A Legacy of Justice: Albie Sachs on Art, Justice, and Constitutional Law

Join us on Tuesday, November 18th at 1:30 p.m. in Furman 210 for a wide-ranging discussion featuring Albie Sachs, former justice of the South African Constitutional Court in conversation with Ting Ting Cheng, Director of the Equal Rights Amendment Project at NYU Law’s Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Center. This unique conversation will delve into the intersection of art, law, and constitutional human rights, offering rich insights into the transformative power of justice.

Justice Albie Sachs, a lifelong anti-apartheid activist and freedom fighter, played a pivotal role in shaping South Africa’s human rights Constitution. His significant contributions were instrumental in building the new democratic South Africa, beginning with his appointment by Nelson Mandela to the South African Constitutional Court. This conversation will explore the lessons Justice Sachs learned in his pursuit of democracy, both in South Africa and through the lens of the American context, offering a meaningful exploration of liberty, constitutionality, and human dignity. RSVP HERE