Podcasts by Planet Lex: The Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Podcast
Planet Lex is a series of conversations about the law, law and society, law and technology, and the future of legal education and practice. In other words, a bunch of interesting stuff about the law.
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A New Digital Infrastructure from 2021-04-21T05:00
The COVID pandemic precipitated a massive shift in digital infrastructure. Annelise Riles, the Executive Director of the Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Studies at Northwes...
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A Safe, Fair, and Dignified Workplace from 2021-03-17T05:00
Nearly 35 years after Meritor Savings Bank v. Vinson made sexual harassment unlawful, the EEOC reports that 85% of women have experienced sexual harassment at some point in their career...
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COVID-19's Impact on the 2020 Election from 2020-10-27T05:00
The 2020 presidential election has already seen unprecedented changes to the process by which votes are cast, tallied, and reported, and, as a result, the U.S. has seen an increased amount of li...
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New Light on the History of Commercial Fraud from 2020-08-19T05:00
Emily Kadens, legal historian with a particular focus on medieval and early modern history of commercial law and practice, shares her research on the origins of commercial fraud...
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Anti-Discrimination Laws v. Religious Freedom from 2020-07-15T04:00
The United States has a long history of religious accommodation. But is it possible to exempt those who object to an anti-discrimination law without defeating the purpose of that law? Pl...
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Juvenile Justice Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic from 2020-06-17T04:00
A criminal record can be an economic life sentence for those attempting to re-enter society. The cost of one year of incarceration of a child exceeds that of a four-year university. Juvenile ju...
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Law in the Time of Coronavirus from 2020-05-20T15:48:58
In the midst of a global pandemic, federal and state governments are tasked with addressing a public health emergency while steadfastly protecting civil liberties. In this episode of
Leading Edge of Legal: How In-House Attorneys Navigate Issues in High Profile Startups from 2020-03-17T17:49:28
In this special live recording of Planet Lex at Northwestern’s San Francisco campus, host Jim Speta talks with Myra Pasek, general cou...
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Solitary Confinement: Calling for Change in American Prisons from 2019-12-18T21:07:22
Incarceration is the primary form of criminal punishment in the US today, and approximately 80,000 American prisoners are in some form of solitary confinement. What exactly does this look like i...
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Innovation & Trends in Intellectual Property & Patent Law from 2019-11-13T22:59:44
Northwestern Law’s intellectual property and patent law scholars are truly leaders in their field. In this edition of Planet Lex, host Jim Speta welcom...
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The Bluhm Legal Clinic: Celebrating 50 Years of Clinical Legal Education from 2019-09-18T20:05:52
As Northwestern Pritzker School of Law’s Bluhm Legal Clinic approaches its 50th anniversary...
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Fairness and Equality: The Current Landscape of Antidiscrimination Law from 2019-08-14T17:54:41
If fairness doesn’t always mean treating everyone the same, then what does it really mean? In this edition of Northwestern Law’s Planet Lex, host Vice Dean Jim ...
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Law and Sports: A Conversation with Jerry Reinsdorf from 2019-06-19T17:23:36
When it comes to sports, the legal landscape is constantly evolving, and this episode’s guest knows that better than anyone. Jerry Reinsdorf, owner of the Chicago Bulls and the ...
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Seeking Asylum: Reality at the US / Mexico Border from 2019-05-09T17:08:47
Late last year, all anyone could seem to talk about was the migrant caravan approaching the U.S./Mexico border. Yet, despite all the coverage and conversations, very few people understand the le...
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The Implications of Biometrics in Privacy Law from 2019-03-20T18:51:49
How much should people care about privacy? And what’s at stake when it comes to tracking biometrics? In this episode of Planet Lex, host Jim Speta talk...
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Jury Process: How Juries Bring Legitimacy to Legal Proceedings from 2019-01-16T19:14:28
Many people complain when a jury summons arrives, but when they actually serve on a case they become quite invested in the process. But how can a group of lay people handle making such difficult...
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Making a Murderer: How Brendan Dassey’s Case is Making a Difference from 2018-12-19T21:53:37
When cases like Brendan Dassey’s are examined, many see a pressing need to rethink the definition of coercion and the law of voluntariness, especially in cases involving minors. In this episode ...
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The Intersection of Media and Law from 2018-11-14T22:01:22
President Trump and other politicians have painted the media as the “enemy of the people” -- purveyors of fake news who use their platform as a means to defame others. But really, what are the l...
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Election Law and Gerrymandering from 2018-10-17T19:06:50
As the November midterm elections loom, issues of election law continue to have a significant impact on the voting process. In this episode of Planet Lex, new host
Should We Reform the Supreme Court? from 2018-09-19T16:35:05
With Brett Kavanaugh’s ongoing confirmation battle, the Supreme Court and the partisan polarization of the nomination process has been fresh in the minds of many. In this episode of ...
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Reforming the Chicago Police Department from 2018-08-15T18:16:30
The violence that grips the streets of Chicago has been the subject of news outlets and even the President’s tweets, but what is actually being done to address the issue? In this episode of ...
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Chicago’s Gun Violence Epidemic from 2018-06-20T18:43:22
Gun violence in neighborhoods on Chicago’s south and west sides is a decades-long problem experiencing recently renewed media attention. In this episode of Planet Lex, ...
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Facing the Challenges of the Global Legal Industry from 2018-05-16T21:35:46
The legal ecosystem is undergoing a massive transformation around the world, prompting some legal professionals to wonder if the industry is in a crisis. Others, though, argue that the legal com...
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Approaching Access to Justice with a Designer's Mindset from 2018-03-28T17:03:54
Does the access to justice problem need a design solution? At Stanford’s Legal Design Lab, Margaret Hagan and her colleagues use human-centered design and technology to create innovative solutio...
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The #MeToo Movement Through a Legal Lens from 2018-02-21T20:12:07
What started out as a viral moment has grown into a movement that has resulted in both praise and controversy. But what are the legal considerations of the #MeToo movement? In this episode of
What Hinders Innovation in the Legal Industry? from 2018-01-17T17:37:34
Committees have been formed, seminars have been taught, and conferences have been hosted — all in an effort to convince lawyers that new technology will save them time and money. Sometimes the m...
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Taking a Closer Look at Free Speech from 2017-12-20T19:53:08
Whether it’s Milo Yiannopoulos being unable to speak at Berkeley or James Damore being fired for his Google memo, freedom of speech has repeatedly emerged as a topic of controversy, especially i...
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A Look at the Presidency with Neil Eggleston and Newt Minow from 2017-11-16T00:39:31
The Trump administration is constantly in the news but what's going on behind the scenes? In this episode of Planet Lex, host Daniel Rodriguez talks to...
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Scott Turow on Where Law and Literature Collide from 2017-10-18T16:04:06
Bestselling author and lawyer Scott Turow has written 13 books, including the law school must-read One L, and Presumed Innocent, the novel credited with creating the legal fiction genre. In this...
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Law and Business of Cannabis: Regulation, Taxation, and Banking from 2017-09-20T17:10:51
Stoner jokes aside, cannabis is a truly budding industry. In this episode of Planet Lex, Daniel Rodriguez talks to Charlie Bachtell, CEO of Cresco Labs...
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Cities, States and The Trump Administration: Clashes of Federal and Local Government from 2017-08-16T16:09:07
There are looming conflicts between the Trump administration and local governments on a number of issues, including (but not limited to) sanctuary cities and climate change laws. In this episode...
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“Entrepreneurs Are the New Rock Stars”: A Conversation with J.B. Pritzker and Howard Tullman from 2017-05-22T20:05:42
Success after law school doesn’t always mean practicing law, and these two guests are renowned examples of how a legal education can offer an advantage in the business world, too. In this episod...
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How the Government is Handling Online Privacy and Cybersecurity from 2017-04-24T17:04:38
The speed of technological developments and change is so rapid that the government can’t craft corresponding rules and regulations fast enough. In this episode of Planet Lex...
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The Supreme Court, Neil Gorsuch, and the Nuclear Option from 2017-03-14T17:08:02
The Supreme Court has faced a whirlwind of change and controversy over the last year, first with the death of Justice Scalia and then with election of President Trump and the actions of his Admi...
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Trump Administration and the Law from 2017-02-15T16:45:09
Trump’s presidency has brought about a lot of change, especially in regard to law. In this episode of Planet Lex, host Daniel Rodriguez interviews Nort...
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The Future Impact of Technology on the Legal Profession from 2016-12-14T17:21:44
The rise of legally focused technology has caused many attorneys to reflect on their current level of tech savvy and consider the improvements that future advancements might hold. In this episod...
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Law Enforcement and Implicit Bias from 2016-11-16T15:50:07
The increased media coverage of police shootings has coincided with the growing prominence of conversations about race and law enforcement. In this episode of Planet Lex Listen
Technological Advancements and The Law from 2016-10-19T17:05:21
In this episode of Planet Lex, host Daniel Rodriguez speaks with Northwestern Pritzker School of Law George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law
The Regulation of Public Corruption from 2016-09-21T16:29:34
In this episode of Planet Lex, host Daniel Rodriguez speaks with Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Harry R. Horrow Professor in International Law
Defending Brendan Dassey of “Making a Murderer” from 2016-08-17T20:45
Sexual Misconduct on Campus from 2016-08-17T19:47:16
The issue of sexual assault on campuses and how to best combat these incidents is a highly debated topic among legal professionals. How should these crimes be handled and what can colleges do to...
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Integrating the Law and STEM Focused Multidisciplinary Education from 2016-07-15T17:19:42
The increasing societal shift toward a more global marketplace encourages many graduates to seek a multidisciplinary education. How does learning skills from various fields help students in the ...
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The Evolution of Copyright in Music from 2016-07-15T16:53:12
New technology has greatly lowered the barrier of entry into the music industry for new artists looking to release recordings and distribute their music. How have these emergent technologies aff...
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