2025 St. John's Law Review Symposium

About the Symposium

In the wake of recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions, the idea that stare decisis constrains the Court's justices seems open to question. By contrast, lower court judges still seem to value and work with precedent. But perhaps those judges are also starting to think and behave differently in this time of change. In other words, this is a moment to think hard about, and to discuss, stare decisis in judging. For its 2025 Symposium, the St. John’s Law Review will assemble a panel of leading experts to examine this vital topic. After the Symposium, there will be a reception for presenters and audience members.

Program

Featured Speaker

Hon. Debra Livingston, Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Panel

Moderator:

John Q. Barrett, Benjamin N. Cardozo Professor of Law, St. John's University School of Law

Panelists:

• Tyler Rose Clemons, Assistant Professor of Law, St. John's University School of Law
• Wilfred Codrington III, Walter Floersheimer Professor of Constitutional Law; Co-Director, Floersheimer Center for Constitutional Democracy, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
• Mark C. Niles, Professor of Law, St. John's University School of Law

Additional Program Details

Attendees are welcome to join the panelists for a reception after the Symposium.

Date

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Time

6 to 8 p.m.

Location

In Person

Join us in person at St. John's University School of Law, Belson Moot Court Room, 2nd Floor

Online

Can't be there in person? We're also 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 the Zoom access information after you register.

More Information

For more information, please contact Law Review Symposium Editor Riki Markowitz at [email protected]. 

We look forward to your attendance!