Law, Poverty, & Economic Inequality

Conference Information

April 3-4, 2008 | Valparaiso University School of Law

Poverty and persistent economic inequality have differing consequences but, often, overlapping impact on vulnerable constituencies--among them children, minorities, indigenous communities, immigrantes and refugees, women, and the elderly.

This April, scholars, advocates, and policymakers will gather at Valparaiso University School of Law to investigate economic inequality in local and global context, exploring what the law and legal institutions can do to alleviate poverty.

Join us as we examine contemporary constitutional strategies, formal legal strategies, and the relationship of both to grassroots anti-poverty campaigns; as well as the limitation of legal strategies in the face of entrenched, structural social and economic impediments to equality.

Deadlines

The registration deadline is March 3, 2008. Registrations postmarked after this date will be accepted on a space-available basis. Payment must accompany registration.

Accommodations

Hotel reservations may be obtained by contacting Courtyard by Marriott, 2301 E. Morthland Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383, (219) 465-1700. A conference rate of $85/night is available until March 3, 2008.

CLE Information

This conference has been approved for CLE credit by the Indiana Commission on Continuing Legal Education. Attorneys seeking CLE credit are responsible for self-reporting to the appropriate MCLE Board or Commission. A Uniform Certification of Attendance form will be included in your conference materials.

Amenities

Registration fee includes all conference sessions and materials; Thursday boxed lunch and coffee; Friday morning and afternoon coffee, lunch, and evening cocktail reception.

Refunds

Should you need to cancel your reservation, please contact Faye Jackson at (219) 465-7829. Refunds, less a $25 processing fee, will be issued for cancellations received prior to March 20, 2008.