Law Alum to Speak on African-Americans in Civil War

The UC College of Law will welcome back one of its own as a highlight of its 2003 Minority Law Day program on Monday, Feb. 10.

Bernard Siler, a 1978 graduate of the college, will speak on "Glory and the Law of War," a lecture on the treatment and role of African-American soldiers during the Civil War and the direct impact their experiences have had on the modern day law of war. His talk, which ties into February’s Black History Month celebration, begins at 12:15 p.m. in Room 114 in the College of Law.

Siler is a lecturer and historian with a particular interest in African-Americans during the Civil War. He also takes part in Civil War re-enactments, an interest that has led to appearances in the films “Glory,” “Andersonville” and “T.A.D.”

Professionally, Siler is an attorney with the District of Columbia Corporation Counsel in the Criminal Prosecution Division.

A reception with College of Law students, staff and faculty will follow the program, along with other programming for students who may be interested in attending the College of Law in the future. All of the day’s events are free and open to the public.

For more information, contact the college at (513) 556-6805.