20th Annual Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Conference
The 20th Annual Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Conference, organized by the William & Mary Law School's Property Rights Project, convened on October 26–27, 2023, in Williamsburg, Virginia. This esteemed event brought together scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss and advance the understanding of property rights and their significance in individual liberty.
The conference featured a series of panels addressing critical topics in property law. Sessions included "Property and Propriety: A Tribute to Gregory S. Alexander," "Equity’s Role in Defining Property Rights," "The Restatement’s Impact on Property Rights," and "The Scalability of Property Rights." These discussions provided in-depth analyses of contemporary issues affecting property rights jurisprudence.
A highlight of the event was the presentation of the Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Prize to Gregory S. Alexander, the A. Robert Noll Professor of Law Emeritus at Cornell Law School. Professor Alexander was recognized for his substantial contributions to property law scholarship over more than 25 years.
The conference also offered ample networking opportunities, allowing attendees to engage with leading experts in the field. The awards dinner, held in the historic Great Hall of William & Mary’s Wren Building, provided a distinguished setting for participants to connect and celebrate advancements in property rights.
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Speakers(24)
Andrew Gold
Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School
Andrew Gold is a professor at Brooklyn Law School, specializing in private law theory and property law.
Andrew Prince Brigham
Managing Partner at Brigham Property Rights Law Firm, PLLC
Andrew Prince Brigham is a property rights attorney and managing partner at Brigham Property Rights Law Firm, PLLC.
Carol M. Rose
Gordon Bradford Tweedy Professor of Law, Emeritus at Yale Law School
Carol M. Rose is a prominent legal academic known for her work in property and environmental law, holding emeritus positions at both Yale Law School and the University of Arizona.
Christina M. Martin
Attorney at Pacific Legal Foundation
Christina M. Martin is an attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation, specializing in property rights litigation.
David Callies
Professor of Law, Emeritus at University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
David Callies is an emeritus professor at the University of Hawai’i, recognized for his work in land use and property law.
Gregory S. Alexander
A. Robert Noll Professor of Law, Emeritus at Cornell Law School
Gregory S. Alexander is a distinguished scholar in American property law, honored with the 2023 Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Prize for his significant contributions to the field.
Henry E. Smith
Fessenden Professor of Law at Harvard Law School
Henry E. Smith is a leading authority on property law, holding the Fessenden Professorship at Harvard Law School.
James Burling
Vice President of Legal Affairs at Pacific Legal Foundation
James Burling is a leading attorney in property rights litigation, serving as Vice President of Legal Affairs at the Pacific Legal Foundation.
James E. Krier
Earl Warren DeLano Professor of Law, Emeritus at University of Michigan Law School
James E. Krier is a renowned legal scholar specializing in property law, recognized for his extensive academic contributions and previous receipt of the Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Prize.
James W. Ely, Jr.
Professor of Law, Emeritus at Vanderbilt University
James W. Ely, Jr. is an emeritus professor at Vanderbilt University, known for his scholarship in property and legal history.
Jessica A. Shoemaker
Professor of Law at University of Nebraska College of Law
Jessica A. Shoemaker is a professor at the University of Nebraska College of Law, focusing on property, land use, and rural development.
Jessica Asbridge
Assistant Professor of Law at Baylor University School of Law
Jessica Asbridge is an assistant professor at Baylor University School of Law, specializing in property law.
John Groen
Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Pacific Legal Foundation
John Groen is the Executive Vice President and General Counsel at the Pacific Legal Foundation, focusing on property rights litigation.
Joshua Baker
Attorney at Waldo & Lyle PC
Joshua Baker is an attorney at Waldo & Lyle PC, focusing on property rights and eminent domain cases.
Katherine Mims Crocker
Associate Professor of Law at William & Mary Law School
Katherine Mims Crocker is an associate professor at William & Mary Law School, specializing in constitutional law and federal courts.
Lee Anne Fennell
Max Pam Professor of Law at University of Chicago Law School
Lee Anne Fennell is a professor at the University of Chicago Law School, specializing in property, land use, and housing law.
Lior Strahilevitz
Sidley Austin Professor of Law at University of Chicago Law School
Lior Strahilevitz is a legal scholar specializing in property and privacy law, holding the Sidley Austin Professorship at the University of Chicago Law School.
Lynda L. Butler
Chancellor Professor, Emerita at William & Mary Law School
Lynda L. Butler is an emerita professor at William & Mary Law School, recognized for her contributions to property law scholarship and education.
Maureen E. Brady
Professor of Law at Harvard Law School
Maureen E. Brady is a professor at Harvard Law School, focusing on property law and legal history.
Michael Allan Wolf
Richard E. Nelson Eminent Scholar Chair in Local Government at University of Florida Levin College of Law
Michael Allan Wolf is a legal scholar focusing on land use and property law, holding the Richard E. Nelson Eminent Scholar Chair at the University of Florida.
Robert H. Thomas
Joseph T. Waldo Visiting Chair in Property Rights Law at William & Mary Law School
Robert H. Thomas is a legal expert in property rights, serving as the Joseph T. Waldo Visiting Chair at William & Mary Law School and affiliated with the Pacific Legal Foundation.
Samuel L. Bray
Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School
Samuel L. Bray is a legal scholar focusing on remedies and equity, currently a professor at Notre Dame Law School.
Steven Weise
Partner at Proskauer Rose LLP
Steven Weise is a partner at Proskauer Rose LLP, with expertise in commercial law and secured transactions.
Timothy Sandefur
Vice President for Legal Affairs at Goldwater Institute
Timothy Sandefur is a constitutional attorney and author, serving as Vice President for Legal Affairs at the Goldwater Institute.
Event Details
- Date
- October 26-27, 2023
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Williamsburg, United States
- William & Mary Law School
- Audience
- Scholars, practitioners, and policymakers interested in property rights law.