5:00 p.m. — 6:30 p.m.

Reception at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan

Wed., April 16, 2008

3:30 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.

Women of Color in the Legal Profession: Why it Means Success for Everyone - Capitol Room
presented by The ABA Commission on Women in the Profession
Co-sponsored by: ABA Section of Litigation, Young Lawyers Division, Section of Individual Rights and Responsibility and the Section of Litigation's Women Advocate and Minority Trial Lawyers Committees

6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception at Union Station in conjunction with ABA Day and Section of Litigation

Thurs., April 17, 2008

9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.

YLD Registration - Columbia Foyer

9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

LAB Meeting - Olympic

1:30 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.

Council Meeting - Columbia A/B

5:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.

Committee Expo and Joint Reception with Section of Litigation - Ticonderoga/Yorktown/Valley Forge

6:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.

Diversity Summit Reception
Sponsored by Miller & Chevalier
(All Diversity Summit registrants are invited to attend)

8:30 p.m. — 12:00 a.m.

YLD Welcome Reception

Fri., April 18, 2008

7:30 a.m. — 8:45 a.m.

Committee Substantive Breakfast Programs and Business Meetings presented by the Section of Litigation

8:30 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.

YLD Registration - Columbia Foyer

9:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.

Plenary: Real to Reel: Images of Ethics and Professionalism in the Courtroom - Regency A
presented by the Section of Litigation

9:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m.

Building your "Financial House": Financial Planning for the Young Lawyer - Bunker Hill
Co-sponsored by the American Bar Endowment

10:45 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

"Danger Will Robinson!"— An Introduction to Securitized Lending - Concord
Co-sponsored by the ABA Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section

Twombly and Leegin In The Trenches: What Has Changed In Antitrust Law - Bunker Hill
Co-sponsored by the ABA Section of Antitrust Law

The Litigator’s Toolbox: Presenting Winning Legal Arguments to Trial Judges - Ticonderoga
presented by the Section of Litigation

China, the New Frontier: Resolving Disputes with Chinese Businesses - Columbia A
presented by the Section of Litigation

Positioning Yourself for Promotion - Columbia B
presented by the Section of Litigation

Shifting the Securities Law Paradigm: The Brave New World of Litigating an Action Arising Under the Federal Securities Laws - Capitol Room
presented by the Section of Litigation

12:15 p.m. — 1:45 p.m.

Writers' Workshop - Yorktown/Valley Forge
Co-sponsored by the ABA Journal

John Minor Wisdom Awards Luncheon - Regency A — Ticketed Luncheon
presented by the Section of Litigation

2:00 p.m. — 3:15 p.m.

International Trade Law: The Basics and How It Affects You - Concord
Co-sponsored by the ABA Section of International Law

Putting ADR on Your Radar: Pursuing Careers in Mediation and Arbitration - Bunker Hill
Co-sponsored by the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution

Pardon the Litigation! - Yorktown/Valley Forge
presented by the Section of Litigation

In the Trenches: Preparing for Your First Trial - Ticonderoga
presented by the Section of Litigation

Johnny Won't You Blow Your Horn—Making the Most of False Claims Act / Qui Tam Litigation - Capitol Room
presented by the Section of Litigation

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

A Practical Guide to Working as a Lawyer Outside the USA - Concord
Co-sponsored by the ABA Section of International Law

Wills for Heroes Information Session - Bunker Hill

Dinner Dance at Union Station

Sat., April 19, 2008

7:30 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. — 1:30 p.m.

YLD Summit — Diversity: The Next Generation - Yorktown/Valley Forge