May 20, 2011
2011 WAMBAC Statewide Diversity Conference
8:45 a.m.
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4:30 p.m.
Location: Sullivan Hall, Room C5
Since 2006, Washington's minority bar associations have collaborated to present an annual statewide diversity conference for Washington lawyers, law students and legal professionals. Please vist the WAMBAC website to learn more or to register for the conference.
2011 Conference Schedule (TENTATIVE - as of 4/19/2011)
8:00 - 8:45 a.m.: Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:45 - 9:00 a.m.: Welcome & Introductions
Welcome remarks by Mark Niles, Dean, Seattle University School of Law
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.: Plenary Session
Race & the Criminal Justice System: Where Do We Go From Here?
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.: Break
10:30- 11:45 a.m.: Morning Concurrent Sessions
(1) Judicial Candidate Institute, Session 1: Why Diversity on the Bench Matters
(2) Solo & Small Firm Practice: Tips For Flying Solo
(3) The Job Outlook & Alternative Careers For Lawyers
(4) Juvenile Justice: Right to an Education & Intersections With the Juvenile Justice System
11:45- 1:15 p.m.: Luncheon
Luncheon keynote by Prof. Jason Gillmer, John J. Hemmingson Chair in Civil Liberties, Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane
1:15 - 2:30 p.m.: Afternoon Concurrent Sessions (A)
(1) Judicial Candidate Institute, Session 2
(2) Nonprofits & Board Governance
(3) Government & Public Service Careers
(4) Lawyer's Toolbox: Immigration Basics
2:30 - 2:45 p.m.: Break
2:45- 4:00 p.m.: Afternoon Concurrent Sessions (B)
(1) Judicial Candidate Institute, Session 3
(2) Civility & Professionalism: A Practitioner's Guide
(3) Politics, Policymaking, Lobbying, & Legislative Careers
(4) Bias & the Day-to-Day: Tips For Practitioners
4:00- 4:30 p.m.: Networking Reception
Closing remarks