The George Mason Law Review and LEC hosted the 29th Annual Antitrust Symposium on February 20, 2026, at the FUSE Conference Center on George Mason University’s Arlington Campus. The Symposium, titled The Current Boundaries of Antitrust Policy, examined the shifting landscape across multiple areas of antitrust law. Panel topics included: U.S. v. Microsoft‘s impact on … Continue reading “George Mason Law Review 29th Annual Antitrust Symposium”
The Program on Financial Markets held a financial services workshop with guest lecturer Sean MacDonald, Senior Associate at Hogan Lovells. Mr. MacDonald lectured on topics including GP-led secondary transactions, private equity deal dynamics, Delaware, and legal careers. Questions? Please contact [email protected].
The Program on Financial Markets held a financial services workshop with guest lecturer Rachel Brand, Former Executive Vice President of Global Governance, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Walmart Inc. and former U.S. Associate Attorney General. Ms. Brand lectured on topics including legal leadership and legal careers. Questions? Please contact [email protected].
The Program on Financial Markets held a financial services workshop with guest lecturer Summer Mersinger, CEO of Blockchain Association and former CFTC Commissioner. Ms. Mersinger lectured on topics including digital asset regulation, policymaking, derivatives and commodities markets, and legal careers. Questions? Please contact [email protected].
The Program on Financial Markets held a financial services workshop with guest lecturer, Kelly McNamara Corley, GMU alumna; founder of The Red Bee Group; former General Counsel; and Secretary of Discover Financial Services. Ms. McNamara Corley lectured on topics including legal careers, banking and financial services, and the path to an in-house legal career. Questions? Please contact [email protected].
The Future of Consumer Financial Protection: A Two-Day FTC/ICFC Colloquium on the 5th Anniversary of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Taskforce on Federal Consumer Financial Law This two-day conference brought together scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss key issues in consumer finance. The first day featured a keynote address followed by two sessions organized by the … Continue reading “The Future of Consumer Financial Protection: A Two-Day FTC/ICFC Colloquium”
Can economics improve judicial decision-making? In the Case Analysis Seminar for Judges, participants examine how economic tools can help courts understand, analyze, and, at times, resolve legal issues using discussion-based analysis of litigated cases drawn from a variety of legal fields. Led by Scalia Law School faculty, judges examine cases in which courts deployed economic … Continue reading “Case Analysis Seminar for Judges”
The Economics Institute for Judges is the LEC’s flagship program. It addresses fundamental economic concepts often found at the heart of legal disputes. Intensive classroom lectures and discussions give judges a solid grounding in economics, finance, and statistics. The practical relevance of these disciplines is emphasized through the interactive analysis of numerous cases. Instructors are Scalia Law … Continue reading “Economics Institute for Judges”
The civil justice system in the United States is in a constant state of flux. Changes occur at both the state and federal levels, through both legislative and judicial actions. At the same time, judges face a constant barrage of new and innovative legal theories and procedural maneuvers. The LEC’s annual Judicial Symposium on Civil … Continue reading “20th Annual Judicial Symposium on Civil Justice Issues”
The Economics Institute for Judges is the LEC’s flagship program. It addresses fundamental economic concepts often found at the heart of legal disputes. Intensive classroom lectures and discussions give judges a solid grounding in economics, finance, and statistics. The practical relevance of these disciplines is emphasized through the interactive analysis of numerous cases. Instructors are Scalia Law … Continue reading “Economic Institute for Judges”
