Legal Commentary

Next week is the annual conference of the Southeastern Association of Law Schools, or SEALS, which will be held in lovely Palm Beach, Florida. I will be appearing on two panels.  Sunday's panel is: 

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: PLANNING YOUR SCHOLARLY CAREER 



This panel will examine ?scholarly paths,? and includes a variety of perspectives on that topic. Should faculty pursue a consistent scholarly path over the course of their careers, or might their paths diverge over time. 

Moderator: Professor Michele Butts, John Marshall Law School (Atlanta). Speakers: Professor Barbara Cox, California Western School of Law; Professor Cynthia Ward, College of William & Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law; Professor Ellen Podgor, Stetson University College of Law; Professor Paul Horwitz, University of Alabama School of Law.

Maximum Exposure: The Art of Making a Name for Oneself



This panel will explore ways in which junior scholars can make their presence known in the academic community.  Panelists will address questions such as: When and to whom should I send reprints?  How do I network at large conferences?  Should I focus on attending smaller conferences?  How do I get invited to present at other institutions?  How can I use technology to market my scholarship?  Do I need a mentor and, if so, how do I find one?  Should I cold contact or introduce myself to established scholars in my field?  How do I get involved with a topical scholarly thinking group?  How can my Associate Dean of Faculty Development or Scholarship help me?

 

Moderator: Professor Wesley Oliver, Widener University School of Law.

Speakers: Professor Jennifer Collins, Wake Forest University School of Law; Professor Erica Hashimoto, University of Georgia School of Law; Professor Paul Horwitz, University of Alabama School of Law; Professor Orin Kerr, George Washington University Law School.