52nd David W. Peck Lecture & Dinner
April 16, 2026
Senior Peck Medal Recipient and Lecturer
Erwin Chemerinsky
Jesse H. Choper Distinguished Professor of Law
Dean of the University of California Berkeley School of Law
“Why is Free Speech Under Attack,
and What Can We Do About It?”
Controversies over freedom of speech seem to arise on an almost daily basis, including in entertainment, on college campuses, in law firms, and even in how we discuss our history. Don’t miss this unusual opportunity to hear Dean Chemerinsky, our nation’s most renowned free speech expert who National Jurist has repeatedly ranked as our nation’s most influential legal educator.
Peck Lecture by Dean Erwin Chemerinsky: 5:00 p.m.
Baxter Hall, Room 101
Reception: 6:00 p.m.
Peck Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
Detchon Center, International Hall
RSVP is required only for the post lecture reception and dinner.
Please RSVP using the form below.
RSVPs are due by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9.
We hope to see you on April 16!
Best wishes,
Wabash Faculty Prelaw Committee & Student Prelaw Society