Lucia Ann Silecchia

Publications

• Laudato Si’ and the Limits of Law: Reflections on the Vocation to Protect Integral Ecology
  37 FORDHAM ENVTL. L. REV. (2026) · Fordham Environmental Law Review · 2026
• A Critique of Guardianship Theory from the Perspective of Catholic Thought: The Tension Between the Duty to Protect and Preservation of Legal Autonomy
  38 NOTRE DAME J. L. ETHICS & PUB. POL'Y 87 (2024) · Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy · 2024
• Assisted Suicide, Forced Cooperation, and Coercion: Reflections on a Brewing Storm
  98 NOTRE DAME L. REV. REFLECTION S68 (2023) · Notre Dame Law Review Reflection · 2023
• 2022 Conference of Religiously Affiliated Law Schools: Reflections on Faculty Vocation and Support
  38 TOURO L. REV. (2023) · Touro Law Review · 2023
• Property and Moral Responsibilities: Some Reflections on Modern Catholic Social Theory
  9 TEX. A & M J. PROP. L. 733 (2023) · Texas A&M Journal of Property Law · 2023
• A "Directed Trust" Approach to Intergenerational Solidarity in American Environmental Law and Policy: A Modest Proposal
  45 WM. & MARY ENVTL. L. & POL'Y REV. 377 (2021) · William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review · 2021

• Conflicts and Laudato Si': Ten Principles for Environmental Dispute Resolution
  33 FLA. ST. U. J. LAND USE & ENVTL. L. (2018) · Florida State University Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law · 2018
• Pope Francis and the Vocation of the Lawyer: Reflections on Service and Responsibility
  54 J. CATH. LEGAL STUD. (2017) · Journal of Catholic Legal Studies · 2017
• "Social Love" as a Vision for Environmental Law: Laudato Si' and the Rule of Law
  10 LIBERTY U. L. REV. (2016) · Liberty University Law Review · 2016
• Laudato Si’ and Care for Our Common Home: What does it mean for the legal professional?
  6 SEATTLE J. ENVTL. L. (2016) · Seattle Journal of Environmental Law · 2016
• The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Reflections on Four Flaws that Tarnish its Promise
  30 J. CONTEMP. HEALTH L. & POL'Y 96 (2013) · Journal of Contemporary Health Law & Policy (1985-2015) · 2013
• On Unease and Idealism: Reflections on Pope Benedict XVI's Educating Young People in Justice and Peace and Its Message for Law Teachers
  27 NOTRE DAME J. L. ETHICS & PUB. POL'Y 569 (2013) · Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy · 2013

• Faith in the Public Square: Some Reflections on Its Role and Limitations From the Perspective of Catholic Social Teaching
  6 U. MD. L.J. RACE RELIG. GENDER & CLASS 69 (2006) · University of Maryland Law Journal of Race, Religion, Gender and Class · 2006
• Environmental Ethics from the Perspectives of NEPA and Catholic Social Teaching: Ecological Guidance for the 21st Century
  28 WM. & MARY ENVTL. L. & POL'Y REV. 659 (2004) · William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review · 2004
• Reflections on the Future of Social Justice
  23 SEATTLE U. L. REV. 1121 (2000) · Seattle University Law Review · 2000
• Integrating Spiritual Perspectives with the Law School Experience: An Essay and an Invitation
  37 SAN DIEGO L. REV. (2000) · San Diego Law Review · 2000

• Pinning the Blame & Piercing the Veil in the Mists of Metaphor: The Supreme Court's New Standards for the CERCLA Liability of Parent Companies and a Proposal for Legislative Reform
  67 FORDHAM L. REV. 115 (1998) · Fordham Law Review · 1998
• On Doing Justice and Walking Humbly with God: Catholic Social Thought on Law as a Tool for Building Justice
  46 CATH. U. L. REV. 1163 (1997) · Catholic University Law Review · 1997
• Legal Skills Training in the First Year of Law School: Research? Writing? Analysis? Or More?
  100 DICK. L. REV. 245 (1996) · Dickinson Law Review (1908-2003) · 1996
• Ounces of Prevention and Pounds of Cure: Developing Sound Policies for Environemtnal Compliance Programs
  7 FORDHAM ENVTL. L. REV. 583 (1996) · Fordham Environmental Law Review · 1996
• Of Painters, Sculptors, Quill Pens, and Microchips: Teaching Legal Writers in the Electronic Age
  75 NEB. L. REV. (1996) · Nebraska Law Review · 1996
• New York Attorney Malpractice Liability to Non-Clients: Toward a Rule of Reason & Predictability
  15 PACE L. REV. 391 (1995) · Pace Law Review · 1995