#332. Why Law Matters: Justice, Politics and Public Policy

For any Richmond readers out there...

The Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest, The National Center for Family Law and the 16^th Annual Austin Owen Lecture Series Present:

Friday, October 16, 2009, 2 p.m. -5 p.m.

University of Richmond School of Law, Moot Court Room

2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks by Dean John G. Douglas and Professor Corinna Barrett Lain, University of Richmond School of Law

2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Professor Diane Rosenfeld, Harvard Law School, Addressing Issues of Domestic Violence Though the Law

3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Break

3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Panel Discussion on Protective Orders and Domestic Violence

Mary E. Langer, Virginia Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney

Hon. Stuart L. Williams, Jr., Chief Justice, Henrico J&DR District Court

Bernard “Mac” Adams, Domestic Violence Detective,

Richmond Police Department

Stacy M. Ruble, Domestic Violence Policy Coordinator,

Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance

Angela Bridgeforth, Domestic Violence Survivor

Moderated by Professor Margaret Ivey Bacigal, University of Richmond School of Law

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Reception

**** The Symposium is free, open to the public and provides 2.5 CLE Credits. Reception with light appetizers, beer and wine to follow. ****