2011 Conference Schedule (TENTATIVE)

Preconference Reception - Thursday, May 19, 2011
Hosted by University of Washington School of Law
Sponsored by Perkins Coie LLP and Starbucks Coffee Company

Sixth Annual Statewide Diversity Conference - Friday, May 20, 2011
Hosted by Seattle University School of Law

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 - 10:15 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: How to Become a Judge: New Guides to Assist Aspiring Judges, The Process of Judicial Evaluations and Appointments to the Bench
  (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: Running for Judicial Office: Advice from Campaign Experts
  (2) Nonprofits & Board Governance
  (3) Government & Public Sector 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: Lessons from the Judges: Practical Advice on Seeking Judicial Office
  (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
Networking with conference sponsors and Judicial Candidate Institute speakers; closing remarks.

2011 Planning Committee

Sharon Payant, co-chair

Dainen Penta, co-chair

Teebah Alsaleh
Alison Bettles
Marc Bides

Jared Brickey

Lianne Caster

Abigail Daquiz
RaShelle Davis
Deanna Dawson
Rommel de las Alas
Sahar Fathi
Lourdes Fuentes
Cyrus Habib

Molly Lawrence
Mathiew Le

Suchi Sharma
Kim Tran
Rachel Wilhoit
Diana Young