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January 10, 2025

Forum Recht Foundation Launches Interactive Discussion Series in Karlsruhe and Leipzig

Legal topics that concern us all: In the new monthly discussion series „Let’s Talk About Law,“ the Forum Recht Foundation discusses current and fundamental issues related to our legal system—from tenancy law to freedom of speech. The series kicks off with a conversation with Inken Gallner, President of the Federal Labor Court, on February 12, 2025, in Karlsruhe.

Karlsruhe, January 10, 2025. The Forum Recht Foundation is introducing a new discussion format: Starting in February, it will host a monthly discussion series „Let’s Talk About Law“ . The guests are Prominent Figures from Various Fields of Law, who discuss their day-to-day work and share their perspectives on a current legal issue. The Audience can ask questions and thus engage in direct dialogue with the guests. The series is moderated by Marie-Elisabeth Miersch, a research associate at the foundation.

The first event in the series, to be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, in Karlsruhe, will focus on the topic „Labor Law in Transition“. The Inken Gallner, President of the Federal Labor Court She provides insights into her work and discusses the role of the court in a dynamic world of work. What current issues is the Federal Labor Court addressing at the moment? How are flexible work models, crises, and new technologies changing labor law? The discussion will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the Stiftung Forum Recht in Karlsruhe (Karlstraße 45A). One week later, on February 19, 2025, „Let’s Talk About Recht“ will also launch in Leipzig. Starting in March, the series will alternate monthly between Karlsruhe and Leipzig.

„Let’s Talk About Law“ offers insights into various areas of law and the rule of law, using real-life examples to illustrate where and how they play a role in everyday life and what significance they hold for our society. Individual conversations are recorded and are subsequently available as Podcast Available on the foundation's website and on popular podcast platforms.

Info at a glance

„Let’s Talk About Law“ Discussion Series“

A Discussion on the Rule of Law – An Interactive Talk with Audience Participation
Moderation: Marie-Elisabeth Miersch, Research Associate at the Forum Recht Foundation

Karlsruhe

Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 7:00–8:15 p.m.

Topic: „Labor Law in Transition: The Role of the Federal Labor Court in a Dynamic World of Work“
with Inken Gallner, President of the Federal Labor Court

at the Stiftung Forum Recht, Karlstraße 45A, Karlsruhe

Leipzig

Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 7:00–8:15 p.m.

at the Forum Recht Foundation, Universitätsstraße 20, Leipzig

The topic and guest will be announced online shortly before the event

After that, „Let’s Talk About Law“ will take place once a month, alternating between Karlsruhe and Leipzig. The foundation will announce the guests for the upcoming events two weeks in advance.

The event is free of charge.

More details:

www.stiftung-forum-recht.de/LetsTalkAboutRecht/

Press contact

Stiftung Forum Recht
Charlotte Großmann
+49 176 57992906
grossmann@stiftung-forum-recht.de

 

Image material

The press photos can be downloaded here and used free of charge for editorial purposes in connection with the Stiftung Forum Recht, provided the copyright is stated.

Poll with voting during the live podcast event. The audience votes on the host’s question using orange cards.
The audience votes, Photo: Ina Lebedjew
Two young women photographed from above laugh and hold voting cards with Yes and No in their hands.
Photo: Ina Lebedjew
In the foreground are two young female audience members, photographed from behind as they sit on chairs. In the background, blurred, is the live podcast event stage with the host and two guests.
Photo: Ina Lebedjev
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