Plenary Session

 Loving v. Virginia: The History and the Impact on Civil Rights 40 Years Later

Moderator:
Angelique Davis, Seattle University School of Law

Panelists:
Mala Nagarajan & Vega Subramaniam, Plaintiffs in Andersen v. Sims
Phyl Newbeck, Vermont Law School and author of Virginia Hasn't Always Been for Lovers. Interracial Marriage Bans and the Case of Richard and Mildred Loving
Pat Novonty, Lead attorney in Andersen v. Sims 

Morning Concurrent Sessions

(1)  Insider’s View To The Bench 
(2) Increasing Diversity In The Private Sector

(3) The Nuts & Bols Of Solo Practice: Tips for Diverse Solo Practitioners
(4)  Increasing Civic Engagement Among Diverse Legal Professionals
(5) Pipeline Issues: Examples Of Washington's Innovation in Increasing Law School Matriculation of Diverse Students

Keynote Address

Reaching Our Communities: Arturo Gonzalez, Morrison & Foerster LLP

Afternoon Concurrent Sessions I
(1) What To Keep In Mind When Representing A Bi-Lingual And/Or Non-Citizen Client
(2) The Visible Invisibilty: Minority Women in Practice
(3) Washington’s New Domestic Partnership Law
(4) What’s Your Pitch? Learn What Executives and In-House Counsel Look For In Outside Counsel

Afternoon Concurrent Sessions II

(1) Balancing Your Practice While Parenting
(2) Increasing Diversity In The Public Sector
(3) Representing GLBT Clients: What Every Lawyer Should Know
(4) Expanding Your Expertise: Becoming a Court-Approved Interpreter, GAL, Mediator or Arbitrator