THE GROWING USE OF TRANSNATIONAL LEGAL AUTHORITY:
THE IMPACT ON U.S. COURTS
Suffolk University Law Review Donahue Lecture Series
Sponsored with
Advanced Legal Studies/Center for CLE & Academic Conferences
The Macaronis Institute for Trial & Appellate Advocacy
Flaschner Judicial Institute
Boston Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society
Please Note: This course has already
been held.
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Location: Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston, MA
Time: 12:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Schedule/Agenda
Registration Information
The Honorable Michael Kirby was one of the seven judges of Australia’s highest court, the High Court of Australia. Retiring in February, Justice Kirby is Australia’s longest serving judge, having been first appointed in 1975. He has served in the state and federal judiciary. Before his appointment to the final court, he was President of the New South Wales Court of Appeal, the busiest appellate court in the nation.
In addition to his judicial posts, Justice Kirby has held a number of international positions. These have included President of the International Commission of Jurists (Geneva), Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Human Rights in Cambodia and Member of the UNESCO Bioethics Committee.
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Luncheon Address: |
"Constitutional Law, International Law and the Democratic Deficit"
The Honorable Michael Kirby, Emeritus, The High Court of Australia
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| 2:15 |
What's at Stake in the "Foreign Law" Controversy |
MODERATOR
Dean Alfred C. Aman, Suffolk University Law School
COMMENTATOR
The Honorable Michael Kirby, Emeritus, The High Court of Australia
PANEL
The Honorable Margaret H. Marshall, Chief Justice, Supreme Judicial Court
The Honorable John Greaney (ret.) Supreme Judicial Court
The Honorable Peter Rubin, Appeals Court
Professor Eric Blumenson, Suffolk University Law School
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009 |
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This conference is FREE. However, early registration is advised since space is limited.
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Space is limited for this luncheon, early registratin is advised.
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Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston, MA
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