Coming Thursday and Friday, August 21-22, 2014
The National Security Law Journal at George Mason University School of Law has joined the American Bar Association (ABA) as an official sponsor of the 9th Annual Homeland Security Law Institute, which will be held Thursday and Friday, August 21-22, 2014, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
This annual look at the state of homeland security features 21 panels taught by 100+ experts in national security policy and the fight against terrorism. Topics include immigration law, homeland defense, the role of the military, chemical safety, the balance of privacy and security, emerging threats to the homeland, infrastructure protection, public-private partnerships, export control, disaster response and recovery, and cybersecurity, among others. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with legal practitioners from government agencies, the military, private practice, and academia.
Registration is free for law students, but advance registration is required. Students should contact Alisha Dixon or Angela Petro at the ABA at (202) 662-1582 to register, as complimentary student registration is not available online.