Keynote Speaker
Senator Sam Brownback
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Sam Brownback served as U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom from February 2018 to January 2021. He served as Governor of Kansas from 2011 to 2018. Prior to that he represented his home state in the United States Senate and the House of Representatives.
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Event Presenters
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Robert Gomulkiewicz Judson Falknor Professor of Law, University of Washington School of Law
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Clark Lombardi Director of Islamic Legal Studies, Asian Law Center, Professor of Law, University Washington School of Law
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Lutforahman Saeed LLM, Ph.D., Guest Researcher, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University
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Hannah Clayson Smith Associate Director, International Center for Law & Religion Studies, BYU Law School​
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Hiram Sasser Executive General Counsel, First Liberty Institute
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Dr. Michael Trice Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement, Spehar-Halligan Professorship, Seattle University
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Rabbi Daniel Weiner Senior Rabbi, Temple De Hirsch Sinai
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Lee Wright Associate General Counsel (International), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
What you will learn during the symposium
A New Look at Law and Religion: The intersection of law and religion is more complex than ever. From debates over religious freedom to the role of faith in public policy, these issues shape our legal landscape in profound ways. Whether you're interested in constitutional law, civil rights, or human rights, understanding this dynamic is essential.
