Religious Freedom Annual Review 2015: Fairness For All
Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert, Professor Robin Fretwell Wilson of the University of Illinois College of Law, and Director W. Cole Durham Jr. of BYU Law School’s International Center for Law and Religion Studies were among the experts participating in the 2015 Religious Freedom Annual Review,” Fairness for All,” sponsored by the Center and hosted July 6-8 by BYU Continuing Education.
Monday, July 6, 2015
Welcome
- W. Cole Durham, Jr., Susa Young Gates University Professor of Law, Brigham Young University; Director, International Center for Law and Religion Studies
General Session: The Why of Religious Freedom: Key Issues in Their Practical Context
- Introductory Comments: W. Cole Durham, Jr., Susa Young Gates University Professor of Law, Brigham Young University; Director, International Center for Law and Religion Studies
- Matthew K. Richards, Kirton McConkie
General Session: Cultural and Political Trends Impacting Religion and Religious Freedom
- J. Quin Monson, Department of Political Science, Brigham Young University
Luncheon Speaker: The Changing Law of Religious Liberty: A Call to Action
- William F. Atkin, Associate General Counsel, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Workshop: Effective Interfaith Cooperation on Religious Freedom
- John Taylor, Public Affairs Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Michael von Rosen, Public Affairs Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Workshop: Working with State and Local Governments on Religious Freedom Issues
- The Hon. J. Stuart Adams, Utah State Senate
- R. Michael Purdy, Public Affairs Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Robin Fretwell Wilson, University of Illinois College of Law
Watch Listen Fretwell Wilson Presentation Adams Presentation SB 296 SB 297
Workshop: Religious Freedom Issues in Public Schools
- Scott E. Ferrin, Professor, David O. McKay School of Education, Brigham Young University
General Session: The Outlook for Legislation Affecting Religious Freedom
- The Hon. J. Stuart Adams, Utah State Senate
- Robin Fretwell Wilson, University of Illinois College of Law
General Session: Civility in Religious Freedom Advocacy
- Elizabeth A. Clark, Associate Director, International Center for Law and Religion Studies, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Welcome
- W. Cole Durham, Jr., Susa Young Gates University Professor of Law, Brigham Young University; Director, International Center for Law and Religion Studies
General Session: The Religious Freedom Implications of the Supreme Court’s Decision on Same-Sex Marriage in Obergefell v. Hodges
- Moderator: Robert T. Smith, Managing Director, International Center for Law and Religion Studies, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University
- Gene C. Schaerr, Partner, Schaerr / Duncan, and Adjunct Professor, J. Reuben Clark Law Soceity, Brigham Young University
- Robin Fretwell Wilson, University of Illinois College of Law
- Alexander Dushku, Kirton McConkie
Workshop: Law and Religion Overview: A Primer for Nonlawyers and a Refresher for Nonspecialist Lawyers
- Mark Goldfeder, Emory University School of Law
Workshop: Religious Freedom Issues in the Workplace
- Stephen Wood, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University
Workshop: Effective Use of Traditional and Social Media in Promoting Religious Freedom
- Eric Hawkins, Public Affairs Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Lunch Speaker: Promoting Religious Freedom Through Strengthening Judiciaries Internationally
- The Hon. J. Clifford Wallace, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
General Session: Making a Difference (click next to each name to watch the individual recordings)
- Deano Ware, Attorney at Law, Redford, Michigan — My Experience as Counsel in Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School V. EEOC Click to watch
- Gary B. Doxey, Associate Director, International Center for Law and Religion Studies, J. Reuben Clark Law Soceity, Brigham Young University — What Can I Do? Click to watch
Listen Video: “Religious Freedom: Making a Difference” Doxey presentation What Can I Do? flyer
General Session: Ethics in Law and Religion Representation
- Mark Goldfeder, Emory University School of Law
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Welcome
- W. Cole Durham, Jr., Susa Young Gates University Professor of Law, Brigham Young University; Director, International Center for Law and Religion Studies
- James R. Rasband, Dean, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University
General Session: The Utah Experience with Religious Freedom: A Model for Other States?
- Introduction: The Hon. J. Stuart Adams, Utah State Senate
- Keynote: Questions and Answers: The Hon. Gary R. Herbert, Governor, State of Utah
General Session: Understanding Human Rights and How They Get Implemented
- Brett G. Scharffs, Associate Dean, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University
Lunch Speaker: An Overview of the Vatican Colloquium on Marriage and Implications for Religious Freedom
- John Taylor, Public Affairs, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
General Session: Survey of International Legal Issues Affecting Religious Freedom
- Africa–Martin Slater, Areal Legal Counsel, Accra View Powerpoint
- Asia–Richard H. Page, Area Legal Counsel, Hong Kong View Powerpoint
- Eastern Europe–David A. Channer, Regional Legal Counsel
- Europe–Michael L. Jensen, Areal Legal Counsel, Frankfurt
- Islamic World–Lee Wright, Kirton McConkie View Powerpoint
- Latin America–Scott Isaacson, Kirton McConkie View Powerpoint
- Pacific–Neville Rochow, Government Relations Office, Brussels View Powerpoint
Case Study: Religious Freedom and Brazil
- Gregory Clark, Area Legal Counsel, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Closing Remarks
- W. Cole Durham, Jr., Susa Young Gates University Professor of Law, Brigham Young University; Founding Director, International Center for Law and Religion Studies