The American Constitution Society and the American Bar Association Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities, as well as state and local bar associations, are hosting a day-long conference on the pressing issues of civil rights, civil liberties and social justice being debated during the 2008 election season.

Carolyn Lamm, President-Elect of the American Bar Association, will deliver a welcome to Summit participants. A morning plenary session will provide an overview of the issues to be discussed during the day, and the impact of the upcoming election on individual rights issues. Panelists include Barbara Arnwine, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights; Lisa Brown, Executive Director of the American Constitution Society; Kay Hodge, President of the National Conference of Bar Presidents; and John Payton, Director-Counsel and President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

After the opening plenary, Summit participants may choose from 8 breakout sessions, following three program tracks:

The Summit will close with an afternoon plenary session on judicial elections and judicial independence. Panelists for the afternoon plenary include Bert Brandenburg, Justice at Stake; Hon. Joan Kessler, Wisconsin Court of Appeals; Hon. Vanessa Ruiz, District of Columbia Court of Appeals; and Ron Tabak, Special Counsel at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flomm LLP.

CLE credit will be available for some programs.

Opening Reception: Participants are invited to attend a complimentary welcome reception at the law offices of Drinker, Biddle & Reath LLP on Thursday, April 17, from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. DBR is located at 1500 K St. NW, Washington, DC.

A complete program is available for download. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW.

$85 ACS and ABA Members
$125 Non-Members
$25 Law Students