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Shifting Conversation on Victims’ Rights, Crim Justice Reform

Join the Rights in Systems Enforced (RISE) Clinic on Friday, Oct. 21 for "Survivor Voices: Shifting Conversation on Victims’ Rights & Criminal Justice Reform," a retreat at LMU Loyola Law School to support survivor leaders from diverse backgrounds. Join them as they utilize their experiences to identify and propose improvements to the criminal justice system that focus on integrating the voices of survivors and strengthening the rights of victims to ensure that they are treated with dignity and respect. RSVP>>

Constitution Day Panel to Discuss SCOTUS' Dobbs Opinion

LLS' annual Constitution Day talk will feature the discussion "First they Came for Abortion: Dobbs and the Future of Individual Rights" with panelists Professors Brietta Clark, Jessica Levinson and Kaiponanea Matsumura when it convenes from 12-1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 on the Advocacy Center patio. The discussion will examine the U.S. Supreme Court's opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. RSVP>>

DEI Speaker Series Debuts with LIJC Director Montes

The LLS Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) speaker series starts at 12 p.m. today, Tuesday, Sept. 13 with Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic Director Marissa Montes '12. She will lead a hot topic immigrant policy updates discussion in H80s. There will be time for Q&A. RSVP>>

Policing L.A. Forum Returns

The Policing Los Angeles Forum series returns with "Setting the Agenda for Civilian Oversight in Los Angeles" to be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 on Zoom. Panelists will include LMU Professor Cheryl Grills (pictured), chair of the Sybil Brand Commission; Dara Williams, chief deputy, Office of the Inspector General; Eunisses Hernandez, L.A. County Gender Responsive Advisory Committee; and Professor Michele Deitch, Texas Law. RSVP>>

L.A. District Attorney Gascón Visits LLS

The Poehls/Hobbs District Attorney Practicum and the Career Development Office will host Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón for a lunchtime discussion at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28 in Robinson Courtroom. RSVP>>

Now In-Season: In-Person Wellness Classes!

Private outdoor wellness classes are free for all faculty and staff. Classes are 45-minutes and led by certified instructors. De-stress, re-energize, decrease your commute time and enjoy a workout outdoors! To register for our live outdoor wellfit classes, click here. They include:

Monday @ 5:15-6 p.m.: Gentle Yoga | LLS Rose Garden
Thursday @ 12:15-1 p.m.: Gentle Yoga | LLS - Rose Garden

Events

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Upcoming highlights:

9/13

DEI Speaker Series: Marissa Montes, 12-12:50 p.m.

9/15

9/17

Attorneys for Others: St. Francis Center, 7-10:30 a.m.

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Latina/o/x Heritage Month

Latina/o/x Heritage Month began this week. Celebrate with one of our new Zoom backgrounds! More>>

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