University of South Dakota Law Review Symposium: Twentieth Anniversary of Employment Division v. Smith
The University of South Dakota School of Law hosted a symposium commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Employment Division v. Smith. This event brought together legal scholars and practitioners to reflect on the case's impact on the Free Exercise Clause and its broader implications for the intersection of religion and law.
Key topics included an analysis of the Smith decision's legal reasoning, its influence on subsequent jurisprudence, and discussions on religious liberty in the context of neutral laws of general applicability. Sessions featured presentations by experts such as Marci A. Hamilton, who provided an introduction to the symposium, and Richard F. Duncan, who examined denominational preferences and public scholarships.
The symposium offered attendees opportunities for networking and engaging with leading figures in constitutional law. Notable speakers included Mark S. Kende, who presented a comparative perspective on the free exercise of religion, and Zacheree S. Kelin, who discussed the narrowing definition of "substantial burden" in the Ninth Circuit.
This event was particularly relevant for legal professionals, academics, and students interested in constitutional law, religious freedoms, and the evolving landscape of First Amendment jurisprudence.
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Speakers(9)
Christopher C. Lund
Professor of Law at Wayne State University Law School
Christopher C. Lund is a Professor of Law at Wayne State University Law School, with expertise in religious liberty and constitutional law.
David S. Day
Professor of Law at University of South Dakota School of Law
David S. Day is a Professor of Law at the University of South Dakota School of Law, focusing on constitutional law and jurisprudence.
Jessica L. Fjerstad
Law Student at University of South Dakota School of Law
Jessica L. Fjerstad was a law student at the University of South Dakota School of Law, focusing on First Amendment and Native American law.
Kimberly Younce Schooley
Attorney at Kelin Law Firm
Kimberly Younce Schooley is an attorney at Kelin Law Firm, specializing in Native American law and religious freedom cases.
Marci A. Hamilton
Professor of Law at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Marci A. Hamilton is a Professor of Law at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, specializing in First Amendment and constitutional law.
Mark S. Kende
Professor of Law at Drake University Law School
Mark S. Kende is a Professor of Law at Drake University Law School, specializing in constitutional law and comparative constitutionalism.
Matthew L. M. Fletcher
Professor of Law at Michigan State University College of Law
Matthew L. M. Fletcher is a Professor of Law at Michigan State University College of Law, specializing in Indian law and policy.
Richard F. Duncan
Professor of Law at University of Nebraska College of Law
Richard F. Duncan is a Professor of Law at the University of Nebraska College of Law, focusing on constitutional law and religious liberty.
Zackeree S. Kelin
Attorney at Kelin Law Firm
Zackeree S. Kelin is an attorney at Kelin Law Firm, focusing on Native American law and religious freedom cases.
Event Details
- Date
- February 18, 2010
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Vermillion, United States
- University of South Dakota School of Law
- Audience
- Legal professionals, academics, and students interested in constitutional law and religious freedoms.