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Campus Free Speech Symposium

Texas Student Chapter

University of Texas School of Law
727 E Dean Keeton St
Austin, TX 78705
Panel 1: The State of Free Speech
  • Dr. Thomas Lindsay, Texas Public Policy Foundation
  • Professor Stephen Vladeck, University of Texas at Austin School of Law

Panel 2: Chilling Effect and Suppression of Speech
  • Moderator: Judge Edith Jones, U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
  • Professor Tara A. Smith, University of Texas
  • Professor David M. Rabban, University of Texas at Austin School of Law
  • Mrs. Nicki Neily, Speech First  

Panel 3: Religious Liberty and Associational Rights
  • Moderator: Judge Andrew S. Oldham, U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
  • Professor Douglas Laycock, University of Virginia School of Law
  • Mr. Hiram Sasser,  First Liberty Institute  

Panel 4: Free Speech Legislation in Texas
  • Moderator: Judge Jerry E. Smith, U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
  • Mr. David Hacker, Texas Attorney General's office
  • Russell Withers, Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute  

Additional Speakers: Thomas Lindsay