Detroit Mercy Law to hold special Law Review Symposium, Nov. 10

Detroit Mercy Law to hold special Law Review Symposium, Nov. 10

Detroit Mercy Law Review will host a special Law Review symposium, titled “Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald: Exploring the Legal Issues Surrounding Deadly Shipwrecks and Honoring the 50th Anniversary of a Great Lakes Tragedy,” on Monday, Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The symposium will take place in Room 226 of Detroit Mercy’s Riverfront Campus, 651 E. Jefferson Avenue in Detroit.

Two panel discussions will be held, one on property law and the other on constitutional and state law. A Eucharistic service will follow the discussions at Mariners’ Church of Detroit with special prayers for the 29 souls lost and ringing of the bell 29 times, once again, in their memory. Dan Hall, a professional musician, will cover The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald at the end of the service. He will also perform an original song before the service about the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Lunch and reception will be provided in Detroit Mercy Law Atrium.

Register here.

A graphic for Detroit Mercy Law 2025 Law Review Symposium titled "Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald." Text reads: Explore the legal issues surrounding deadly shipwrecks and honoring the 50th anniversary of a Great Lakes trajedy. The event takes place on Monday, Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a QR code to register in the bottom right-hand corner.