The Hastings Race & Poverty Law Journal's symposium will provide a forum for both open deliberation of the problems facing the United States and a critical exploration of how to advocate for our positions and needs, so that they are reflected in the decisions made by the Obama administration. 

The symposium brings together academics, legal advocates, policy makers, activists, students and members of the community for a dialogue on how to bring about social change and progress. The panel discussions will center on how decisions made have impacted our communities on the issues of grassroots mobilization, health care reform, and workers' rights. The panelists will also share analysis on the impact on the present-day advocacy and accountability efforts. At the end, participants will have an understanding of the legal tools available for those of us interested in supporting a progressive cause.

Thomas A. Saenz, President and General Counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund, will speak at 6:30pm. Reception to follow.

The event is free and open to the public, but please register online. MCLE credit available. 

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Symposium Details

Questions? Please contact Erika Romo at romoe@uchastings.edu

Schedule

Organizing for America: A Look Back on Victory with an Eye Toward the Future
3:30pm - 4:30pm in the ARC

Health Care for All: A Move Towards Equity?
4:30 - 5:30pm in the ARC

Employment Law: The Right to Work in Obama's America
4:30 - 5:30pm in the Dining Commons

Progressive Lawyering in an Era of Change: Tools for Advocacy and Accountability
5:30 - 6:30pm in the ARC

Reception to follow