Event Series

Public Interest Law & Policy Speakers Series

Speakers include judges, lawyers, social scientists, authors, and academics with expertise in public interest law and policy.

The year-long, interdisciplinary series brings to Washington University nationally and internationally prominent experts in such areas as civil rights, racial justice, capital punishment, international human rights, government public service, and pro bono private practice.

Each program is free of charge and open to the public.
All events will be on Zoom unless otherwise noted.
Talks provide 1.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education credit unless otherwise noted.

For more information, contact Karen Tokarz at 314.935.6414.

PILPSS

Spring 2026 Events

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Previous Seasons

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Scholars Reflect on Derrick Bell’s Legacy and the Future of CRT
Health Law in Action: Insights from Former General Counsel, Department of Health & Human Services
Beyond the Headlines: Executive Orders & Presidential Power
The Supreme Court After Dobbs: Does Precedent Still Matter?
Announcing the 2024 WashU Law Public Interest Law & Policy Speakers Series
Reproductive Justice Beyond Abortion: Potential Life as a Tool of Subordination