17th Annual Law & Society Symposium Announced

Charleston School of Law and the Charleston Law Review along with partners at the Riley Institute at Furman University will host the annual Law & Society Symposium on Friday, February 21 at 8:00 a.m. in the Charleston Museum Auditorium.

The event titled Digital Delay: How to Address the Law’s Lag Behind Social Media’s Rapid Revolution will explore regulatory frameworks that govern social media, potentially harmful flaws in social media algorithms, and the broader effects of social media use.

Because social media is now an acknowledged constant in shaping matters of culture, politics, and law, it is critical both to understand the risks it poses and develop solutions that support technological advancement; at the same time, it is imperative to ensure that social media’s rise does not coincide with the diminution of fundamental civil rights.

The 17^th Annual Law & Society Symposium will consist of multiple panels and will aims to facilitate a comprehensive dialog among legal scholars, policy makers, industry professionals, mental health experts who share a common goal of deepening our understanding of the opportunities and challenges.

Registration is FREE and open to the public. 3.5 hours of general CLE credits PLUS another 1.0 hours of Substance Abuse/Mental Health credit (4.5 hours total).

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RILEY INSITITUTE AT FURMAN UNIVERSITY

The Riley Institute empowers emerging and established leaders—across sectors and throughout society—with the knowledge and tools to advance equity and drive social and economic progress in South Carolina and beyond. We work to strengthen public education; promote the power of diversity to help teams, organizations, and communities thrive; and elevate informed, evidence-based approaches to critical public issues. In all it does, the institute is committed to nonpartisanship and a bias-free path to change.

CHARLESTON LAW REVIEW

The Charleston Law Review is an independent organization composed entirely of second and third year students at the Charleston School of Law. In order to gain membership on the Charleston Law Review, students must compete in a writing competition that begins after the conclusion of spring semester finals. After completion of the writing competition, offers for membership are made to students based on a combination of grades and the scored writing piece.

The Charleston Law Review’s primary objective is to foster the knowledge and insight of students, practitioners, scholars, and the judiciary through a traditional forum dedicated to augmenting the pursuit of innovative legal expression, composition, and scholarship. Members of the Charleston Law Review contribute to this objective by editing articles, writing notes, and actively participating in all aspects of the publication process. This participation enables members of the Charleston Law Review to develop invaluable analytical skills and receive extensive writing and editing experience.