the Future of Change

Four Recent Books on the Present State and Future Prospects of Civil Justice in the United States

Our free, hybrid “Meet the Authors” Event at NYU Law School tomorrow, hosted by the Center on Race, Inequality and the Law has been formally approved for both Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias and Ethics and Professionalism CLE credit (see formal statement below).

When: April 4, 2024, 6:30PM-8:20PM

Where: Vanderbilt Hall, Classroom 2014, New York University School of Law, 40 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 (Virtual option available).

Join authors Renee Knake Jefferson, Sateesh Nori, Jane Spinak, and Ray Brescia in a conversation around critical issues facing the civil justice system in the U.S. In their recent works, these authors all explore different aspects of access to justice, racial and economic justice, and civil rights through various lenses and methodologies. They bring their own personal experiences litigating in “poor people’s courts,” historical research, and social science analysis to bear to develop innovative strategies for improving different aspects of the civil justice system, preserving and protecting critical civil rights, holding legal systems accountable for the injustices they perpetuate, and advancing human dignity. The authors’ recommendations reflect a range of ideological principles from reformist to abolitionist, but they all bring a wealth of knowledge and know-how to their work and will do so in what is sure to be a lively and provocative discussion.

CLE Statement: This program has been approved to offer New York State CLE credit. While the content of the program is appropriate for both newly appointed and experienced attorneys, only experienced attorneys are eligible to earn credit in the category of Diversity, Inclusion, & Elimination of Bias. Experienced (nontransitional) attorneys will earn one credit in the category of Diversity, Inclusion, and Elimination of Bias and one credit in the category of Ethics & Professionalism. Newly appointed (transitional) attorneys will earn one credit in the category of Ethics & Professionalism.

Link to register for the in-person program here.

Link to register to join virtually here.