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AALS Property Law Section Announcements

A message from Priya Gupta, the AALS Property Law Section chair:

Dear all,

Greetings from your AALS Section on Property Law!

First, if you are considering coming to the AALS Annual Meeting in January, but are still looking for inspiration, look no further! We have two fantastic panels and our business meeting breakfast lined up for January:

Works-in-Progress Session

Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 | 3:30pm – 4:45pm

Nancy Chi Cantalupa, Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

John Infranca, Suffolk University Law School

Christopher K. Odinet, University of Oklahoma College of Law

Moderator: Priya S. Gupta, Southwestern Law School

** The Property Section Business Meeting will be held on Friday, January 4 from 7am - 8:30am. **

Property, Capitalism, and Structural Inequality

Friday, January 4th, 2019 | 10:30am ‐ 12:15pm

Andrea Boyack, Washburn University School of Law

Carol Rose, University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law & Yale Law School

Etienne Toussaint, University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law

Frank Upham, NYU School of Law

Moderator: Priya S. Gupta, Southwestern Law School

Hope to see everyone in New Orleans later this week!

Lisa Alexander Named Texas A&M Presidential Impact Fellow

Here at the Property Prof Blog, we love to share the successes of our readers. Today we share some exciting news from Texas A&M where Lisa Alexander was recently among the 21 recipients honored as a University Presidential Impact Fellow. The award is given to Texas A&M system faculty members "who embrace grand challenges, commit to core values and embody the unique “can-do” spirit that distinguishes Texas Aggies in service through education." 

For more information on the award and Lisa's research, click here. Congratulations, Lisa!

CFP: SEALS Discussion Group on "Property Beyond Boundaries"

A basic proposition in property circles is that Property is about conflicts and relationships among people regarding claims to things or land. Property is thought to be static, unchanging, and inflexible, except by certain interests. However, boundaries change. Interests emerge. Claims settle. How property is shaped by interests, claims, and actions beyond its borders has changed over the years. Alongside those changes are shifts in definitions for what it means to be “an owner” or to have a legal “entitlement.” We examine how Property has shifted and continues to shift despite enduring commitments. This discussion group brings together new and experienced voices to explore the nature of property and the lens through which we view it. 

As a discussion group, we welcome works in progress at any stage.   If interested in participating, please contact Caprice Roberts ([email protected]) or Marc Roark ([email protected]).   The SEALS discussion groups are limited to twelve participants.