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Georgetown University Law Center
The Bernard S. and Sarah M. Gewirz Student Center
12th Floor
600 New Jersey Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001
202.662.9000
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Law students from the from the Ohio Valley to the to the tip of Maine are invited to attend the ABA Law Student Division 2009 Fall Regional Leadership Summit, October 2-3, 2009 at Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, DC. Join your fellow law students in a substantive discussion of law, leadership, and marketability.

There is no registration fee to attend this meeting yet just look at all the valuable opportunities available to you during the Leadership Summit:

• Learn from practicing attorneys about how to thrive in the legal profession;
• Cultivate your leadership skills through practical approaches and tips from other student leaders and experienced attorneys;
• Learn how law school leaders can effectively set a vision and agenda for the coming year and for law school leaders who will follow; and
• Take home valuable tips and strategies for planning and implementing law school activities and events.

We hope you will join us October 2-3, 2009 for the ABA Law Student Division Regional Fall Summit at Georgetown University Law Center. If you have any questions about the Fall Leadership Summit, please feel free to contact us.

• Pablo Ros, 1st Circuit Governor
  Harvard Law School
• David Rozen, 2nd Circuit Governor
  Albany Law School
• Ashton Iranfar, 3rd Circuit Governor
  Penn State University-Dickinson School of Law
• Albert Asphall, 11th Circuit Governor
  Howard University School 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:

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

The Fall Leadership Summit will be held at Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, DC.

Hotel Accommodations
ABA members are eligible for discounts on room rates from Starwood Hotels. The Georgetown University Visitors website also offers options for overnight accommodations. Below, the Fall Leadership Summit Planning Committee has provided a list of hotels located near the University for your convenience. Length of travel noted reflects the distance from the Union Station Metro to the Law Center.

The Liaison
415 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 638-1616
Union Station Metro (red line): walking distance
Law Center: .3 miles
Georgetown University Shuttle (GUTS) available to main campus.

Hotel George
15 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(800) 576-8331
Union Station Metro (red line): walking distance
Law Center: .3 miles
Georgetown University Shuttle (GUTS) available to main campus.

Hyatt Regency
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(800) 233-1234
Union Station Metro (red line): walking distance
Law Center: .2 miles
Georgetown University Shuttle (GUTS) available to main campus.

Phoenix Park Hotel
520 North Capitol, NW
(800) 824-5419
Washington, DC 20001
Union Station Metro (red line): walking distance
Law Center: .3 miles
Georgetown University Shuttle (GUTS) available to main campus.

Washington Court Hotel
525 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(800) 321-3010
Union Station Metro (red line): walking distance
Law Center: .2 miles
Georgetown University Shuttle (GUTS) available to main campus.

Finding a Roommate
Law Student Division members seeking a roommate to share expenses during the Fall Leadership Summit may complete and submit the Roommate Request Form. Contacting potential roommates and agreeing upon arrangements will be your own responsibility. The ABA Law Student Division does not assume any responsibility for making such arrangements. Below is a list of individuals currently seeking roommates:

Female
None at this time

Male
Maurice Williams
Touro Law School

Advance Registration
Advance registration is now closed. You may register on site at the meeting. To register at the meeting, please print out the onsite registration form and have it completed before you arrive in order to expedite the check-in procedure.

On-Site Registration
Meeting registration will open at 8:00am on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Georgetown University Law Center. Attendees should stop at the registration table to sign-in and pick up their badge and a final program. To register at the meeting, please print out the onsite registration form and have it completed before you arrive in order to expedite the check-in procedure.

Making Airline Reservations
The Washington, DC area is served by two airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Dulles International Airport. Depending upon your specific travel needs and your city of origin, some airlines may offer better prices at one location as compared to another. When comparing fares and schedules, Law Student Division members should visit the ABA website for information on the ABA Discounted Meeting Airfares Program. Be sure to indicate that you are attending an "ABA Calendar Meeting" when booking your airfare through Orbitz.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, commonly known as National Airport, is located in Arlington County, Virginia and is the closest airport to downtown Washington, DC. National Airport is the most convenient of the area airports for visitors staying in the heart of the city. The airport is accessible by Metro. During rush hour, National Airport can be difficult to get to, especially from the suburbs of Maryland and Virginia.

• Official Website of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
• Ground Transportation Options from the airport into the District

Washington Dulles International Airport is located in Chantilly, Virginia, 26 miles from downtown Washington, DC. Dulles is a major hub for domestic and international air travel. The Airport is currently in the midst of a major construction program to include expansion of Concourse B, a new runway, and an automated people mover. The airport is connected to the region’s highway system via a 16-mile Airport Access Highway dedicated to airport users.

• Official Website of Dulles Airport
• Ground Transportation Options from the airport into the District
• Directions and Maps

Ground Transportation and Driving Instructions
Directions to the law school and information on parking during the meeting are provided by the law school's visitors website:

• Georgetown University - How to Get to the Campus
• Transportation Suggestions from Georgetown University

Georgetown Law is equidistant from the Union Station and Judiciary Square stops on the Red Line of the metro. There is limited street parking. Map and Directions. The Friday evening reception at Dubliner is 1 block from the Union Station stop on the Red Line. There is limited parking.

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 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 11th Circuit webpages as they becomes available.

Additional information on speakers and topics will be posted as arrangements are finalized. All meetings will be held at Georgetown University Law Center unless otherwise indicated.

Georgetown Law is equidistant from the Union Station and Judiciary Square stops on the Red Line of the metro. There is limited street parking. Map and Directions

Friday, October 2, 2009

7:30pm - 10:00pm
Welcome Reception
Dubliner Restaurant & Pub
520 N. Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
P: 202.737.3773
Attire: Business Casual
Join your host Circuit Governors for an evening of networking with other meeting attendees and members of the local bar.
Dubliner is 1 block from the Union Station stop on the Red Line. There is limited parking.

Saturday, October 3, 2009

8:00am - 8:30am
Continental Breakfast and Registration

8:30am - 9:00am
Introductions and Welcome Address

• Elena Romerdahl, ABA Representative, Georgetown University Law Center
• Mark B. Pascua, ABA Law Student Division Secretary-Treasurer, Rutgers School of Law-Canden
• Yasmin J. Gabriel, ABA Law Student Division Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates, Howard University School of Law
• Pablo Ros, 1st Circuit Governor, Harvard Law School
• David Rozen, 2nd Circuit Governor, Albany Law School
• Ashton Iranfar, 3rd Circuit Governor, Penn State University-Dickinson School of Law
• Albert Asphall, 11th Circuit Governor, Howard University School of Law

9:00am - 10:15am
Leadership in a Time of Change and Crisis
As a law student leader, you learn to negotiate, listen, organize, advocate, and manage your time. This invaluable experience teaches you how to work with others to resolve conflicts between parties, to prioritize responsibilities and cultivate your public speaking skills. Join us for a discussion designed to help you discover your hidden leadership potential and provide you with proven strategies for nurturing your talents as a leader while in law school and beyond.

• Alexandra Meise Bay, White & Case LLP
• Sydney Butcher, Attorney for the State of Maryland
• Marc Rotenberg, Electric Information Privacy Center
• Lisa Schnall, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office of Legal Counsel
• Prof. Joan Schaffner, George Washington University Law School
• David J. Taylor, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney

10:15am - 10:30am
Break

10:30am - 11:30am
The Legal Profession Today and For the Future
Many law students are anxious about the uncertainty in the legal community.  We have invited some of the area's most prominent legal professionals to lead a discussion designed to help put the economic impact on legal education and the overall practice of law into perspective. Get the real story about the scope of the legal profession and meet some amazing law professionals who have used their law degrees to pursue unique and often surprising legal career paths. Take home insider tips to landing an associate position and excelling during that all important first year.

• Thomas Dupree, Hiring Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, Washington, DC
• Gihan Fernando, Associate Dean for Career Services, Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC
• Dean Veryl Miles, Catholic University of America-Columbus School of Law, Washington, DC
• Joseph E Sandler, Sandler Reiff & Young PC
• Sara Walshe, Office of Bar Counsel

11:30am - 12:00 Noon
Motivating Your Student Body Into Action
Take home tips for motivating your student body into action. Student leaders and aspiring leaders are invited to participate in these open discussions and exchange ideas and strategies for enhancing the legal education experience at the law school level. Discover how to get the most from your ABA membership, how to plan a successful Work-A-Day Community Service event, and strategies for making your law school's Diversity Day and Mental Health Day successful.

• Daniel Suvor, 2007-2008 Chair, ABA Law Student Division, Special Assistant to the General Counsel, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

12:00 Noon - 1:15pm
Lunch with Experience
Discuss your legal career with local law professionals who will share insights about adjusting and thriving in the profession. Learn what is really relevant from the law school experience and how to refine your career expectations while you're still in law school. Remember to bring your business cards, just in case an opportunity arises during these informal discussions.

• Amanda Baker, Nixon Peabody LLP (Intellectual Property)
• Erek L. Barron, Kemet & Hunt, PLLC  (General)
• Jean Male Baxley, Crowell & Moring LLP (Tax)
• William Bennett, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Energy and Regulatory)
• Montina M. Cole, Schiff Hardin (Energy, Sustainable Energy and Climate Change)
• Jeff Dennis, Edison Electric Institute (Energy and Administrative Law)
• Chapin Fay, Committee on Oversight & Government Reform (Government Relations/Election Law/Congressional Investigations)
• Jack L Hobaugh Jr, Blank Rome LLP (IP Litigation)
• Kirra Jarratt, Legislative Counsel, Governmental Affairs Office, American Bar Association (non-profit)
• Robert Markle, U.S. Department of Justice (Appellate Practice)
• Geraldine Muir, Associate/Dow Lohnes PLLC (Postsecondary Education)
• Amanda Pugh, Nixon Peabody (Syndication)
• Matthew Reinhard, Miller & Chevalier, Chtd. (White Collar Litigation)
• Luke W. Reynolds, FDIC, Chief (Community Affairs Outreach & Program Development)
• Marc Rotenberg, Electric Information Privacy Center (Internet Civil Liberties)
• Lisa Schnall, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office of Legal Counsel (Employment Discrimination)
• Victor Schwartz, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP (Public Policy)
• Derek Shaffer, Partner, Cooper & Kirk, PLLC (Constitutional, Administrative, Governmental Litigation)
• John Simson, SoundExchange (Entertainment and Copyright)
• Daniel Suvor, Office of General Counsel, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Government, Health Care)

1:15pm - 2:15pm
Keynote Address by Robert B. Barnett
Williams & Connolly LLP (Washington DC)
Mr. Barnett is the man some people call Washington’s most influential behind-the-scenes operator, and the link among politicians, authors, government officials, journalists, ex-presidents, future presidents, and even foreign leaders. An experienced litigator, Mr. Barnett represents major corporations in litigation matters, corporate work, contracts, crisis management, transactions, government relations, and media relations. During his thirty years of practice, he has represented clients before almost every executive department and administrative agency in Washington. Tell me more >>>

2:15pm - 2:45pm
National Initiatives
Learn how the policies of the ABA and the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar affect law students on a daily basis.  Discuss the issues that the ABA will address in the coming year and give your input about the hottest issues in legal education.

• Daniel Theis, ABA Law Student Division Liaison to the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, Harvard Law School

2:45pm - 3:00pm
Break

3:00pm - 4:15pm
"Idea-Raisers" and Discussion Roundtables
Use this session as a forum for raising issues and presenting your ideas for enhancing the law school experience both inside and outside the classroom. Share your law school's strategies for successful programs or seek advice on how to make a mediocre idea into a memorable event. Whatever the issue, bring your ideas with you, be prepared to think outside the box, and join your fellow law students for what promises to be a lively and thought provoking discussion.

4:15pm - 5:15pm
The Role of the ABA in My Career
Give yourself a competitive edge. A panel of legal professionals from both the public and private sectors will share concrete tips and strategies for building your resume and getting the most bang out of your networking efforts. Learn how your involvement in the organized bar can help you accomplish your goals and stand out above the competition. Despite the current economic climate, discover how your volunteer work in the bar can lead to securing an internship, summer job or your first associate position.

• Jeff Dennis, Edison Electric Institute
• Jack L Hobaugh Jr, Blank Rome LLP
• Karen M Lockwood, The Lockwood Group, LLC
• Patricia H Wittie, Oldaker Belair & Wittie LLP

5:15pm - 5:30pm
Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks

5:30pm
Adjournment

6:30pm
Dutch-Treat Dinner
Vapiano Restaurant-Chinatown
623-625 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
P. 202.621.7636
hstreet@vapiano.com