Law & Contemporary Problems Conference 2009
Race and Socio-Economic Class: Unraveling an Increasingly Complex Tapestry – January 23, 2009
On Friday, January 23, 2009, Law & Contemporary Problems and the Mills Conversation Series will be sponsoring a conference on race and socio-economic class at Duke Law School. This event will go from 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
The goal of this conference is to illuminate the complex interplay between race and socio-economic class and to explore some of the unique challenges this interaction presents for policy makers. Participants from a wide array of legal fields will critically reflect on the ways in which racism has contributed to socio-economic disadvantage and conversely the ways in which socio-economic disadvantage has spurred on racism. In addition, participants will consider the role of the law in reinforcing these dynamics, and suggest, where appropriate, creative legal interventions that are likely to produce better future outcomes. Ultimately, our hope is that the conference will stimulate increased understanding of the law’s influence on racial and socio-economic inequality in the United States and a better sense of the likely consequences of various policy choices.
This event is free and open to the public. Duke Law School is located at the corner of Towerview Rd. and Science Dr. on Duke University’s West Campus. Lunch will be served to registered guests.
CLE credit is available. Please contact L&CP at RaceLawConference@gmail.com to register. For more information, see Race & Law Conference Overview and Speaker bios.