Our staff members educate audiences of trial attorneys, law students, and allied public interest groups about the vital role of the civil justice system and the role that Public Justice's public interest impact litigation work plays in keeping America's courthouse doors open for everyone. Following is a list of upcoming Public Justice speaking engagements and events.
If you would like to volunteer to speak or arrange for a Public Justice speaker at your event, contact Outreach Coordinator Cassandra Goings at cgoings@publicjustice.net or 202-797-8600, Ext. 244.
February 12, 2012 – American Association for Justice Winter Convention – ERISA Reimbursement Seminar – Phoenix, AZ
Public Justice Senior Attorney Leslie Brueckner and Kazan-Budd Attorney Matt Wessler are giving a seminar about ERISA. The event will be held 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Canyon Room of the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa. This event is open to members only.
February 13, 2012 – American Association for Justice Winter Convention – Specialized Track, Fighting for Justice in the Courts and in the Courtroom Session – Phoenix, AZ
Public Justice Executive Director Arthur Bryant is a panelist discussing, "The Impact of Recent Supreme Court Decisions — Opportunities and Setback." The event will start at 8:20 a.m. in the McArthur Salon 1-3 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa.
February 14, 2012 – American Association for Justice Winter Convention – Public Justice Presidents’ Party – Phoenix, AZ
The Presidents and President-Elects of the Public Justice Foundation and American Association for Justice are holding a reception. The event will be 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on the Aztec Patio of the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa.
February 18, 2012 – Yale Law School – New Haven, CT
Food Safety and Health Project Attorney Jessica Culpepper will speak at the RebLaw Conference about environmental law, animal law, and how they tie into food safety. For more information, visit www.yale.edu/reblaw.
February 23, 2012 – UC Hastings Business Law Journal Symposium – San Francisco, CA
Goldberg Attorney Amy Radon will be a panelist speaking about ADR and Binding Arbitration (AT&T v. Concepcion and progeny). The event will be held at UC Hastings Law School. For more information, visit http://www.uchastings.edu/.
February 24, 2012 – Hot Coffee Movie Showing – San Francisco, CA
The Public Justice Foundation and American Constitutional Society are hosting the movie event along with a reception at Golden Gate University starting at 5:00 p.m. Public Justice Foundation Board Member Ingrid Evans will facilitate the program. The event is free, but you will need to RSVP at http://acslaw.org/Hot_Coffee.
February 28, 2012 – Consumer Attorneys of California/San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association Class Action Seminar – San Francisco, CA
Senior Attorney Paul Bland will speak about "The Supreme Court, Class Actions, and Arbitration Issues." The event will be held at the Parc 55 Hotel. For more information, visit http://www.caoc.com/.
March 16, 2012 – National Employment Lawyers Association Conference – Seattle, WA
Staff Attorney Leslie Bailey is a panelist speaking on an overview of developments in arbitration law. For more information, visit http://www.nela.org/.
March 16, 2012 – Consumer Federation of America's Consumer Assembly 2012 – Washington, DC
Senior Attorney Paul Bland will give a keynote address from 11:30 a.m. to noon at the Embassy Suites Convention Center Hotel (900 10th St. NW). For more information, visit http://www.consumerfed.org/.
April 3, 2012 – Hot Coffee Movie Showing – Philadelphia, PA
The Public Justice Foundation, American Constitutional Society, and Shrager, Spivey & Sachs are hosting the movie event along with a reception at the University of Pennsylvania starting at 5:00 p.m. Public Justice Foundation Past President Mike Withey and Public Justice Foundation Board Member Brad Moore will facilitate the program. In addition, the director of the film/Public Justice Foundation Past President Susan Saladoff will participate. The event is free, but you will need to RSVP at http://acslaw.org/Hot_Coffee.
April 9-10, 2012 – Practicing Law Institute Annual Consumer Financial Services Institute – New York, NY
Kazan-Budd Attorney Matt Wessler is a panelist discussing arbitration. The event will be held at the PLI Center at 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. For more information, visit www.pli.edu/content.
April 11, 2012 – Hot Coffee Movie Showing – Seattle, WA
The Public Justice Foundation and American Constitutional Society are hosting the movie event along with a reception at the Seattle Public Library starting at 5:00 p.m. Public Justice Foundation Past President Mike Withey and Public Justice Foundation Board Member Brad Moore will facilitate the program. In addition, the director of the film/Public Justice Foundation Past President Susan Saladoff will participate. The event is free, but you will need to RSVP at http://acslaw.org/Hot_Coffee.
April 26, 2012 – Cardozo School of Law – New York, NY
Senior Attorney Paul Bland is a panelist discussing "The Problem: AT&T as It Is Unfolding." The panel discussion will be held 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.cardozo.yu.edu.
May 3, 2012 – Practicing Law Institute Annual Consumer Financial Services Institute – Chicago, IL
Senior Attorney Paul Bland is a panelist discussing arbitration. The event will be held at the University of Chicago Gleacher Center at 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. For more information, visit www.pli.edu/content.
May 4, 2012 – 8th District Judicial Conference – Cleveland, OH
Senior Attorney Paul Bland will be the keynote speaker discussing access to justice. The location and time TBD.
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Our ANNUAL GALA AND AWARDS DINNER, which takes place every July along with the PUBLIC JUSTICE SHOWCASE, is a popular summer stop for trial lawyers and the public interest community. It is there that the finalists for the nationally prestigious Trial Lawyer of the Year Award are feted and the winner is announced. Supporters can also test their bargaining skills in our lively live auction. The Gala makes for an elegant, fun and inspiring evening.
In addition to reports about our cutting-edge cases, the PUBLIC JUSTICE SHOWCASE features some of the top news- and decision-makers in public policy, law and advocacy. Our roster of previous keynote speakers reads like a Who's Who in the public interest community, including President Bill Clinton, Morris Dees, Jesse Jackson, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and California Attorney General Jerry Brown. Open to the public, the Public Justice Showcase is held each year in conjunction with the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Annual Convention.
For more information, contact Meetings & Events Manager Susan Gombert at sgombert@publicjustice.net or 202-797-8600, Ext. 235.