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Democracy in America: The Promise and the Perils

by Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

"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.

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.

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

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