On Thursday, September 12, 2019, Mr. Jack L. White presented, “Free Speech: Context Of Consciousness In Democracy”, at Emporia State University.  Mr. White is a Partner at FH+H. His litigation and appellate expertise spans the range of state and federal venues in several states through the United States Supreme Court.

Women living and working in the United States historically encountered a set of economic rights and opportunities that was severely limited relative to those of their male peers. The practice of treating men and women differently under the law began before the time of the American founding with a legal tradition that prevented married women from owning and making economic decisions independently of their husbands. These gender differences in law continued well into the 20th century, including in the form of labor regulations that applied exclusively to working women.   In this talk, Jayme Lemke will explore the historical context and enduring impact of restrictions on women’s property rights and job market opportunities, including discussion of how these limitations shaped women’s lives in American history, the economic and political motivations that contributed to improvements in women’s economic rights over time, and why this history matters for all of us today.

Dr. Scott Beaulier (North Dakota State University) delivers his Governance, Law,  and Economics lecture: "Africa's Escape from Poverty". The lecture is also available on our YouTube channel for those looking to see the slides.