FCIL-SIS Civil Law Workshop
The FCIL-SIS Civil Law Workshop is an educational event organized by the Foreign, Comparative, and International Law Special Interest Section (FCIL-SIS) of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL). This workshop aims to enhance understanding of civil law systems among legal professionals, particularly those accustomed to common law traditions.
The workshop covers key topics such as the role of case law in civil jurisdictions, historical traditions, and modern developments. Sessions include presentations by experts like Xavier Beauchamp-Tremblay, who discuss the evolution of judicial opinions in civil law systems and the increasing length and citation density of decisions in jurisdictions like Québec and France.
Attendees have opportunities for networking with peers and engaging in discussions that bridge the gap between civil and common law systems. The event features notable speakers who are experts in civil law traditions, providing valuable insights into comparative legal practices.
This workshop is ideal for legal professionals, law librarians, and scholars interested in foreign, comparative, and international law. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of civil law systems, enhancing their research capabilities and broadening their legal perspectives.
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Speakers(6)
Janet Kearney
Foreign and International Law Librarian at Tulane University Law School
Janet Kearney is the Foreign and International Law Librarian at Tulane University Law School, specializing in New Orleans' civil law tradition.
Jennifer Allison
Librarian for Foreign, Comparative, and International Law at Harvard Law School Library
Jennifer Allison is the Librarian for Foreign, Comparative, and International Law at Harvard Law School Library, specializing in German legal research.
Katarina Daniels
Law Librarian at McGill University
Katarina Daniels is a Law Librarian at McGill University, focusing on legal research in Québec's civil law system.
Marylin Raisch
Associate Director for Research and Collection Development at Georgetown University Law Library
Marylin Raisch is the Associate Director for Research and Collection Development at Georgetown University Law Library, specializing in foreign and international legal research.
Olivier Moréteau
Professor of Law and Director of the Center of Civil Law Studies at Louisiana State University
Olivier Moréteau is a Professor of Law and Director of the Center of Civil Law Studies at Louisiana State University, focusing on civil law traditions and comparative law.
Xavier Beauchamp-Tremblay
President and CEO at CanLII
Xavier Beauchamp-Tremblay is the President and CEO of CanLII, with expertise in the civil law system of Québec and legal information dissemination.
Event Details
- Date
- July 28, 2020
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, law librarians, and scholars interested in foreign, comparative, and international law.