Main Content
SIU Law Events and CLEs
The School of Law hosts several events throughout the year, from lectures, CLEs, holiday receptions, and alumni gatherings. We hope you can join us at some point throughout the year.
If you want to hear about events via email, please submit your updated contact information here.
- January 2024
- February 2024
- March 2024
Tuesday, January 30th
CLE: Bankruptcy & Cannabis
As cannabis legalization continues to expand across the country, there are a number of issues that attorneys must confront when representing clients who want to be a part of the cannabis industry. One issue that many lawyers do not think about is what happens if a client’s cannabis dreams go up in smoke! Professor Peter Alexander will talk about the challenges that debtors face if they try to seek bankruptcy relief when they are involved—directly or indirectly—in the cannabis industry. Bankruptcy is likely not an option for these clients because federal law regards cannabis growers or sellers as engaging in criminal activity. More importantly, recent bankruptcy decisions suggest that debtors who are not directly involved in the cannabis industry may also be denied bankruptcy relief, so if you represent landlords who rent space to businesses involved in the cannabis industry or if you have clients whose business relationships have even a slight connection to the cannabis industry, you need to attend this CLE program!
12:00-1:00 PM
Zoom
Register Here
Wednesday, January 31st
SIU MBB vs. Missouri State Pre-Game Reception
Join SIU LAW for an evening at Saluki Men's Basketball!
Pre-Game Reception - 5:30 PM at Saluki Stadium Club (Football Stadium 2nd Floor)
Game - 7:00 PM at Banterra Center
For Pre-Game Reception and Game, RSVP Here.
To purchase extra tickets: Use Code SIULAW for group rate.
SIU LAW Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence
Please check back regularly for updated SIU LAW events and details.