We hope you will be able to join the American Bar Association Law Student Division in Orange, California on October 3-4 for the Region IV Fall Leadership Summit.

This year's Conference will include high-profile guest speakers, presentations on new initiatives within the ABA, “How-to’s” for student-leaders to implement the various programs and utilize the grant-funds available through the ABA, and opportunities to discuss the leading concerns within the legal education system with others who have the initiative and dedication to take charge.

If you have any questions about the Fall Leadership Summit, please feel free to contact us.

• Chris Surmeier, 9th Circuit Governor
  University of San Diego School of Law
• Jameson Walker, 12th Circuit Governor
  
  University of Montana School of Law
• Lorin Kline, 14th Circuit Governor
  University of California-Davis School of Law
• Tiffany Ecker, 15th Circuit Governor
  University of Denver-Sturm College of Law
  

The Fall Leadership Summit is designed to bring law school leaders together to exchange ideas and develop camaraderie. You should make plans today to attend this summit if you are:

• A Current or aspiring law student leader:
  • Student Bar Association Presidents
  • Student Bar Association Officers
  • ABA Representatives
  • Law student interested in becoming a leader
• A law students leader interested in:
  • Discussing important issues facing law students and legal education.
  • Debating the issues of public policy that effect law students on both a regional and nation level.
  • Exchanging ideas for enhancing legal education.
  • Building a network with other law school leaders.

Hotel Accommodations
The meeting will be held in the Donald P. Kennedy Hall (Rooms 237A/B) of Chapman University School of Law. The Fall Leadership Summit Planning Committee suggests the following hotel(s) located near the campus:

Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County
100 The City Drive
Orange, California 92868-3204
714-634-4500
Visit the Doubletree Hotel website
Rooms are $119 single and $119.00 double plus applicable taxes. Shuttle transportation to the school can be arranged through the hotel.  When making your hotel reservations, be sure to have your credit card ready to hold your reservation.

Hilton Suites Anaheim/Orange
400 N. State College Boulevard
Orange, California 92868
714-938-1111
Visit the Hilton Suites website
Rooms are $110.00 single and $118.00 double plus applicable taxes. When making your hotel reservations, be sure to have your credit card ready to hold your reservation.

Advance Registration
*Advance registration for the Leadership Summit is now closed. If you were unable to register by September 28, and wish to register when you arrive at the meeting, please print out the on-site registration form and be sure to have it completed before you arrive at the Summit in order to expedite the check-in process.

On-Site Registration
Meeting registration will be open from 2:00pm to 4:00 pm on Friday, October 3, and from 8:00am to 9:00am on Saturday, October 4, in the foyer of the Donald P. Kennedy Hall.  Meeting attendees should stop at the registration table to sign-in, pickup their badge and a final schedule of events.

Making Airline Reservations
As a member benefit, you can fly to ABA meetings with unbeatable savings on airfares when you purchase your tickets through Orbitz Business. For information on the ABA Discounted Meeting Airfares Program, visit the ABA website. Two airports service Orange County: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John Wayne/Orange County Airport. For ground transportation options between the airport and Chapman, visit the airport websites:

• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
• John Wayne/Orange County Airport

Ground Transportation and Driving Instructions
Visit Chapman University's visitors website for driving instructions, parking information and maps.  

Other Information About the Meeting
For information about the American Bar Association Law Student Division, visit our website at www.abanet.org/lsd. Updates about this meeting will be posted on the 9th, 12th, 14th and 15th Circuit webpages as it becomes available.

• Who Should Attend This Summit
• Summit Schedule of Events
• Summit Details
• Important Deadline Dates
• Electronic Registration Form*

*Advance registration for the Leadership Summit is now closed. If you were unable to register by September 28, and wish to register when you arrive at the meeting, please print out the on-site registration form and be sure to have it completed before you arrive at the Summit in order to expedite the check-in process.

Registration Deadline Date:
Sunday, September 28, 2008

Chapman University School of Law
Donald P. Kennedy Hall (Rooms 237A/B)
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
714.997.6815
Law School Website

Additional information on speakers and topics will be posted as arrangements are finalized. All meetings will be held in Chapman University Law School's Donald P. Kennedy Hall (Rooms 237A/B) unless otherwise indicated.

Friday, October 3, 2008

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration and Check-in
Kennedy Hall Foyer

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Welcome Reception
Kennedy Hall Foyer
Join the Region IV Circuit Leadership for soft drinks and snacks as you mingle with other law student leaders from throughout your region.

Saturday, October 4, 2008

8:00am - 9:00am
Continental Breakfast/Late Registration and Check-in
Kennedy Hall Foyer

9:00am - 9:15am
Introductions

9:15am - 9:30am
Welcome
Invited Speaker: John C. Eastman, Chapman University Dean and Donald P. Kennedy Chair in Law

9:30am - 10:30am
Discussion - Motivating Your Student Body Into Action
The ABA Law Student Division is a dynamic entity and changes are always underway. Your host governors will discuss current trends and innovations in the following areas:

• Work-A-Day Community Service
• Diversity Day
• Mental Health Day
• Legislative Advocacy Update

10:30am - 10:45am
Break

10:45am - 12:00 Noon
Secrets to Establishing or Improving ABA Programs
Student leaders will guide a discussion on the best methods to implement or develop various ABA programs, such as convincing your school to provide counseling to depressed students by utilizing the Mental Health Toolkit.  Find out what worked at other law schools, what back-fired, and why

12:00 Noon - 1:00pm
Luncheon

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Public Debate
Discuss solutions to the most common problems facing law students, law schools and legal education.

2:30pm - 2:45pm
Break

2:45pm - 3:45pm
Open Discussion Roundtables
SBA Presidents and ABA Representatives will use this time as a forum for discussion of best practices, hot topics and pitfalls to avoid. Law students at every level are encouraged to participate in an effort to address issues and ideas to student leaders concerning programs and activities that will enhance their legal education inside and outside the classroom.

3:45pm - 4:15pm
Overview of Roundtable Discussions

4:15pm - 4:45pm
Turning Talking Ideas into Take Action Initiatives
Discussion of how law school leaders can effectively use the discussions and information they gathered during the summit to set a vision and agenda for the coming year and for law school leaders who will follow.

4:45pm - 5:00pm
Closing Remarks

5:00pm
Adjournment

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Mixer with Refreshments

Evening
Chapman Dialogue with Richard Falk
Sponsored by Chapman University School of Law
Richard Falk, the Bette and Wylie Aitken Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law at Chapman University School of Law, will speak on "Debating International Law Since 9/11: Principled and Pragmatic Controversies." Dinner will be provided. Details will be announced at the Leadership Summit for those who wish to attend.

• About the Law Student Division
• ABA Law Student Division Calendar
• Student Bar Association Presidents and ABA Reps