2002-2004 Archive

• Program in Public Law Conference: The Scholarships and Contributions of William Van Alstyne
  Fifth Annual Public Law Conference (more)
  April 16-17, 2004
• Justice Kennedy at the Law School
  Justice Anthony Kennedy visited Duke November 18-19. He taught sessions of Professor Van Alstyne's and Professor Chemerinsky's constitutional law classes. He also met with students at lunch on November 18 for informal questions and answers. Monday evening he spoke to law faculty and invited guests at dinner.
  November 18-19, 2003
• Nixon Legacy Remembered
  On November 14, a distinguished panel discussed the legacy of Richard M. Nixon, '37. The group included Ray Price, President Nixon's longtime speech writer and friend, Ole Holsti, Duke political science professor, Philip Lacovara, Watergate special prosecutor's office, and Ed Nixon, President Nixon's youngest brother. The event was chaired by Professor David Lange, and was brought to fruition through the inspiration and hard work of Randy Cook, '03. The event was recorded and simultaneously webcast. The archived webcast is available for viewing.
  November 14, 2003
• Great Lives in the Law presents Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
  As part of the Law School’s Great Lives in the Law series, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor spent a day at the law school on March 18, 2003. Before a large audience, Professor Walter Dellinger and Justice O’Connor discussed her experience at Stanford Law School, her law practice, her legislative career, and her experiences as the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The discussion was taped and is available on reserve in the law school library.
  March 18, 2003
• Ken Starr discusses his latest book at the Law School
  Ken Starr, a Duke Law alumnus, visited the Law School on Monday, Jan. 13 to lead a discussion of his latest book, First Among Equals: The Supreme Court in American Life . Ken Starr has served as solicitor general of the United States, a federal appellate judge, and an independent counsel. He is now a partner with the firm of Kirkland and Ellis. The discussion was recorded and the archived webcast is available.
  January 13, 2003
• Duke Law Faculty speak out on the War Against Terrorism
  At the request of Senator Robert Byrd, Professor Van Alstyne recently sent a letter to Senator Byrd discussing the Constitutional requirements for entering into a war with Iraq. (more)
  August 7, 2002