The Skelton Lecture Series
Playing Across Borders: Human Rights in a Globalized Sports Market
Thursday, April 9, 2026 • 6:00–8:30 PM Central • University of Houston Law Center
Hosted by the Houston Journal of International Law at the University of Houston Law Center.
The Skelton Lecture Series brings important international and human rights issues into conversation with contemporary legal and professional practice. This year’s program, Playing Across Borders: Human Rights in a Globalized Sports Market, examines the global sports industry through the lens of law, rights, and accountability.
The event features keynote speakers from legal academia and practice and is approved for 1.25 hours of Texas MCLE credit.
| Date | Thursday, April 9, 2026 |
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| Time | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
| Location | University of Houston Law Center |
| MCLE | Texas MCLE Credit (1.25 hours) |
Ariel Dulitzky
The University of Texas
School of Law
Urvashi Morolia
Littler Mendelson
| Donate via Zelle | hjil.managingeditor@gmail.com |
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| Donate by Check | Payable to University of Houston Law Foundation |
| Mail To |
Kristan Withers 4170 Martin Luther King Blvd. Houston, TX 77204-6060 |
| Memo Line | HJIL Skelton Lecture Series |
The University of Houston Law Center is part of a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university and an EO institution.

