Sunita Jain Initiative to Address Assembly on Trafficking Issues
The Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative (SJI) will provide policy and budgetary recommendations that aim to address human trafficking in an intersectional approach during a California State Assembly hearing to be held at 9 a.m. PST on Tuesday, Feb. 8, which is also International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking. Speakers from LLS are set to include Stephanie Richard, Director, Rights in Systems Enforced (RISE) Clinic; Sabrina Talukder, SJI Director of Federal Policy; and Joseph Villela, SJI Director of State Policy, They will be joined by survivors of human trafficking and others in presenting the critical need to shift from a carceral to an intersectional approach to human trafficking to strengthen public safety efforts. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the hearing via live webstream.
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Screening 'Belly of the Beast'
Join Professor Eric Miller, co-director of the Loyola Anti-Racism Center and Policing Los Angeles Forum series, on Feb. 17 as he hosts a screening of "Belly of the Beast," a documentary film captured over seven years that features extraordinary access and intimate accounts from currently and formerly incarcerated people. The film looks at the history of eugenics and reproductive injustice in the United States. Details forthcoming.
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As Olympics Begin, Genocide Center Eyes Uighur Plight"We find ourselves in a moment of reflection," began a Center for the Study of Law & Genocide message sent to its constituents as the Winter Olympics began. "China's yearslong systematic persecution, arbitrary detention, and forced sterilization of millions of Uighur people because of their religion and ethnicity should be at the forefront of the world's concerns, particularly when all eyes are on Beijing." More>> | |
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Celebrating the Work of Professor Sam Pillsbury
A Festschrift symposium celebrating the life and career of Sam Pillsbury will be held from 2-5 p.m. on Friday, March 25 in Robinson Courtroom. The event will honor Pillsbury, who retired after 35 years at LLS and a prolific array of scholarship. Speakers will include scholars, former colleagues and students speaking about Pillsbury's provocative scholarship and indelible contributions to social justice and the legal profession at LLS, in Los Angeles and beyond. RSVP>> | | 
Entertainment & Media Law Institute's “Is This Legal?"
Every film, TV series and commercial has a legal team addressing issues and risks from pre-production through post. Collaboration between the creative and legal teams is crucial to its success. Join LLS' Entertainment & Media Law Institute and LMU SFTV at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17 for a panel discussion about the role of production counsel during the production process. RSVP>> | |
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2022 IP & Information Law Speaker Series Ramps Up
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Faculty Workshop Looks at Cost of Parole ComplianceThe law school's Faculty Workshop Series will continue at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17 with a look at Taxes by Omission with Professor Ari Glogower, Michael E. Moritz College of Law at Ohio State University. More>> | |
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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING
The Feast of St. Josephine Bakhita, FDCC, Feb. 8, is a day of international awareness of human trafficking, prayer and action against it. For more information, visit here. Other resources:
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WORLD DAY OF THE SICK
The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, February 11, is a day of prayer for all who are ill, for all serving in healthcare, and for all caregivers. To view a video reflection by Catholic Health of America, visit here.
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Sonia's Special Friday Lunch to Kick Off Super Bowl WeekendTo kick off this Super Bowl weekend, Sonia's Café will be adding street tacos to its menu with a deal of three for $1 this Friday, Feb. 11 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., along with additional surprises for the LLS community. Move>>
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- Testing: Members of the campus community are advised to get retested within one week of their return to campus for the spring semester. And all members of the campus community are strongly encouraged to test weekly. This helps ensure the health and safety of all on our campus and all LMU campuses. The LLS COVID Testing Center is open with appointments required.
- Masks are required to be worn at all times in all indoor public spaces of the LLS campus. Students, faculty and staff should wear surgical or medical grade masks while on campus. LLS Campus Community members may obtain masks meeting these criteria at the Information Center, Career Development Office, Office of Student Affairs and William M. Rains Library. Library patrons will receive warnings for not masking, with three warnings resulting in loss of privileges.
- If you work on campus and have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, are currently being tested, or have tested positive for COVID-19, please contact the COVID Support Team immediately at COVIDSupportTeam@lmu.edu or 310.568.6868. This is to ensure LMU can provide you with support, take the necessary precautions to limit exposure on campus, and provide guidance for those affected by COVID-19.
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Celebrating Black History Month
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