Wisconsin Law Review’s 2025 Symposium
The Wisconsin Law Review presents: The Shadow Carceral State Registration available here.Date and Time Friday, September 26 9:00am – 5:30pm CDT Location Madison Museum of Contemporary Art 227 State Street Madison, WI 53703 CLE for this event is pending.Summary On Friday, September 26th, the Wisconsin Law Review will host its annual symposium titled…
On Friday, September 26th, theWisconsin Law Reviewwill host its annual symposium titled “The Shadow Carceral State.” This symposium is co-chaired byProfessor Renagh O’LearyandProfessor Lisa Washington. The symposium will bring together nationally recognized legal scholars, clinicians, and practitioners for panel discussions on the expansion of penal power via the “Shadow Carceral State.”
The symposium discussions will address how penal power extends beyond the criminal legal systems into civil and administrative systems of surveillance and social control. This symposium will explore these contemporary issues with a particular focus on (1) the depth and breadth of carcerality across institutions of care, immigration, and beyond and (2) working towards meaningful change for those most impacted. This symposium offers a rich cross-system approach to illuminate patterns and synergies across institutions and legal systems.
TheWisconsin Law Reviewwill examine the collateral and intersecting consequences of convictions and arrest, the integration of law enforcement in institutions of care and education, and the long-term cross-system implications of probation and parole. We are very excited to host this symposium as it touches on a variety of subfields and practice areas, including policing, immigration, education, and family law.
For donation opportunities and any questions regarding the 2025 Symposium, please contact our Symposium Editors, Morgan Murchison & Shane Conley, atwlrsymposium@law.wisc.edu.
Panel 1. Policing and Punishment Across Institutions
Eisha Jain (University of North Carolina School of Law)
Chaz Arnett (University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law)
The School to Surveillance Pipeline: Mass School Shootings, Digital Securitization, and the Struggle for Data Justice
Lunch Break & Panel 3. Clinical Education and Cross-System Collaboration
Panel 4. Reassessing Doctrines: Cross-system Perspectives on Evidence, Policing, and Regulation
Renagh O’Leary (University of Wisconsin Law School)
Melissa Murray (New York University Law School) in Conversation with Lisa Washington
Executive Summary
The Wisconsin Law Review's 2025 Symposium, titled 'The Shadow Carceral State,' aims to explore the expansion of penal power beyond the criminal legal system into civil and administrative systems of surveillance and social control. The symposium will bring together renowned scholars, clinicians, and practitioners to discuss the depth and breadth of carcerality across institutions and work towards meaningful change for those most impacted. The event will cover various subfields, including policing, immigration, education, and family law, and examine the collateral consequences of convictions and arrest.
Key Points
- ▸ Expansion of penal power beyond the criminal legal system
- ▸ Exploration of carcerality across institutions of care, immigration, and beyond
- ▸ Working towards meaningful change for those most impacted
Merits
Interdisciplinary Approach
The symposium's cross-system approach will provide a comprehensive understanding of the issues and facilitate a richer discussion among scholars and practitioners from various fields.
Renowned Speakers
The symposium features nationally recognized legal scholars, clinicians, and practitioners, ensuring a high level of expertise and insight.
Demerits
Limited Scope
The symposium's focus on the 'Shadow Carceral State' might limit its ability to address other critical issues in the criminal justice system.
Expert Commentary
The Wisconsin Law Review's 2025 Symposium represents a crucial step towards understanding the complex and often invisible mechanisms of the 'Shadow Carceral State.' By convening a diverse group of experts, the symposium will shed light on the ways in which penal power extends beyond the criminal legal system, affecting various aspects of individuals' lives. The event's focus on working towards meaningful change for those most impacted is particularly noteworthy, as it acknowledges the need for concrete solutions and policy reforms. As the symposium's discussions and findings become available, they will likely contribute significantly to the ongoing conversation about criminal justice reform and social justice.
Recommendations
- ✓ The symposium organizers should consider publishing the proceedings and findings in a special issue of the Wisconsin Law Review to reach a broader audience.
- ✓ Future events should build upon the momentum created by this symposium, exploring other critical issues in the criminal justice system and their intersections with various institutions and social systems.
