Twelfth Annual Hispanic Law Conference
The Latino/a Agenda in the New Administration and the 111th Congress
Co-sponsored by
WCL's Latino/a Law Students' Association, The Hispanic National Bar Association,
The Hispanic Bar Associations of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia
Thursday, March 5, 2009
12:15 PM - 9:15 PM
American University Washington College of Law
4801 Massachusetts Ave., NW Sixth Floor
Washington, DC 20016
American University Washington College of Law provides through its annual Hispanic Law Conference a forum for the promotion of issues that affect the Latino community, both nationally and internationally. The conference is held each spring as part of WCL’s Founders’ Celebration, and is the most important event for the WCL Latino community, bringing together a unique mix of personalities devoted to the progress of Latinos/as in the U.S. and in the hemisphere.
Schedule of Events
The College Experience
These events, taking place earlier in the day, are geared toward high-school students interested in enrolling in post-secondary education. They will provide a look at both law school and the undergraduate experience at American University.
12:15-1:45 PM
Lunch with Law Students
High school Latino/a students will have a one-on-one interaction with Latino/a law students in a friendly atmosphere to learn about life as a college student.
2:10-4:10 PM
American University Tour: Exploring Campus Life @ AU
An opportunity for local area high school students to receive a full college tour of American University.
Hispanic Law Conference Agenda
3:30-4:30 PM
Career Forum
The career forum offers JD and LL.M. students the opportunity to network with representatives of organizations in the private, public, and non-profit sectors.
4:40-5:00 PM
Welcome By Presidents of the Hispanic Bars (DC, Maryland, Virginia, and National Bar)
5:10-6:20 PM
1st Panel: First 100 Days of the New Administration
This panel will discuss the impact of the New Administration on pertinent issues to the Latino Community.
6:30-7:20 PM
2nd Panel: Reflections of Latino Lawyers
The panelists will discuss their career experiences as Latino lawyers.
7:30-9:15 PM
Annual Awards Dinner
Awards will be presented to those individuals who have significantly contributed to the progress of the Latino community.
No Charge - REGISTRATION REQUIRED - No Charge
Register Online
If you are interested in participating as an employer please contact Robin Fulton at rfulton@wcl.american.edu
For further information, please contact: Office of Special Events & Continuing Legal Education
American University Washington College of Law
Phone: 202-274-4075; Fax: 202-274-4079; or secle@wcl.american.edu