THE 13th ANNUAL NLLSA CONFERENCE

REGISTRATION FORM

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Please contact the Palmer-House Hilton Hotel directly for guest room reservations. To ensure accommodations, please make your hotel reservation early. The deadline for making a room reservation at the conference rate is September 4, 2009.

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DePaul University College of Law LLSA Office, Room 708 25 E. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60604

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Conference Fee Per Person

Dates

Early Registration $65 Before June 5

Regular Registration $75 June 5 - August 30

Late Registration $95 After August 30

DePaul LLSA 25 E. Jackson Boulevard Room 708 Chicago, IL 60604

(312) 362-5145 nllsachicago@gmail.com

National Latino/a Law Student Association Conference 2009

LA FUERZA DEL CAMBIO, LA ESPERANZA DEL FUTURO

The Power of Change, The Hope for Tomorrow

The 2009 National Latino/a Law Student Association (NLLSA) Conference is designed to help mold the leaders of tomorrow into compassionate professionals who value community service. Our theme, “La Fuerza del Cambio, La Esperanza del Futuro” (The Power of Change, The Hope of Tomorrow), illustrates the focus on making a positive difference in society both in and out of the courtroom. We also will recognize the achievements of leaders who have worked to diversify the legal community and helped pave the way for young Latino lawyers.

The weekend will feature topical discussions and workshops to address legal issues affecting the Latino community. Panelists will offer strategies for succeeding both during and after law school. Also planned are networking events and opportunities to enjoy the city’s cultural sights and vibrant nightlife. In addition, a community service event will give attendees a chance to make a positive contribution to a Chicago-based social services organization.

Conference Co-Chairs Edmundo Cuevas Nathaniel Hernandez Marcos Popovich

How to Register

Conference registration is open from May 1 through September 4, 2009. Participants may register online at www.law.depaul.edu/nllsa or may submit the attached form with the appropriate payment.

Early Registration $65 Before Jun 5

Regular Registration $75 Jun 5 – Aug 30

Late Registration $95 After Aug 30

Palmer-House Hilton Hotel

Select conference events will be held at Chicago’s historic Palmer-House Hilton Hotel, 17 E. Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois.

In addition to being located in the heart of Chicago’s Loop, the hotel is within walking distance of DePaul University College of Law, Millennium Park, Michigan Avenue and hundreds of other attractions.

A special room rate of $169 per night is available for conference attendees. To receive this rate, please reserve your room by September 4, 2009, by calling (877) 865-5321 or booking online at www.palmerhousehiltonhotel.com. Use code NLL.

Local Transportation

The Palmer-House Hilton is easily accessible by public transportation, CTA.

From O'Hare International Airport, take the CTA Blue Line to the Monroe stop. The Palmer House is located one block east on Monroe Street, between State and Wabash.

From Midway Airport, take the CTA Orange Line to the Adams/Wabash stop. The Palmer House is located on the west side of Wabash Avenue, between Adams and Monroe.

You can also visit the CTA Web site to plan your exact route, www.transitchicago.com.

Questions?

For additional information, please contact the conference coordinators at (312) 362-5145 or by e-mail at nllsachicago@gmail.com.

THE 13th ANNUAL NATIONAL LATINO/A LAW STUDENT ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE

September 24 - 27, 2009

Chicago, Illinois

Hosted by DePaul University College of Law

L a F u e r z a d e l C a m b i o , L a E s p e r a n z a d e l F u t u r o

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Moot Court Competition 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Early Arrival Cocktail Party 5:30 p.m.

Friday, September 25, 2009

Moot Court Competition Finals 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Welcome Luncheon 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. This opening event features a welcome from prominent Latina/o lawyers, judges and community leaders.

Career Expo and LL.M. Fair Throughout the afternoon, students who have submitted a resume in advance will be able to meet with law firm representatives and other employers. LL.M. program representatives also will be available to discuss their programs.

Panels & Workshops, CLE Credit Available Workshop Cycle I: 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Workshop Cycle II: 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. DePaul Center, 8th Floor

Census 2010: Be Counted, Be Heard This panel addresses the 2010 Census and how it will affect Latino political representation. What steps can be taken to prevent the Latino vote from being unfairly diluted during the complex process of redistricting?

Making Connections, Making a Career Networking is an essential skill that is not taught in the classroom. This panel focuses on ways to turn a chance encounter at a cocktail party into a potential job lead and how to increase your chances of landing the job you want after graduation.

Actual Innocence: From Wrongful Conviction to Exoneration Few Americans realize the challenges that await someone who has been falsely accused of a crime and imprisoned only to be later exonerated. This panel will discuss the existing problems in the criminal justice system that lead to wrongful convictions and the implications for minorities.

Doing Business in Latin America If you are planning on jet-setting across Brazil one day and drafting a contract in Chile the next, there are certain things you should know. This panel will discuss the ways you can prepare yourself to practice in 21st Century Latin America.

Getting a Seat at the Table: Strategies for Making Partner Joining a large law firm can sometimes lead to unexpected moments of culture shock. This panel addresses the challenges and advantages of being Latino in a big firm, and what its like to get on the partnership track.

Saturday, September 26, 2009

NLLSA Board Elections 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. DePaul Center

Lunch 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. DePaul Center, 11th Floor

Panels & Workshops, CLE Credit Available Workshop Cycle I: 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Workshop Cycle II: 3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. DePaul Center, 8th Floor

Immigration: “No Se Olvida Los Niños” Often apprehended while traveling alone or without their parents, children who have been detained by ICE pose a unique set of challenges. This panel will address the special issues attorneys face when representing them.

“Los Estudiantes de Hoy, Los Profesores de Mañana” When it comes to the number of Latino law professors in academia, there is room for improvement. This panel will discuss what it takes to teach at the law school level.

Modern Latin America: The Current Divide Between Left and Right Change is in the air throughout Latin America with some countries swinging leftward and others moving toward the middle. And then there’s Cuba. This panel will discuss these changes and how they might influence future U.S. foreign policy.

Lat. Crit. Panel ‘LatCrit theory' is a relatively recent genre of critical ‘outsider jurisprudence' – a category of contemporary scholarship including critical legal studies, feminist legal theory, critical race theory, critical race feminism, Asian American legal scholarship and queer theory.

Solito: The Practical Reality of Practicing Solo This panel will discuss what it is like to hang a shingle out in the neighborhood and how you can tailor your practice to meet the changing needs of the community.

Gala Dinner Palmer House Hilton, The Empire Ballroom 17 E. Monroe Street

This event will feature several high-profile speakers. Honorees will be recognized for their achievements and the winners of the moot court competition will be announced.

Community Service Project One of NLLSA’s main goals is to give back to the communities that have given us so much. Therefore, our programming will include an opportunity for attendees to participate in a community service project in Chicago.

T h e P o w e r o f C h a n g e , T h e H o p e o f T o m o r r o w

PRELIMINARY AGENDA