3.5 hours
15 Casco St
Starting at USD 0
Thu, 21 Aug, 2025 at 01:00 pm to 04:30 pm (GMT-04:00)
15 Casco St
15 Casco Street, Portland, United States
Welcome to the Law & Society Symposium!
Join us for an engaging and necessary conversation at the intersection of law, lived experience, and systemic equity. This 3-hour symposium brings together justice-impacted individuals, civil legal aid providers, public defenders, and attorneys to reflect on the realities and possibilities of a more just legal system.
Event Highlights:
Who Should Attend: Law students, aspiring public interest lawyers, social workers, educators, legal professionals, and community advocates interested in equity-centered legal practice.
Orange Bike Brewing Happy Hour Networking Event to follow, starting at 5 pm.
Info: Mr. Joseph Jackson, executive director of Maine Prisoners' Advocacy Coalition will curate a panel of justice-impacted individuals who will share powerful stories of navigating systems of punishment, support, and reentry—and how law and policy shaped their journeys.
Info: Learn about the work of local nonprofits and community legal organizations.
Info: Civil legal aid and public defense professionals will discuss the opportunities and limitations of their work, and explore how cross-sector collaboration can advance justice.
Info: Attorneys of color will offer personal insights into their path to the profession and the transformative role they play in building a more inclusive legal landscape.
Info: Continue the conversations and connections at Orange Bike Brewing where we will have light refreshments.
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Tickets for Law & Society Symposium can be booked here.
Ticket type | Ticket price |
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Donation | Free |
Attorney CLE - Full Event | 75 USD |
Attorney CLE - Session 1 | 30 USD |
Attorney CLE - Session 2 | 30 USD |
Attorney CLE - Session 3 | 30 USD |
General Admission (Non CLE)- Donations Appreciated | Free |