IIT Chicago-Kent’s 2014 Henry C. Morris Lecture in International and Comparative Law explores euthanasia

Maurice Adams, Professor of General Jurisdiction, Vfund Professor of Democratic Governance and Rule of Law, and Vice Dean Education at Tilburg Law School in the Netherlands, will deliver the 2014 Henry C. Morris Lecture in International and Comparative Law at noon on Tuesday, October 28, in IIT Chicago-Kent's Governor Richard B. Ogilvie Auditorium, 565 West Adams Street (between Clinton and Jefferson streets) in Chicago. Dr. Adams will address the topic "Regulating the End of Life."

Euthanasia has been legalized in only three countries - the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Adams will discuss various approaches to regulating euthanasia and circumstances under which these approaches could be adapted for use in other countries.

The lecture is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. The program is eligible for one hour of MCLE credit.

IIT Chicago-Kent's Henry C. Morris Lecture in International and Comparative Law brings speakers from around the world to discuss current developments in international law. The Morris Lecture was endowed by Henry Crittenden Morris (1863-1948), an 1889 graduate of the law school. A diplomat and international lawyer, Morris served as the United States Consul in Ghent, Belgium, and as secretary to Chief Justice Fuller at the Permanent International Court of The Hague. Morris' diplomatic service overseas spanned the 25 years before the outbreak of the First World War. He was a member of the board of the Library of International Relations, the collection of international and comparative law materials which is now housed at IIT Chicago-Kent.

For more information, contact the Office of Continuing Legal and Professional Education, (312) 906-5090, or visit the website, http://cle.kentlaw.edu.