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Washington's legal community is invited to a pre-conference reception
to honor Washington's diverse judiciary
and to celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of the Diversity Conference
Thursday, June 24, 2010
5:00- 7:00 p.m. (Note time change)
Perkins Coie, 1201 3rd Avenue, Suite 4800, Seattle WA 98101
Sponsored by Perkins Coie LLP and Starbucks Coffee Company
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Fifth Annual Statewide Diversity Conference
Friday, June 25, 2010
Seattle University School of Law
Schedule and topics are subject to change
CLE credit available to a maximum of 4.75 credits
(3.5 general, 1.25 ethics)
8:00 – 8:45 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
Breakfast Sponsor: K&L Gates8:45 – 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
1:15 – 2:30 pm Afternoon Concurrent Sessions (A)
(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
2:30 - 2:45 pm Break
2:45– 4:00 pm Afternoon Concurrent Sessions (B)
(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)
This panel is especially for college students who are considering law school, or faculty, administrators and staff who advise pre-law students. Download a flyer here.
(4) Lawyer's Toolbox: Criminal Law Basics
4:00– 4:30 pm Networking Session & 5th Anniversary Celebration Networking Session & 5th Anniversary Celebration Sponsor: Davis Wright Tremaine
Remarks by Assistant Dean John Sklut, Gonzaga University School of Law