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Scott Turow and Judge Richard Posner at the Newberry

Wednesday, February 22 6 pm Scott Turow and Judge Richard Posner will talk about the future of books, authors, and libraries in the digital age at the next “Conversations at the Newberry,” a new series of discussions to generate thought-provoking discourse for and frame important questions about enduring issues that are timely today.

An attorney and author of nine best-selling works of fiction, including his first novel, Presumed Innocent (1987), Scott Turow has written numerous op-ed pieces and conducted interviews about the future of libraries and the digitization of books. The New York Times has called Judge Richard Posner “the most influential jurist outside the Supreme Court.” The author of more than 2,500 published judicial opinions and 30 books, some of Judge Posner’s current research focuses on intellectual property, a field that has become particularly contentious in light of the ease with which intellectual property is digitally disseminated, and of evolving notions of artistic integrity and engagement.

The conversation will take place at 6 pm Wednesday, February 22, in the Newberry’s Ruggles Hall, which seats a maximum of 200 guests. The event is open to the public and free of charge, but registration is required, and registrants must arrive by 5:45 pm to guarantee their seats. After 5:45 pm, any vacant seats and standing-room spaces will be opened and made available to non-registrants. You may register online or by calling and leaving a message at (312) 255-3548. Registrants who arrive by 5:45 pm will be guaranteed seats; at 5:45 pm the Newberry will open the event to the public to claim vacant seats. A limited amount of standing room will be made available.

You may register online or by calling and leaving a message at (312) 255-3548. Registrants who arrive by 5:45 pm will be guaranteed seats; at 5:45 pm the Newberry will open the event to the public to claim vacant seats. A limited amount of standing room will be made available.