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A TRAGIC FATE -- Law and Ethics in the Battle Over Nazi Looted Art

  • 26 Feb 2018
  • 11:50 AM - 12:50 PM (CST)
  • DePaul University College of Law, 25 E. Jackson Blvd., Room 342 (Lewis), Chicago, IL
Monday, Feb. 26, 11:50 a.m. – 12:50 p.m., DePaul University College of Law, 25 E. Jackson Blvd., Room 342 (Lewis), Chicago, IL

Attorney and author Nicholas M. O'Donnell will discuss his recent book, A Tragic Fate-Law and Ethics in the Battle Over Nazi Looted Art.  The book is a comprehensive overview of the litigations over allegedly Nazi-looted art that have played out in the United States.  Mr. O'Donnell will address trends in this litigation and comparisons to other countries' approaches.

Mr. O'Donnell is a Partner in the Litigation Department of Sullivan & Worcester and a member of the firm's Art & Museum Law practice group. His practice focuses primarily on complex civil litigation, where he has served as lead counsel on a variety of lawsuits concerning restitution and fine art sales and has advised museums, dealers, auction houses, and collectors worldwide about restitution, copyright, and de-accessioning issues.  He is Vice-Chair of the Arts, Cultural Institutions and Heritage Law Committee of the International Bar Association.

Lunch will be served!

Please RSVP to Brett Davinger at bdavinge@depaul.edu

Sponsored by CAMCHL and the Center for Intellectual Property Law and Information Technology.


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