Discussion

Stanford law professor Larry Lessig debates Hilary Rosen, former CEO of the Recording Industry Association of America, on issues surrounding downloading music, internet piracy and copyright laws in the world of cyberspace.

Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - Wednesday, October 22, 2003; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Bovard Auditorium (ADM), University Park Campus

Biography

Lawrence Lessig is a Professor of Law at Stanford Law School and founder of the school’s Center for Internet and Society. Prior to joining the Stanford faculty, he was the Berkman Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. Lessig was also a fellow at the Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin, and a Professor at the University of Chicago Law School. He clerked for Judge Richard Posner on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and Justice Antonin Scalia on the United States Supreme Court.

Hilary Rosen is former chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of the RIAA, the trade group representing the $14 billion U.S. sound recording industry. Rosen has appeared on various year-end power lists including "The Hollywood Reporter’s" 'Power 50' and the "Washingtonian’s" '100 Most Powerful Women.' A founder and board member of Rock the Vote, Rosen has consistently and forcefully protected the right of artists to deliver their own message without fear of government censorship, and is the recipient of numerous honors for her work on behalf of the First Amendment, including the American Civil Liberties Union's Torch of Liberty. A veteran lobbyist on Capitol Hill, Rosen has also long been respected for her knowledge of the political and legislative process.

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