Across the Aisle: Free Speech in Law School

Across the Aisle is hosting an all-school discussion on Free Speech in Law School. Brought to you by the Collegiate Community Committee, our goal is to bridge division by bringing people with different perspectives on important social and political issues into conversation with each other. This event will focus on off-campus speech affecting job prospects in the legal field, academic freedom for law professors, and state and federal regulation of DEI-related activities.

After Professor Hope Metcalf's introductory remarks, participants will form small groups over lunch to discuss their views on the candidates. They are not expected to reach a consensus; instead, the event fosters civil dialogue. Across the Aisle is open to all College of Law students, staff, and faculty and their views.

The event will occur on Monday, Sept. 29, at 12:45 p.m. in BLB 295, Levitt Auditorium. Hot lunch will be provided to those who RSVP! To join, please register by adding your name here (www.tinyurl.com/AcrossTheAisle).

If you have any questions, please contact the event Chair, Nick Pham, at nicholas-pham@uiowa.edu or the Across the Aisle Advisor, Professor Diamantis, at mihailis-diamantis@uiowa.edu.

Monday, September 29, 2025 12:45pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building
Levitt Auditorium
130 Byington Road, Iowa City, IA 52246
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Nick Pham in advance at 214-793-6697 or nicholas-pham@uiowa.edu.