LENS Conference 2015: Civil Liberties in the Age of Forever War
The LENS Conference 2015, titled "Law in the Age of 'Forever War'", was organized by the Center on Law, Ethics, and National Security (LENS) at Duke University School of Law. This conference delved into the evolving legal challenges posed by modern warfare, emphasizing the rapid technological advancements, shifting international relations, and the increasing influence of non-state actors on the global stage.
Key topics addressed included targeting strategies, surveillance practices, the rise of home-grown terrorism, intelligence gathering in the digital era, and the imperative of upholding human rights and civil liberties amidst ongoing conflicts. The conference featured a series of expert-led sessions and discussions that explored these complex issues in depth.
Notable speakers included Senator Lindsey Graham, who delivered the conference dinner address, and Benjamin Wittes, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, who presented on the future of surveillance in the context of perpetual warfare. The event also provided networking opportunities for attendees to engage with experts and peers in the field.
This conference was particularly relevant for legal professionals, policymakers, scholars, and students interested in national security, international law, and civil liberties, offering valuable insights into the intersection of law and modern warfare.
Speakers(22)
Andrew Carswell
Senior Delegate to the Armed Forces, U.S. and Canadian Armed Forces for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) at International Committee of the Red Cross
Andrew Carswell serves as the Senior Delegate to the Armed Forces for the ICRC, representing both U.S. and Canadian Armed Forces.
Benjamin Wittes
Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at The Brookings Institution
Benjamin Wittes is a Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at The Brookings Institution and Editor-in-Chief of the Lawfare blog, focusing on national security and legal policy.
Col. Richard Jackson (Ret.)
Special Assistant for Law of War Matters at U.S. Army
Col. Richard Jackson (Ret.) serves as the Special Assistant for Law of War Matters in the U.S. Army, advising on legal aspects of military operations.
Elisa Massimino
President and Chief Executive Officer at Human Rights First
Elisa Massimino is the President and CEO of Human Rights First, an organization dedicated to advancing human rights and the rule of law.
Maj. Gen. Charlie Dunlap, USAF (Ret.)
LENS Executive Director at Duke University School of Law
Maj. Gen. Charlie Dunlap, USAF (Ret.) is the Executive Director of the Center on Law, Ethics and National Security at Duke University School of Law.
Mr. David Hoffman
Director of Security Policy & Global Privacy Officer at Intel Corporation
Mr. David Hoffman is the Director of Security Policy & Global Privacy Officer at Intel Corporation.
Mr. Gregory T. Nojeim
Senior Counsel, Center for Democracy & Technology and Director of its Freedom, Security & Technology Project at Center for Democracy & Technology
Mr. Gregory T. Nojeim is a Senior Counsel at the Center for Democracy & Technology and Director of its Freedom, Security & Technology Project.
Mr. Harvey Rishikof
Chair at ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security Advisory Committee
Mr. Harvey Rishikof is the Chair of the ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security Advisory Committee.
Mrs. Erin Wirtanen
Office of the General Counsel at Central Intelligence Agency
Mrs. Erin Wirtanen works in the Office of the General Counsel at the Central Intelligence Agency.
Ms. Andrea Prasow
Deputy Washington Director at Human Rights Watch
Ms. Andrea Prasow is the Deputy Washington Director at Human Rights Watch, focusing on U.S. foreign policy and national security.
Professor Christopher H. Schroeder
Charles S. Murphy Professor of Law and Public Policy Studies, Co-Director of the Program in Public Law at Duke Law School
Professor Christopher H. Schroeder is the Charles S. Murphy Professor of Law and Public Policy Studies at Duke Law School.
Professor David Schanzer
Associate Professor at Duke Sanford School of Public Policy
Professor David Schanzer is an Associate Professor at Duke Sanford School of Public Policy and Director of the Triangle Center on Terrorism and Homeland Security.
Professor Gary Solis
Adjunct Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center
Professor Gary Solis is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center, specializing in the law of war and military justice.
Professor Jayne Huckerby
Professor of Law at Duke Law School
Professor Jayne Huckerby is a Professor of Law at Duke Law School, specializing in international human rights and gender.
Professor Jens David Ohlin
Professor of Law at Cornell Law School
Professor Jens David Ohlin is a Professor of Law at Cornell Law School, focusing on international law and criminal justice.
Professor Martin Lederman
Associate Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center
Professor Martin Lederman is an Associate Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center, specializing in constitutional and national security law.
Professor Michael N. Schmitt
Director of the Stockton Center for the Study of International Law at United States Naval War College
Professor Michael N. Schmitt is the Director of the Stockton Center for the Study of International Law at the United States Naval War College, specializing in international law and military operations.
Professor Robert M. Chesney
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Charles I. Francis Professor in Law, Director-Designate of the Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law at University of Texas at Austin
Professor Robert M. Chesney is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Charles I. Francis Professor in Law at the University of Texas at Austin.
Professor Stephen Vladeck
Professor of Law at American University Washington College of Law
Professor Stephen Vladeck is a Professor of Law at American University Washington College of Law, specializing in national security and constitutional law.
Professor Suzanne Katzenstein
Research Scholar & Project Director at The Human Rights Center at the Kenan Institute for Ethics, Duke University
Professor Suzanne Katzenstein is a Research Scholar and Project Director at The Human Rights Center at the Kenan Institute for Ethics, Duke University, focusing on human rights and ethics.
Professor William Banks
Professor of Law and Director at Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism, Syracuse University Law School
Professor William Banks is a Professor of Law and Director of the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism at Syracuse University Law School.
Sen. Lindsey Graham
United States Senator (R - South Carolina)
Senator Lindsey Graham represents South Carolina in the U.S. Senate, serving on various committees and known for his work on national security and foreign policy.
Event Details
- Date
- February 27, 2015
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Durham, United States
- Duke University School of Law
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, policymakers, scholars, students
- CLE Credits
- null
- Attendees
- null