Kenneth W. Street Law Symposium
Thursday, February 20, 2025The Law Symposium is organized by the Alumni “L” Law Association and Austin College Pre-Law Society, under the direction of Dr. Frank Rohmer, Associate Professor of Political Science. The event honors Austin College Emeritus Faculty Kenneth W. Street, a professor of political science at Austin College from 1959 to 1997. Dr. Street held the John D. Moseley Chair of Government and Public Policy. An award-winning teacher, he also served many years as the advisor for students considering careers in law and launched many professionals in the field.
2025 Law Symposium Details
11:00 AM: Panel I
Ethical Challenges and Political Pressures in Criminal Law Practice
12:10 - 1:50 PM: Luncheon with Keynote: William G. Hagans
Celebrating Civility and Professionalism
William G. Hagans of the Hagans law firm in Houston, is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, a Texas Super Lawyer every year since 2014, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Texas Bar Foundation.
2:00 PM: Panel II
Legal Ethics, Policy Advocacy & Expertise, and Administrative Accountability in Environmental Law
3:05 PM: Panel III
Legal and Moral Dilemmas of Immigration Law in the Highly Partisan Atmosphere of Immigration Policy
4:10 PM: Panel IV
Freedom of Speech and Press: The First Amendment and Cancel Culture
5:15 - 6:30 PM: Reception at Collins Alumni Center
Panel speakers to be named later
Registration Fees
Attorneys: $50
General Audience: $25
Grayson Bar Members: $15
Free to students, faculty, and staff
CLE pending
Symposium Sponsors
Judge Andy Porter
The Sumners Foundation of Dallas
Austin College Student Assembly
Adam B. Reed '94 & Associates
Buck '60 and Robyn McChesney Files '62
Grayson County Bar Association
Austin College Pre-Law Society
To learn about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dr. Frank Rohmer.