Conferences & Symposia
Seventh Annual Business Law Conference: The Subprime Meltdown: Causes, Consequences and Solutions
October 3, 2008
The failure of Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers; the recent Congressional bailout of AIG, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac; the incessant search for new capital to offset mortgage-related losses by once-thriving financial institutions; the seizing up of credit markets; and the increasing stockpiles of vacant and abandoned housing have collectively caused one of the worst financial crisis since the end of World War II.
How did these events happen? What does it mean for the future of the world economy? What corrective policies have been put in place? Does more need to be done by Congress and federal and state regulators? This symposium will gather experts from academia, the financial services sector, consumer groups, Capitol Hill, journalism, unions, and regulatory institutions to provide answers to each of these questions.
Conference Agenda
8:45-10:30 a.m.
The Housing Crisis and Early Solutions
Lisa M. Fairfax, Moderator10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Professor of Law and Director, Business Law Program
University of Maryland School of Law
Christine Hurt
Co-Director, Program in Business Law and Policy
University of Illinois College of Law
Ann Kappler
Partner, WilmerHale
Former Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Fannie Mae
Kathleen C. Ryan
Counsel, Division of Consumer and Community Affairs
Federal Reserve Board
David Smith
Chief Economist
U.S. House Committee on Financial Services
Break (Law School Atrium)
10:45 a.m.-Noon
The Financial Infrastructure
I. Michael Greenberger, Moderator12:15-1:45 p.m. (Luncheon discussion)
Professor of Law and Director, Center for Health and Homeland Security
University of Maryland School of Law
Alan L. Beller
Partner, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Former Senior Counselor and Director, Division of Corporation Finance
Securities and Exchange Commission
Paula Dubberly
Associate Director, Division of Corporate Finance
Securities & Exchange Commission
José M. Gabilondo
Associate Professor of Law, College of Law
Florida International University
Meltdown and Impact on the Economy
Karen H. Rothenberg, Moderator2-3:30 p.m.
Dean and Marjorie Cook Professor of Law
University of Maryland School of Law
Thomas E. Pérez
Secretary
Maryland Dept. of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation
Ira Rheingold
Executive Director and General Counsel
National Association of Consumer Advocates
Damon A. Silvers
Associate General Counsel
AFL/CIO
Teresa Tritch
Member
New York Times Editorial Board
The Role of Credit Agencies and Insurance
I. Michael Greenberger, Moderator3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Professor of Law and Director, Center for Health and Homeland Security
University of Maryland School of Law
Mark Cicirelli
Investment Analyst
Elliott Associates, LP
Claire Hill
Professor of Law and Associate Director, Institute for Law and Economics
University of Minnesota Law School
David Reiss
Associate Professor of Law
Brooklyn Law School
Heather L. Slavkin
Senior Legal and Policy Advisor
AFL-CIO Office of Investment
Ralph S. Tyler
Commissioner
Maryland Insurance Administration
Closing Remarks
I. Michael GreenbergerHosted by the University of Maryland School of Law Business Law Program and the Journal of Business & Technology Law.
Professor of Law and Director, Center for Health and Homeland Security
University of Maryland School of Law
Conference Faculty
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