North Dakota Law Review to host meth symposium March 30 The North Dakota Law Review (NDLR) at UND will host a one-day symposium titled "Methamphetamine: Casting a Shadow Across Disciplines and Jurisdictions" Friday, March 30, at the School of Law. All lectures are free and open to the public and will be held in the Baker Court Room, third floor, law school. The symposium will feature two panelists and keynote speakers from North Dakota and around the country in two sessions. Session I at 8 a.m will focus on the methamphetamine problem across disciplines. This session is highlighted by the keynote address of Avi Brisman from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. Session II at 1 p.m. will address the methamphetamine problems across jurisdictions. The keynote speaker is Elizabeth Kronk from the University of Montana School of Law. Her lecture will have a special emphasis on Indian Country. Throughout the day, panelists and keynote speakers will survey various disciplines and professions in an effort to identify the most significant problems associated with methamphetamine. They will explain the current efforts existing within various professions and jurisdictions, and they will highlight strategies and proposals for reducing the negative effects of meth across disciplines and jurisdictions. A complete schedule of presentations follows: Session I: 7:30 a.m. -- Registration and continental breakfast 8 a.m -- Welcome by School of Law Dean Paul LeBel and Kara Gansmann, NDLR editor-in-chief 8:15 a.m. -- "Identifying the Issue: The Meth Epidemic," Jane Maxwell and Mary Holley 9:30 a.m. -- "Assessing Current Responses to Individual and Societal Needs," Hon. John Irby, Larry Robinson, Leann Bertsch and Andi Johnson 11 a.m. -- "Addressing the Problems of Meth Across Disciplines," Avi Brisman Session II: 1 p.m. -- "Prosecution nd Jurisdiction," Christopher Chaney, Christopher Myers, Wayne Stenehjem, and Peter Welte 2:45 p.m. -- "Developing Lasting Legal Solutions Across Jurisdiction," Rob Bovett, Joseph Fink III and Jean O’Connor 4 p.m. -- "Addressing the Problems of Meth Across Jurisdictions (Special Emphasis on Indian Country)," Elizabeth Kronk The list of distinguished panelists includes: * Leann Bertsch, J.D., Director of North Dakota Corrections and Rehabilitation * Rob Bovett, J.D., Legal Counsel, Oregon Narcotics Enforcement Association * Christopher Chaney, J.D., Deputy Director for the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services * Joseph Fink III, J.D./Ph.D., professor, University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Senior Associate Vice President for Research & Economic Development * Mary Holley, M.D., member of Alabama Attorney General’s Task Force on Methamphetamine; founder of Mothers Against Methamphetamine * The Honorable John Irby, East Central Judicial District * Andi Johnson, LAC, Director of Operations for ShareHouse Treatment Center * Jane Maxwell, Ph.D., director of the Center for Excellence in Epidemiology in the Gulf Coast Addiction Technology Transfer Center * Christopher Myers, J.D., Assistant United States Attorney * Jean O’Connor, J.D./M.P.H., Senior Legislative Analyst and Deputy Manager of the Center for Health Policy: Legislative Analysis at the MayaTech Corporation * Larry Robinson, North Dakota Senator * Wayne Stenehjem, J.D., North Dakota Attorney General * Peter Welte, J.D., Grand Forks County State’s Attorney For more information, contact Rob Carolin, director of alumni and public relations, carolin@law.und.edu, 777-2856.