AALS Discussion Group

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Session Type: AALS Discussion Groups

Session Capacity: N/A

Location: Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Room: Plaza A

Floor: Lobby Level

AALS President Melanie Wilson’s invitation to courageous action is inspiring. It is also daunting. As lawyers and law professors we know full well that courageous action inevitably involves risks; risk-taking, in turn, is full of opportunities to light upon something profound and effective, but also rife with opportunities to make mistakes. This group will develop a taxonomy of mistakes and also discuss the aftermath of mistakes: admitting to having made them; and learning and recovering from them. Embracing the ethos of risk-taking, we aim to infuse creativity into our discussion. Departing from conventional formats, we'll encourage active participation.