Academic and Professional Presentations

Legal Presentations

Melvin L. Otey, et al. RICO Turns 50: Its Continuing Relevance in Business and Competition Litigation.” American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law Videoconference (May 2022).

Melvin L. Otey. The Vexing Case of Venue for Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering.” Paper presented at Penn State Law Review Annual Symposium (April 2021).

Melvin L. Otey. Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering (WIP).” Paper presented at J. M. Langston Writing Workshop (July 2020).

Melvin L. Otey. “Interpreting Gang-Related Court Decisions: A National Review.” Lecture delivered at National Gang Crime Research Center (August 2015).

Melvin L. Otey. “An Introduction to International and Transnational Gang Problems.” Lecture delivered at National Gang Crime Research Center (August 2015).

Melvin L. Otey. “The JDA and Pre-Majority Conduct (WIP).” Paper presented at Southeast/Southwest People of Color Legal Scholarship Conference (March 2015).

Melvin L. Otey. “A Brief Primer on RICO Prosecutions and Approvals.” Presentation delivered at United States Attorney’s Office—Middle District of Alabama (December 2014).

Melvin L. Otey. “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot: Use of Force & Police Militarization.” Public discussion with former Montgomery Chief of Police at Faulkner University, Jones School of Law (September 2014).

Melvin L. Otey. “RICO Approval Process.” Lecture delivered at DOJ National Advocacy Center (May 2012).

Melvin L. Otey. “Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering.” Lecture delivered at DOJ National Advocacy Center (May 2012).

Melvin L. Otey. “Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering.” Lecture delivered at DOJ National Advocacy Center (January 2011).

Melvin L. Otey. “Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering.” Lecture delivered at DOJ National Advocacy Center (December 2009).

Biblical and Theological Presentations

“The Septuagint and Jesus’s Theological Vocabulary.” Stone-Campbell Journal Conference (April 2023).

Melvin L. Otey. “Genesis 4 in 1 John 3: Cain and Abel as Models for Christian Division and Unity.” Christian Scholars’ Conference (June 2022).

Melvin L. Otey. “Toward Taming the Parable of the Shrewd Steward (Luke 16:1–13).” Stone-Campbell Journal Conference (April 2021).