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Murphy Institute: The Meaning of "I Do"

Murphy Institute: The Meaning of "I Do"

Marriage and Family:  Law, Religion and the Meaning of "I Do"

November 14, 2007, 4:30-6:00 p.m.  Atrium, University of St. Thomas School of Law

Three of the nation's leading scholars on marriage and family law delivered remarks and then participated in a panel discussion of such topics as the difference between marriage and other intimate partnership relationships, the concept of "covenant marriage" adopted in Louisiana, and the future of marriage and "family values" in America. 

Speakers at the public forum were:

- Professor Margaret Brinig, Notre Dame Law School

- Professor Linda McClain, Boston University School of Law

- Professor John Witte, Jr., Emory Law School