Public Interest Litigation Talk

In a perfect world, legislatures would enact laws consistent with state and federal constitutions, gaining the support of all, and executive officers would implement those laws flawlessly. If that were the case, there would be no call for public interest litigation. However, we don’t inhabit that fantasy world, and public interest litigation has become an important tool—used by the left and the right—to enforce constitutional compliance and advancing public policy goals through litigation. Examples range from ending segregation in schools to ensuring the government honors the gift clause found in most state constitutions to building support for legislation on a wide variety of topics. 

This talk (offered by three of the top public interest litigators in the state, from different sides of the aisle) is designed to introduce ASU Law students to the important role public interest litigation plays, the critical planning that goes into such litigation and the myriad elements such efforts embrace, including coalition building, public relations, lobbying and ultimately litigation in the courts.

Learn more about the presenters here.

This event will be held both in-person in Room 544 at the BCLS and virtually. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.

Masks are strongly encouraged as this will be a public event held inside of an ASU facility.