The Endurance of Constitutional Values: Lessons from the United States, Poland, and Ukraine

The Endurance of Constitutional Values: Lessons from the United States, Poland, and Ukraine

Constitutions do not live solely in texts. Their true meaning is revealed in moments of crisis, polarization, and institutional pressure. How do constitutional ideals function in political reality? Anyone who studies constitutional law knows that there is a tension between constitutional aspirations— the ideals expressed in the Constitution—and constitutional reality, that is, how these ideals operate in practice.

We cordially invite you to an open lecture led by our guests from the United States and Ukraine:

• G. Kenneth Bernhard – Professor Emeritus of the United States Military Academy, Attorney-at-Law, Partner at Cohen and Wolf
• Dmitriy Kamensky – Professor of Law at the National Academy of the Security Service of Ukraine

Date: March 19th Time: 15:45 – 17:15 Room: Kozminski University, room D/218

Participation is open to all interested attendees. Please confirm your attendance by registering. Join us for a discussion on how constitutional values withstand the test of time and the challenges of today.

About the speakers:

• G. Kenneth Bernhard is an experienced lawyer specializing in litigation, real estate law, and municipal law. He has served as general counsel for three Connecticut municipalities, advising on land use, expropriation, regulation, and legislation. Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America, he previously served in the United States Army and taught criminal and constitutional law at the United States Military Academy.
• Dmitriy Kamensky is a professor of law at the National Academy of the Security Service of Ukraine. His research focuses on economic criminal law, environmental crimes, and corporate criminal liability. He has published in renowned American journals, including The International Lawyer and Stetson Law Review.