As a part of the Jean Monnet Lecture on European Union Law, Professor Wainwright’s lecture will center on the economic and political problems that currently face the European Union, and will examine a possible scenario for recovery. On the economic front, EU countries are faced with high indebtedness, high unemployment, and low growth. Politically, Eurozone countries are committed to closer economic union, while the present United Kingdom government is seeding a renegotiation of its treaty ties with the EU—with the possibility that it might exit if the renegotiation is unsuccessful. Professor Wainwright has worked for more than 30 years with the European Commission’s Legal Service, including serving as the former director and head of competition policy. He has also served on the staff of Transport Commissioner Stanley Clinton Davis and as director for internal market issues in the Legal Service. Refreshments and a light dinner will be provided. This program has also been approved by the PA Continuing Legal Education Board for 1 hour of substantive credit. For more information, please call 412-648-7023 or email cile@pitt.edu.