British and Colonial Antecedents of American Liberties (Wolf Law Library Exhibit)
Tuesday, October 1 - Sunday, March 15
Law School, Wolf Law Library

An exhibition of rare books on early American law from the collection of Sid Lapidus at the Wolf Law Library at William & Mary Law School.

Immigration Law & Service Society Interest Meeting
Tuesday, October 1
12:50pm - 1:50pm
Law School, Room 133

The Immigration Law & Service Society will be having our interest meeting this coming Tuesday, October 1st in Room 133 during the lunch hour!


Strategic Planning Forum: Vision, Mission and Values
Tuesday, October 1
3:30pm - 5pm
Sadler Center, Chesapeake Ballroom

The Strategic Planning Steering Committee will present drafts of the university’s mission and values statements.

SIPS Guest Speaker: Mark Pike
Wednesday, October 2
12:50pm - 1:50pm
Law School, Room 133
"Sweden, The EU & the U.S.": A talk by Karin Olofsdotter, Swedish Ambassador to the U.S.
Thursday, October 3
4pm
Tucker Hall, 127A

Karin Olofsdotter, Ambassador of Sweden to the United States, is delivering the 2019 McSwain-Walker lecture.

16th Annual Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Conference
Thursday, October 3 - Friday, October 4
6:30pm - 4:45pm
Law School, TBA

The annual Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Conference is presented by the William & Mary Property Rights Project and is named in recognition of Toby Prince Brigham and Gideon Kanner for their lifetime contributions to private property rights.


MVLS JAG Internship Panel
Wednesday, October 9
1pm - 1:50pm
Law School, Room 133

Interested in a JAG internship? Come to room 133 and hear from students who have held such internships. Opportunities with all five branches will be addressed. Pizza will be provided.

Business Law Society JD MBA Panel
Thursday, October 10
12:45pm - 1:45pm
Law School, Room 124

Business Law Society and Dean Ende will discuss William & Mary's dual JD/MBA program. Lunch will be served!

The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
Thursday, October 10
3:45pm - 5pm
Tucker Hall, 127A

Featuring Michael Steele (former RNC Chairman & Lt. Gov. of MD) and Saul Anuzis (former Chair of the Michigan Republican Party)

Unplanned Movie Showing with Advocates for Life
Thursday, October 10
5:30pm - 8pm
Law School, Room 141

Join Advocates for Life to watch Unplanned - the story of former Planned Parenthood director Abby Johnson. All are welcome! Pizza and popcorn will be provided! 

At NYU D.C. Center: Book Signing and Discussion with Professor Tim Zick
Thursday, October 10
6pm - 8pm
Abramson Family Auditorium, 1307 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005

First Amendment Watch, ConSource, and the John Brademas Center at New York University will co-host a panel discussion on "Hate Speech on Social Media.” A book signing by Professor Timothy Zick will immediately follow. RSVP on website.

At Politics & Prose Bookstore in D.C.: Prof. Tim Zick Discusses New Book
Sunday, October 13
5pm - 7pm
Location not specified

John Marshall Professor of Government and Citizenship Timothy Zick will discuss his new book "The First Amendment in the Trump Era" and sign copies at Politics & Prose Bookstore at Union Market in Washington, D.C. 

Native American Voting Rights Panel
Wednesday, October 16
12:45pm - 2pm
Law School, Room 127

Please join us for a panel discussion about Native American Voting.

Prof. Adam White (George Mason): Should Courts Practice Judicial Restraint with Political Branches?
Wednesday, October 16
12:50pm - 1:50pm
Law School, Room 124

Mr. White will be speaking to the Federalist Society regarding the question of whether courts should practice judicial restraint in reviewing the actions of the political branches. 

2019 Cutler Lecture: "Why Marriage Equality Prevailed—and Lessons for Other Social Movements"
Thursday, October 17
12:50pm - 1:50pm
Law School, Room 127

Professor William N. Eskridge, Jr., of Yale Law School will present William & Mary's 2019 Cutler Lecture titled “Why Marriage Equality Prevailed—and Lessons for Other Social Movements.” 

    Mass Atrocity Trials
    Thursday, October 17
    12:50pm - 1:50pm
    Law School, Room 124

    Join the Human Security Law Center in welcoming Arthur R. Traldi for a discussion on Mass Atrocity Trials. Mr. Traldi will speak from his extensive experience in international justice and law in Room 124. There will be pizza! 

    "Staying in Place": Lecture by Professor Sarah Barringer Gordon (University of Pennsylvania)
    Thursday, October 17
    12:50pm - 2pm
    Law School, Room 119

    Sarah Barringer Gordon, Arlin M. Adams Professor of Law and Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania, will present a lecture, “Staying in Place: Church Property and the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church after the Civil War."

    Discussion with Professor William N. Eskridge, Jr.: "On the basis of sex"
    Thursday, October 17
    2pm - 3:15pm
    Law School, Room 127

    Join Professor William Eskridge of Yale Law School for a discussion of whether federal antidiscrimination law prohibits workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and transgender status. Sponsored by the Equality Alliance.

      Law and Legal Culture in Early America: A Symposium
      Friday, October 18
      9am - 4pm
      Law School, Room 133

      The Omohundro Institute will host a symposium exploring Anglo-American jurisprudence and professional legal training in early America.  To be followed immediately by 4:30 plenary session on books and the making of early Virginia law.

      Dialogue on Religious Liberty, LGBT Rights, and the Search for Common Ground
      Friday, October 18
      12:45pm - 2pm
      Law School, Room 124
      Join the Institute of Bill of Rights Law for a lunch discussion with Yale law professor Bill Eskridge and University of Illinois Law Professor Robin Wilson on religious freedom and LGBT rights. 
      A Conversation about Books and the Making of Early Virginia Law
      Friday, October 18
      4:30pm - 5:45pm
      Law School, Room 120

      A discussion featuring Warren M. Billings (University of New Orleans), Davison M. Douglas (William & Mary Law School), Mitchell Frass (University of Pennsylvania) and Karin Wulf (Omohundro Institute). Free; RSVP to reserve your seat.



      The Haven's 5th Anniversary Celebration
      Saturday, October 19
      6pm - 7:30pm
      Campus Center, Lobby

      Please join us October 19th during Homecoming weekend to celebrate five years of advocacy, support, and empowerment and celebrate the extraordinary contribution to current and past volunteers to campus. Refreshments served. 

      Hampton Roads Human Trafficking lunch panel
      Tuesday, October 22
      12:50pm - 1:50pm
      Law School, Room 133

      Come hear a panel of four experts discuss human trafficking in the Hampton Roads area and ways that we, as a community, can work to combat it! Food will be provided! All students, faculty and staff are welcome and encouraged to attend!

      Pink Out / Breast Cancer Awareness Lunch Talk
      Tuesday, October 22
      12:50pm - 1:50pm
      Law School, Room 127

      Our own Cassi Fritzius will be speaking on the importance of breast cancer awareness. Join SBA and WLS in wearing Pink on the 22nd to show your support! Lunch will be served. 

      OCS/BLS In-House Counsel Panel
      Tuesday, October 22
      1pm - 1:50pm
      Law School, Room 124

      Interested at all in learning more about in-house work? Join BLS and OCS for a panel discussion next Tuesday the 22nd with various in-house attorneys! Lunch will be served.

      Virginia Foster Care Reform: Maintaining Momentum
      Tuesday, October 22
      4pm - 6pm
      Law School, McGlothlin Courtroom

      A panel, led by the Virginia General Assembly’s Foster Care Caucus Chairs, will discuss next steps for the Virginia General Assembly to address the pressing foster care related issues that affect our state's most vulnerable youth.

        Check Up From the Neck Up!
        Thursday, October 24
        12:30pm - 3:30pm
        McLeod Tyler Wellness Center

        Great event for students to take a break! There will be free flu shots, fun and friendly dogs, chair massage, free food samples, and more along with a screening for depression, anxiety, bipolar, and PTSD.

          Know Your Rights: Interacting with Law Enforcement
          Friday, October 25
          12:30pm - 2pm
          Law School

          A panel and discussion on your rights when it comes to you and law enforcement when you are in your vehicle, in your home, or in public.

          Hosted with the Office of Health Promotion at William & Mary.

          ILSS Bake Sale
          Monday, October 28 - Wednesday, October 30
          11am - 2pm
          Law School, Law School Lobby

          ILSS will be hosting a bake sale the last week of October (the 28-30) to raise money for local refugees. Everything will be $1, so stop by and pick up some delicious baked goods! We will be in the lobby from 11:00am-2:00pm each day.

            The House of Representatives vs President Trump - Stanley Brand
            Monday, October 28
            12:45pm - 2pm
            Law School, Room 124

            Stanley Brand will be discussing the scope of Congress' ability to investigate the President, focusing on recent investigations into President Trump and the Mueller Report.

            W&M Strategic Planning Steering Committee (Law School forum)
            Monday, October 28
            12:50pm - 1:50pm
            Law School, 119 and 120

            The Law School will host a forum with the William & Mary Strategic Planning Steering Committee (SPSC) in room 119 and room 120 on Monday, October 28, at 12:50 p.m. All are invited, and encouraged, to participate in this important endeavor.

              Webinar: Transparency in Learning and Teaching
              Monday, October 28
              3pm - 4pm
              Blow Memorial Hall, Board of Visitors Conference Room

              In this webinar, the authors of Transparent Design in Higher Education Teaching and Leadership discuss how to apply the TILT framework to course design and larger campus initiatives to provide benefits of transparency in teaching for all students.

              Marjorie Dannenfelser: Restoring Life in America
              Monday, October 28
              7pm
              1127

              Come hear Marjorie Dannenfelser, President of the Susan B. Anthony List, in a discussion about her experience with the Pro-Life cause. Hosted by Tribe for Life, she will be speaking on October 28th at 7PM in ISC 1127.

              Feminine Products Collection for the Bahamas
              Tuesday, October 29
              10am - 2pm
              Law School

              Please help BLSA collect feminine products for women and girls affected by Hurricane Dorian and other tropical storms.

                Guest Lecture by SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce
                Wednesday, October 30
                12:50pm - 1:50pm
                Law School, Room 119

                SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce will join our community for a public lecture during the lunch hour. Free admission and the public is welcome. Her visit is sponsored by the Center for the Study of Law and Markets.

                SBA Resiliency Panel
                Wednesday, October 30
                12:50pm - 1:50pm
                Law School, Room 127

                The purpose of the event is to inform 1Ls that things in law school might not always go as planned, but our community at William & Mary helps one another fail forward together. Lunch will be served.

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                Campus Food Pantry 
                Saturday, August 31 - Wednesday, December 18
                1pm - 5pm
                Wesley Foundation House: Lower Level 526 Jamestown Rd

                The Campus Food Pantry is OPEN for all WM students, faculty and staff- so please come take some free food to get through finals- featuring canned goods, household items and microwavable meals!

                Hours: Monday 330-530, Thursday 430-630, and Saturday 1-3

                Events with Alcohol Training --Enroll Today
                Monday, August 26 - Sunday, October 6
                TBD

                Required Events with Alcohol Training: on-line for any student who will be Either and Event Manager OR a Server at an event hosted on campus at which alcohol is served.  Request to enroll in the course at: http://bit.ly/EAT2019 Date: 08.26.19 to 10.06.19

                Virginia Bar Association - Interest Meeting
                Wednesday, October 6 - Wednesday, October 6
                1pm - 1:50pm
                Zoom https://cwm.zoom.us/j/3274694342

                Join the VBA on Wednesday, October 6th, to learn more about the VBA Law School Council, upcoming networking and interview prep events, as well as 1L and 2L opportunities to get involved.