Law Women's Caucus to Host Helen Hamilton Day

"Redefining the Family: A Modern Look at Same-Sex Legal Issues in the United States"

– March 31, 2006, Baker Courtroom

UND Law Women’s Caucus presents Helen Hamilton Day on March 31, 2006. This year’s conference is titled "Redefining the Family: A Modern Look at Same-Sex Legal Issues in the United States."

The one-day conference begins with registration at 9:00 a.m. at the UND School of Law, Baker Courtroom. The event is free of charge to the public and it is not necessary to pre-register.

Four guest speakers will address questions such as "Can same-sex couples marry or adopt children?" "What lies in the legal future for gay rights?" and "What does the same-sex marriage debate look like in Indian Country?"

Schedule of Events

9:15 a.m.	Registration

9:45 a.m.	Introduction

10:00 a.m.	Amy Miller, ACLU Nebraska Legal Director “Marriage Equality v. The Defense of Marriage Acts”

11:15 a.m.	Professor Kathryn Rand, Associate Professor of Law, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Co-Director, Institute for the Study of Tribal Gaming Law and Policy “From Bowers to Lawrence: Sexual Orientation and the Constitution”

12:15 p.m.	Lunch/Reception and Award Ceremony

1:30 p.m.	Professor Wenona Singel, Assistant Professor of Law, Fellow, Northern Plains Indian Law Center, “What’s Unique About the Same-Sex Marriage Debate in Indian Country”

2:45 p.m.	Camilla Taylor, Staff Counsel for Lambda Legal in Chicago, IL “Protecting Lesbian and Gay Parents and their Children”

3:45 p.m.	Closing Remarks