Global Mondays
In the spring of 2011, several student groups and Law School programs came together with the common goal of increasing awareness and exchange of information related to global issues.
The “Global Mondays” initiative and speaker series is dedicated to this cause and designed to
further the Law School’s mission to act as a Leader for the Global Common Good.
This weekly forum examines the intersection of law, policy and the role of legal professionals in our increasingly complex and interconnected world. Programming includes a variety of interdisciplinary events ranging from presentations by internationally recognized speakers, to student presentations on cross-border scholarship and research, to the exploration of international professional experiences.
All are welcome. No RSVP needed.
Spring 2012 Schedule
Spring 2012 Brochure (print on legal size 8x14 paper)
All events take place from 12:30-1:20pm in William H. Gates Hall Room 117 unless otherwise noted; Lunch served
March 26 – Global Spotlight: Piracy and International Law
Hosted by the International Law Society
“Dealing with the Threats (and Promises) of Modern-day Piracy”
Professor Frederick (Rick) Lorenz, University of Washington Jackson School of International Studies
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April 2 – Law Through Global Eyes Lecture: Health Care and Social Security in Japan
Hosted by the Center for Law in Science and Global Health and the Asian Law Center
“The Prospects of Social Security System Reform in Japan”
Hiroko Inazumi, Health Law LL.M. Candidate
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April 9 – Human Rights Issues in Russia and in Guatemala: Upcoming PacRim Journal Student Notes
Hosted by the Pacific Rim Law & Policy Journal
“Gender-Specific Prison Reform: Addressing Human Rights Violations Against Women in Russia's Prisons”
Courtney Skiles, JD Candidate 2013
“Guatemalan Tragedy: A Case Study of the Negative Impact of Neoliberalism on the Protection of Human Rights”
Amy Bernard, JD Candidate 2013
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April 16 – Law Through Global Eyes Lecture: Climate Policy in a Comparative Perspective
Hosted by Green Law, the Washington Journal of Environmental Law & Policy and the Canadian Studies Center, UW Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
“The Ever-Evolving Case for a Carbon Tax”
Dr. Shi-Ling Hsu. Centre for Law and the Environment, University of British Columbia
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April 23 – Global Spotlight: Sustainable Access to Water
Hosted by the International Law Society
“Rights, Governance and Culture in Sustainable Access to Water”
Professor Greg Hicks, University of Washington School of Law
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April 30 – Law Through Global Eyes Lecture: IP Rights in India
Hosted by the Visiting Scholars Program, the Law, Technology & Arts Group, and the Asian Law Center
“Compulsory Licensing of Pharmaceutical Patents in India”
Professor Shamnad Basheer, Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata India; Visiting Scholar, UW School of Law
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May 7 – Law Through Global Eyes Lecture: Business Law in Indonesia
Hosted by the Asian Law Center
“Investment and Corporations Law Developments in Indonesia”
Nisa Istiani, Ph.D student in Asian and Comparative Law
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May 14 – Law Through Global Eyes Lecture: Mass Tort Cases and Quasi Class Action in Japan
Hosted by the Visiting Scholars Program and the Asian Law Center
“Mass Tort Cases and Quasi Class Action in Japan”
The Hon. Kenta Onodera, Judge, Kushiro District and Family Court; Visiting Scholar, University of Washington School of Law
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May 18 (Fri.) – Global Spotlight: Comparative Constitutionalism in Mongolia
Hosted by the Visiting Scholars Program and the Asian Law Center
“Towards Better Protection of Fundamental Rights in Mongolia: Constitutional Review and Interpretation"
Dr. Munkhsaikhan Odonkhuu, Visiting Scholar, UW Law
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