St. John's Religion and Bankruptcy Conference, September 16

The American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review, Center for Bankruptcy Studies and Center for Law and Religion at St. John’s University School of Law are hosting a joint conference, “Religion and Bankruptcy,” at the Law School’s Queens campus on Friday, September 16.  The conference keynote will be given by Geoffrey Miller (NYU). If you are in town, I hope you will drop by. 

The full schedule is here, and here is the description:

From the time of its creation and throughout its evolution, bankruptcy law has affected and been affected by religion. Important aspects of current bankruptcy law, such as the discharge of debt and the exemption of personal property, originated in religious traditions before making their way into secular law. At the same time, religious individuals and institutions are themselves often parties in bankruptcy cases, and a number of Bankruptcy Code provisions specifically address religious matters. This symposium will bring together leading bankruptcy experts and thinkers who will examine both sides of this relationship.