Upcoming Talks, Friday November 9th and Tuesday November 13

This Friday (Friday, Gotta Get Down on Friday), November 9, the Society of Space and Sea Law will host our first speaker of the Fall 2012 Semester!

NASA Senior Attorney Richard McCarthy will speak about NASA today, the legal practice at NASA, as well as about legal issues with orbital debris and space instrument creditor rights from 11:45-1:00pm in Hutchins 218.

Then, Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, November 13, the Society of Space and Sea Law will host our second speaker.

Former Secretary of the Navy, Donald Winters will be discussing Flags of Convenience, Classification Societies and the emergence of Port Control regimes as a corrective measure in Hutchins 218 from 12-1:00pm.

It's 'two' much fun. 

Food will be served. Be there or be square.

A brief bio of  Donald Winters, courtesy of Wikipedia. 

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Space Week - March 2012

Attention, Space Law Enthusiasts!  We are kicking off this semester with Space Law events and are hosting the first ever Space Week at the University of Michigan Law School featuring three fantastic speakers.  The event is also sponsored by the Society for the Exploration and Development of Space.

Lennard Fisk, University of Michigan

Lennard Fisk, Keynote Speaker, “Space as a Global Commons”

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 12:15 P.M. in Room 250, Hutchins Hall

Lennard Fisk is the Thomas M. Donahue Distinguished University Professor of Space Science at the University of Michigan, and he formerly served on the NASA Advisory Council.  He holds a Ph.D., from the University of California – San Diego in applied physics.  His expertise includes research on solar and heliospheric physics.

Matthew Schaefer, University of Nebraska College of Law

Matthew Schaefer, "Space Odyssey 2031: Competing Visions of Commercial Space Activity and the Role of Law"

Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 12:15 P.M. in Room 250, Hutchins Hall

Matthew Schaefer is the Director of the Space, Cyber, and Telecom Law Program at the University of Nebraska College of Law.  He holds a J.D., magna cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School.  His areas of legal expertise include international trade and business, space, and cyber law.

Thomas Zurbuchen, University of Michigan

Thomas Zurbuchen "The Impact of US Export Control Regulations in Space Education and Innovation"

Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 12:15 P.M. in Room 138, Hutchins Hall

Thomas Zurbuchen is the founding director for the Center for Entrepreneurship, the Associate Dean for Entrepreneurship at the University of Michigan.  He holds a Ph.D., and M.S. from the University of Bern and researches solar and heliospheric physicis and experimental space research.  Dr. Zurbuchen is interested in space exploration and innovation.  Please visit his blog at:  http://cfe.engin.umich.edu/blog/.

Space Week Flyer 2012

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About SSLLS

The Society for Space Law and the Law of the Sea (SSLLS) strives to provide opportunities for personal and professional enrichment to its members and the University of Michigan Law School student body by deepening their understanding of legal and policy framework governing use of space and the sea.

SSLLS focuses on exploring professional opportunities for those who hold career interests in space law or law of the sea, as well as bringing speakers to campus who can discuss various aspects of both areas of law. The 2011-2012 academic year was SSLLS's first year in operation. Our foundation is rooted in not only mutual interest in space law and law of the sea, but also the belief that there are other students interested in this niche area of law who might be uncertain of how to become involved. 

SSLLS is now an official group in its third year, and we are excited to continue providing public meetings, events, networking opportunities, and speakers!

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