Lippes Speaker Series 2012

The Gerald S. Lippes Speaker Series is an esteemed annual event jointly organized by the University at Buffalo's Law School and School of Management. In 2012, the series featured a lecture by Lawrence Lessig, the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School and director of the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University. The event took place on April 19, 2012, at 7 p.m. in John Lord O'Brian Hall, Room 106, on UB's North Campus.

Lessig's lecture, titled "Institutional Corruption and the Financial Crisis," addressed the pervasive issue of institutional corruption within the American political and financial systems. He explored how systemic influences can lead to the erosion of public trust and the distortion of institutional purposes, particularly in the context of the financial crisis.

The event was free and open to the public, providing attendees with the opportunity to engage with Lessig's insights on ethics and institutional integrity. The Lippes Speaker Series aims to foster an integrated understanding of business and law, encouraging collaborative dialogue between professionals in these fields.

This lecture was particularly relevant for legal and business professionals, academics, and students interested in ethics, governance, and the intersection of law and finance. Attendees gained valuable perspectives on the challenges of institutional corruption and its impact on democracy and financial systems.