The University of Victoria is awarding Lawrence Lessig with an honourary doctorate on June 13 to recognize his lifelong advocacy and championing of the value of sharing intellectual assets that further society and creative work freely via founding the Creative Commons. He is also well-known as a vocal and persuasive supporter of net neutrality, campaign finance reform, along with being a celebrated author.
Larry Lessig is the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School. Prior to returning to Harvard, he taught at Stanford Law School, where he founded the Center for Internet and Society. A member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Philosophical Society, he has received numerous awards including a Webby, the Free Software Foundation’s Freedom Award, Scientific American 50 Award, and Fastcase 50 Award. Cited by The New Yorker as “the most important thinker on intellectual property in the Internet era,” Lessig has turned his focus from law and technology to “institutional corruption”—relationships which, while legal, weaken public trust in an institution—especially as that affects democracy.
We are planning a dinner and Q&A session with Larry from 5:00-7:30 PM on June 13. It would be great if you could join us. To support his work and the Open Hub at UVic, there is a suggested donation of $500 to the Creative Commons and $500 to the UVic Open Hub.
This should be a wonderful opportunity to connect with Larry and hear more of his story. Hoping you can all make it!
RSVP Here (link to come)