The History, Theory & Practice of Free Expression
Presented by Stewart Jay, J.D., Professor and William L. Dwyer
Chair in Law at the University of Washington School of Law
Friday, December 17, 2004 (morning)
Washington State Convention & Trade Center
Seattle, Washington
3.5 CLE Credits (includes 0.5 Ethics CLE Credits)
Cost: $100 (*special December discount available)
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This program explores in detail the origins and development of the First Amendment's guarantees of freedom of speech, press and association over more than 200 years. Participants will see hundreds of images showing the key historical events in the evolution of free expression in the United States. You will receive detailed explanations about how and why the First Amendment's meaning has changed dramatically, especially during the past 75 years. From this program you will be able to identify precisely how to approach a First Amendment issue in your practice. Moreover, you will understand the central role of lawyers in shaping the American system of free expression. The program will be both highly entertaining and informative.
Past attendees of Professor Jay's programs have said:
"One of the best in content and presentation."
"Excellent - very timely. Good historical content."
"Professor Jay's materials and presentation were outstanding."
Professor Stewart Jay has taught at the University of Washington since 1980. Prior to coming to Washington he taught at the University of North Carolina for two years. Before entering teaching, Professor Jay clerked for two years, first with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, and then for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Warren E. Burger. During 1984-85 he was a visiting professor at Georgetown University Law Center. His teaching and research interests include constitutional law and constitutional history. Professor Jay is the author of Most Humble Servants: The Advisory Role of Early Judges (Yale 1997).
Program Schedule
8:00 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. From the Passage of the First Amendment to the "Red Scare" of the 1920s
9:30 a.m. Break
9:40 a.m. The Development of the Supreme Court's Modern Approach to the First Amendment
10:50 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. Specific Applications of First Amendment Doctrines: Subversive Advocacy, Hate Speech, Sexually-Explicit Speech, Defamation and Commercial Speech. Ethical obligation of lawyers to represent clients whose viewpoints may be deeply offensive to the attorney or others in society.
12:30 p.m. Adjourn
- 3.5 CLE Credits (includes 0.5 Ethics CLE Credits).
For more information regarding CLE credits in other states, contact UW CLE at 206-543-0059.
Refunds are available up to five days prior to the program. In lieu of a refund, we encourage participants to send a substitute. Please notify the UW CLE of any requests for refunds or substitutions. All cancellations are subject to a $30 handling charge.
- To request accommodations for the disabled, please contactthe office of the Disability Services Office at least ten daysin advance at:(206) 543-6450 (voice); (206) 543-6452(TDD); (206) 685-7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu(E-Mail).
