Chapman University School of Law 
Lecture Schedules

The School of Law is proud to host a number of important and stimulating lectures throughout the academic year, ranging from informal patio discussions to distinguished guest lectures. Below are the categories of lecture series offered, with links to a schedule of speakers and topics. (Note that some lecture series may not be repeated in subsequent years. Prior schedules are provided for informational purposes.)

“The Chapman Dialogues” Distinguished Lecture Series
This distinguished lecture series includes some of the most innovative and thought-provoking scholars in the legal academy and the social sciences. Visiting speakers are invited to present their research and ideas to the widest audience of Chapman law faculty and students. A discussion will follow and will typically be led by one or two discussants from among the Chapman faculty. The Dialogues are sponsored by a number of influential local law firms and corporations. For more information, contact Dean Eastman at jeastman@chapman.edu or Dean Canova at canova@chapman.edu.   

 2009-10 Chapman Dialogues Schedule
 2008-09 Chapman Dialogues Schedule
 2007-08 Chapman Dialogues Schedule

The School of Law is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Lecture
Series. Please contact Dean Canova for more informaiton

Center for Global Trade & Development Lecture Series
The Global Center Lecture Series, hosted by the Center for Global Trade & Development at the Chapman University School of Law, brings together leading scholars in international law, policy and the social sciences to present their ideas to Chapman law faculty and students. For more information, contact Dean Canova at canova@chapman.edu.

 2008-09 Center for Global Trade & Development Lecture Schedule
 2007-08 Center for Global Trade & Development Lecture Schedule

The Chapman FIRST Lecture Series
Fresh Ideas for Rising Scholars and Teachers (FIRST) is a lecture series that offers the opportunity for junior faculty to present their research and scholarship in an environment that is critical, challenging, constructive, and friendly. For more information, contact Professor Ronald Rotunda at rrotunda@chapman.edu.

 2008-09 FIRST Lecture Schedule
 2007-08 FIRST Lecture Schedule

The Education Law Colloquia Series (Spring 2007)
Directed by Betsy Levin during her visit as the 2007 Fletcher Jones Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law, this informative lecture series focused on important and topical issues in education law. Dean Levin is an expert in education law and constitutional law, and has authored numerous books including a leading casebook on education law.

 2007-08 Education Law Colloquia Series Schedule

The Chapman Law Faculty Workshop Series
Originally known as the Blank Lectures, the series has developed into a workshop series that permits Chapman law faculty to present their research and scholarship to colleagues.  The workshops reflect the great ideological diversity of Chapman faculty and the Chapman ethic that encourages disagreement without being disagreeable.  The environment, which is both challenging and constructive, helps to elevate the strength and quality of Chapman scholarship. For more information, contact Professor Ronald Rotunda at rrotunda@chapman.edu.

 2007-08 Blank Lecture Schedule

Patio Discussion Lecture Series
Each discussion is conducted by a member of the Chapman law faculty, held on the back patio of the Donald P. Kennedy Hall, accessible to students, faculty and the public in an informal setting.  After a brief introduction to the topic, there is an open forum for discussion.  Discussion topics are often philosophical in approach and wide ranging in inquiry. For more information, contact Professor Kochan at kochan@chapman.edu.

 2008-09 Patio Discussion Lecture Schedule
 2007-08 Patio Discussion Lecture Schedule