Friday, February 27, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Georgia State University College of Law
Atlanta, Georgia
About the Symposium
The 31st Annual Georgia State University Law Review Symposium, “Health, Well-Being, and the Law,” brings together legal scholars, practitioners, health experts, and policymakers to examine how law shapes health and human flourishing at every level of society.
This year’s Symposium moves beyond traditional notions of physical health to explore the broader determinants of well-being—including mental and emotional resilience, economic stability, social connection, access to care, and community resources. Law and policy influence each of these dimensions in profound and often under-recognized ways.
Through keynote remarks, expert panels, and moderated discussions, the Symposium will assess whether existing legal frameworks are equipped to support thriving individuals and communities, while highlighting opportunities for reform and innovation.
Symposium Panel Topics & Themes
- The corporatization of American healthcare
- Community access, connection, and social infrastructure
- Technology, mental health, and emerging regulatory challenges
- Legal interventions at the individual, local, and systemic levels
Partnership
The Georgia State University Law Review is proud to partner with the GSU Center for Health, Law, and Society, whose co-sponsorship reflects a shared commitment to advancing interdisciplinary and impactful scholarship at the intersection of law and health.
Keynote Speaker
Elizabeth Tobin-Tyler, J.D., M.A., is a Professor of Health Services, Policy, and Practice at the Brown University School of Public Health and a Professor of Family Medicine and Medical Science at the Alpert Medical School. She is internationally recognized for her leadership in the development of medical-legal partnerships—an interdisciplinary model integrating legal, healthcare, and public health services to address the needs of underserved communities. Professor Tobin-Tyler is a leading voice in health justice, public health law, and reproductive rights, and her scholarship has appeared in leading medical, public health, and legal journals, including The New England Journal of Medicine, The American Journal of Public Health, The Lancet, and Health Affairs.
Featured Speakers
- Elizabeth King, J.D. – Associate Professor of Law, Boston University School of Law
- Jason Jones, J.D. – Assistant Professor of Law, North Carolina Central University School of Law
- Daniel L. Hatcher, J.D., B.B.A. – Professor of Law, University of Baltimore School of Law
- Richard Weinmeyer, Ph.D., J.D., M.A. – Assistant Professor of Law, Loyola University Chicago School of Law
- R. Denisse Cordova Montes, J.D., MPH – Assistant Professor of Law, University of Central Florida
- Tamar Ezer, J.D., LLM – Assistant Professor of Law, University of Miami School of Law
- Laura Hoffman, S.J.D., LLM – Assistant Professor of Law, Cleveland State University College of Law
- Justice (Ret.) John G. Browning, J.D. – Distinguished Jurist in Residence, Faulkner University Law
- Jennifer Oliva, J.D., M.A. – Professor of Law and Val Nolan Faculty Fellow, Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Registration & Logistics
Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/aqXh2xbfu9xupX6p8
Lunch is provided.
Self-pay parking will be available at the Georgia State University T-Deck, located at 43 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303.