Events
Adnaan Stumo’s benefit concert
“I’m so grateful this wonderful performance was documented and posted for those of us who couldn’t make it that evening. A year ago, we toured the Museum with our son’s Moot Court coach after an introduction by its founder, Ralph Nader. For us, as children of the 20th century, as well as for our own…
Read MoreThomas Fortune Fay, Leaders In Law Presentation Series
Thomas Fortune Fay is a distinguished personal injury and terrorism lawyer, having represented victims of terrorism in cases against countries which sponsor it. Fay has helped pave the way for attorneys who wish to collect damages from these countries. In 2012, he worked through Congress to pass legislation allowing plaintiffs to collect in a $1.75…
Read MoreTom Girardi speaks at the museum
On September 27th famed “Erin Brockovich” attorney Thomas Girardi became the first presenter of the “Leaders in Law Presentation Series”.
Read MoreJuly 4th – “What To The Slave Is The 4th Of July?”
July 4th – Independence Day – commemorates our declaration of independence from the tyranny of King George III, and stands as a national day of celebrating our freedom, liberty and patriotism. But, this nation is still very much a work in progress. Freedom, justice and liberty have not come equally, or at the same time…
Read MoreRudiments of Tort Law – How Tort Law Can Protect You and Your Family
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Read MoreCelebrate Mother’s Day
The Museum has stories about women who used tort law to ‘right wrongs’ that impact all of our health and safety. This Mother’s Day we encourage you to hear about their stories while you enjoy delicious appetizers from Noujaim’s restaurant and desserts from Hunny Bunns Bakery and Cafe.
Read MoreSexual assault is a tort!
December 14, 2017 at 7 pm at the American Museum of Tort Law Please join us for a timely and thought-provoking program. Dr. Bandy X. Lee is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale Medical School and an expert on violence. Dr. Lee and a representative from The Susan B. Anthony Project in Torrington, CT will…
Read MoreReclaim our Skies – Thursday, November 16, 2017
William J. McGee is the author of ATTENTION ALL PASSENGERS: The Airlines’ Dangerous Descent—and How to Reclaim Our Skies, which was lauded by Ralph Nader as “the broadest, most consistent page-turner I’ve read on airlines, including our own.” He is an award-winning journalist and the former editor of Consumer Reports Travel Letter. He writes a…
Read More17 September – Donahue interviews Akhil Reed Amar
Legendary talk show host Phil Donahue will interview prominent Constitutional Scholar, and Yale Law School Professor, Akhil Reed Amar, about the Constitution, its history, evolution and why trial by jury was – and is- so important to preserving our democracy. 17 September at the Museum. 2pm Audience participation will be encouraged. Purchase Tickets
Read MoreA program for animal lovers
SPOTLIGHT ON ANIMAL RIGHTS Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 7:00 pm Please join us for a special program and Q&A session designed for all those who care passionately for animals and fight to prevent animal cruelty. THE MUSEUM IS HONORED TO HOST THREE DISTINGUISHED ANIMAL RIGHTS ADVOCATES: CT State Representative Diana Urban, author of Desmond’s…
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