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UALR William H. Bowen School of Law
2009 Ben J. Altheimer Sympsium
Friday, March 13, 2009
8:30 am to 4:30 p.m.
CLE Pending ~ 6 Hours
Watch www.law.ualr.edu/publications/lawreview for updates
The 2009 Ben J. Altheimer Symposium will be held on Friday, March 13, 2009 from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in the Friday Courtroom at the Bowen School of Law. The UALR Law Review produces the Symposium each year. The topic is Lawyering for Social Justice: Exploring the Roles of Immigration and G.L.B.T. Cause Lawyers.
This year’s symposium will focus on “cause lawyering.” Cause lawyering is defined as “any activity that seeks to use law-related means or seeks to change law or regulations to achieve greater social justice—both for a particular individual and for disadvantaged groups.” Current issues will be explored affecting immigrants and the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender communities. Specifically, a survey of current law will be provided, and, for lawyers and scholars working to advance these causes, practical guidance and perspectives on possible issues that may hinder progress in these areas will be offered.
The cost for those seeking CLE credit will be $72 (private attorneys) and $52 (government attorneys). This price includes lunch. Attorneys may visit the law school website, www.law.ualr.edu/publications/lawreview, or contact Carla Johnson at csjohnson@ualr.edu.