution to invalidate same sex marriage. The California Supreme Court is currently reviewing the constitutionality of Proposition 8. This panel will discuss many of the key issues that have arisen as a result of this series of events. Specifically, panelists will consider the legal issues surrounding Proposition 8 and whether the California Supreme Court has engaged in judicial activism.
INCLUDING:
Panelists:
M. Katherine Darmer, Professor of Law, Chapman University School of Law
Jeff A. Redding, Assistant Professor of Law, Saint Louis University School of Law
Dr. Ronald L. Steiner, Visiting Associate Professor of Law, Chapman University School of Law
Lynn D. Wardle, Bruce C. Hafen Professor of Law, Brigham Young University Law School
Robin F. Wilson, Professor of Law & Alumni Faculty Fellow, Washington & Lee University School of Law
M. Katherine Darmer, Professor of Law, Chapman University School of Law
Jeff A. Redding, Assistant Professor of Law, Saint Louis University School of Law
Dr. Ronald L. Steiner, Visiting Associate Professor of Law, Chapman University School of Law
Lynn D. Wardle, Bruce C. Hafen Professor of Law, Brigham Young University Law School
Robin F. Wilson, Professor of Law & Alumni Faculty Fellow, Washington & Lee University School of Law
Moderated by Dean John C. Eastman, Dean and Donald P. Kennedy Chair in Law, Chapman University School of Law
NO CHARGE FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY & VISITORS
-This event qualifies for 3 hours of California MCLE credit
-RSVP to nexuslawjournal@gmail.com to pre-register for the Symposium
-Hors d'oeuvres and drinks served between panels, with reception to follow
-Read the Nexus Journal at http://www.lawschoolblog.org/
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Best friend Dave is responsible for organizing this. You guys...I can't tell you how proud I am of him. The guy is on fire this week. I wish I would have thought to put this up earlier in the week, but in any case, if you can duck out of whatever you have this today for a few hours, I'm sure it will be worth your time. If you have any questions for him he can be reached at davereid1 - @ - gmail.com.
Best friend Dave is responsible for organizing this. You guys...I can't tell you how proud I am of him. The guy is on fire this week. I wish I would have thought to put this up earlier in the week, but in any case, if you can duck out of whatever you have this today for a few hours, I'm sure it will be worth your time. If you have any questions for him he can be reached at davereid1 - @ - gmail.com.
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