2010 Statewide Diversity Conference

8:45 – 10:15 am     Welcome & Introductions

                             Plenary Session: Implicit Bias and the Legal 
                                Profession
                             Remarks by WSBA President Sal Mungia
                             Plenary presentation on Turner v. Stime by Taki
                                Flevaris, K&L Gates
                             Plenary Sponsor: Seattle University School of Law

10:15 - 10:30 am    Break

10:30– 11:45 am    Morning Concurrent Sessions

(1) My Path to the Bench: Diverse Judges & Commissioners Share Their Stories

(2) Thinking Big, Flying Solo: Diverse Solo/Small Firm Attorneys Discuss Going Out on Your Own

(3) Nonprofits & Board Governance For the Diverse Attorney: What You Need to Know

(4) Lawyer's Toolbox: Family Law Basics

11:45– 1:15 pm      Luncheon
                             Luncheon Sponsors: Perkins Coie & University of
                               Washington School of Law
                             Remarks by Dean Kellye Testy, Dean, University of
                              Washington School of Law

(1) Pro Bono, Low Bono: Getting Legal Experience & Providing Access to Justice

(2) What Else Can I Do With a Law Degree?  Alternative Careers for JDs

(3)  Mind Your Ps and Ls: Politics, Policymaking, Lobbying, & Legislative Careers

(4) Lawyer's Toolbox: Civil Litigation Basics

(1) What's the Outlook?  State of the Economy & Job Transitions

(2) Practicing the Lost Art of Professionalism: Tips For Both New & Experienced Lawyers

(3) Legal Careers 101: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Law School (But Were Afraid to Ask)


(4) Lawyer's Toolbox: Criminal Law Basics