The Journal of Civil rights and Economic Development (JCRED) is pleased to present its 2025 Symposium:
Speech on College Campuses in the 21st Century: The Legal System’s Role in Determining Who Can Speak and What Can Be Said
About the Symposium
Presented in-person and online, this Symposium will explore the intersection of free speech, higher education, and legal frameworks in a rapidly changing world. A panel of esteemed legal scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders will delve into key issues, including the application of the fighting words doctrine, the balance between free expression and campus safety, and the evolving role of the legal system in shaping speech rights on college campuses. Join us for a day of engaging discussions addressing these critical topics.
Program
Opening Speaker
Catherine Ross, Professor of Law, George Washington University Law School
Morning Panel: History of Political Protest
- Gene Policinski, Senior Fellow for the First Amendment, Freedom Forum
- Eli Wald, Professor of Law, University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Afternoon Panel: Discrimination on College Campuses
- Christine Emeran, Director, Youth Free Expression Program
- Adam Goldstein, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, FIRE
- Mark Tushnet, William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law Emeritus, Harvard Law School
Additional Program Details
A Q&A session will follow each panel discussion and there will be a lunch break between the morning and afternoon panels. Attendees are welcome to join the panelists for informal networking and light refreshments to close the Symposium.
Date
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Time
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location
In Person:
Join us in person at St. John's University School of Law, Belson Moot Court Room, 2nd Floor
Online:
We’re broadcasting the symposium in real time on Zoom.
Register to Attend
There is no fee to attend the Symposium in person or online, but please register in advance. If you're attending online, you'll receive Zoom access information after you register.
More Information
For more information about the Symposium, please contact JCRED Research and Symposium Director Fiona Donovan at [email protected]