WASHINGTON - The Nineteenth Annual Wiley A. Branton/Howard Law Journal Symposium will be held Thursday, October 6, 2022, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Howard University School of Law, in person and live-streamed via Zoom. 

The symposium seeks to create a space where legal scholars can discuss topics such as: immigration equality; the effect of the recent immigration policies on marginalized communities; the future of immigration equity legislation and litigation; and other timely topics.  Joining us this year as the keynote speaker is Marc H. Morial, current president and CEO of the National Urban League, 59th mayor of New Orleans, and former Louisiana senator.

In this time of global pandemic and uncertainty, the symposium promises to be an enriching and motivating event, where participants can engage with dedicated scholars and the broader Howard University School of Law community.

The symposium will consist of three panels, a video presentation, and a keynote address.

Panel Discussions

Surveillance and Licensing
Time: 10 a.m.
Panelists: Michael S. Vastine, St. Thomas University College of Law, Sabrineh Ardalan, Harvard Law, L. Darnell Weeden, Thurgood Marshall School of Law.

Social and Political Nuances of Immigration and the Law
Time: 11 a.m.
Panelists: Andrew I. Schoenholtz, Georgetown Law, Sarah Paoletti, University of Pennsylvania Law School, Lindsay M. Harris, UDC David A. Clarke School of Law, Rev. Dr. Jonathan C. Augustine, North Carolina Central University Law School.

Combatting the Effects of Immigration Equality
Time: 2:40 p.m.-4 p.m.
Panelists: Shazaib Jiwani, Independent, Evangeline Abriel, Santa Clara University School of Law, Amelia Wilson, Seton Hall University Law School, Nicole Hallett, University of Chicago Law School.

During the lunch break, Sidley Austin LLP will award the Wiley A. Branton Scholar Award to the law student who finished the first year with the highest GPA. Moderated by Danielle Holley, dean of Howard University School of Law, the keynote address will be given at 1:40 p.m. by Marc H. Morial. You may register for the symposium on Eventbrite, which contains more information about the symposium participants.