Democracy in America: The Promise and the Perils
"Democracy in America: The Promise and the Perils" was a one-day conference held on April 5, 2019, at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Organized by the Loyola University Chicago Law Journal, the event aimed to explore contemporary challenges to the U.S. constitutional democracy.
The conference featured a series of panels addressing critical topics such as civic literacy, the transfer of legislative power to the executive, the integrity of the electoral process, and war powers. Notable speakers included Erwin Chemerinsky from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, and Martin Redish from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage with experts in the field, participate in in-depth discussions, and network with peers interested in constitutional law and democratic governance.
This conference was particularly beneficial for legal professionals, scholars, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of the complexities facing American democracy.
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Speakers(14)
Caroline Kaeb
Associate Professor of Law at Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Caroline Kaeb is an Associate Professor of Law at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, with expertise in international human rights and humanitarian law.
Deborah Pearlstein
Professor of Law at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Deborah Pearlstein is a Professor of Law at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, focusing on constitutional law and national security.
Edward Foley
Professor of Law at Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Edward Foley is a Professor of Law at Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, known for his work in election law and constitutional law.
Erwin Chemerinsky
Dean and Professor of Law at University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
Erwin Chemerinsky is the Dean and Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, and a leading expert in constitutional law.
John Breen
Professor of Law at Loyola University Chicago School of Law
John Breen is a Professor of Law at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, known for his work in constitutional law and legal history.
John Dehn
Associate Professor of Law at Loyola University Chicago School of Law
John Dehn is an Associate Professor of Law at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, specializing in international law and constitutional law.
Justin Levitt
Professor of Law at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Justin Levitt is a Professor of Law at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, focusing on election law and voting rights.
Linda Greene
Professor of Law at University of Wisconsin Law School
Linda Greene is a Professor of Law at the University of Wisconsin Law School, specializing in constitutional law and civil rights.
Mark Graber
Professor of Law at University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Mark Graber is a Professor of Law at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, focusing on constitutional law and political theory.
Martin H. Redish
Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Martin Redish is a Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, known for his work in constitutional law and civil procedure.
Nicholas Stephanopoulos
Professor of Law at University of Chicago Law School
Nicholas Stephanopoulos is a Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School, specializing in election law and political science.
Robert Tsai
Professor of Law at American University Washington College of Law
Robert Tsai is a Professor of Law at American University Washington College of Law, focusing on constitutional law and legal history.
Sheila Kennedy
Professor of Law at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Sheila Kennedy is a Professor of Law at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, specializing in constitutional law and civil liberties.
Stephen I. Vladeck
Professor of Law at University of Texas at Austin School of Law
Stephen Vladeck is a Professor of Law at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law, specializing in national security law and constitutional law.
Event Details
- Date
- April 5, 2019
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, scholars, students
- CLE Credits
- Not specified
- Attendees
- Not specified