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Events

APALSA Mid Autumn Festival

Friday, September 25, 2026 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Boyd Law Building

Celebrate the Annual Mid-Autumn Festival with APALSA by decorating laterns!

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The Farm Bill as Natural Resource Law: How America's Largest Agricultural Law Shapes Land, Water, and Climate

Monday, September 28, 2026 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building

The Farm Bill is often viewed primarily as agricultural legislation, but it is also one of the nation’s most consequential natural resource laws. Through conservation programs, crop insurance, commodity supports, and other incentives, the Farm Bill influences how millions of acres of agricultural land are managed, and, in turn, affects water quality, soil health, wildlife habitat, and climate resilience.

This interdisciplinary panel will explore how federal farm policy translates into decisions...

Matt Mohwinkel: Building your Nontraditional Lawyer Career

Monday, September 28, 2026 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building

With over 25 years’ experience in consulting, Matt leverages experts and artificial intelligence to reduce risks and costs on compliance programs, internal and government investigations, and complex commercial litigation.

He will be talking with students about career options outside of the traditional litigation and transactional attorney roles.

Lunch will be provided.

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