Law & Society Symposium, 21 August | Event in Portland | AllEvents

Law & Society Symposium

The Alpha Institute

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Thu, 21 Aug, 2025 at 01:00 pm

3.5 hours

15 Casco St

Starting at USD 0

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Date & Location

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025 at 01:00 pm to 04:30 pm (GMT-04:00)

15 Casco St

15 Casco Street, Portland, United States

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Law & Society Symposium
Join us for a day of engaging discussions! TICKETS ARE BY DONATION (FIXED FEE FOR ATTORNEYS SEEKING CLEs)

About this Event

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:

  • Lived Experience First: Justice-impacted individuals will share powerful stories of navigating systems of punishment, support, and reentry—and how law and policy shaped their journeys.
  • Bridging Gaps in Access: 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.
  • BIPOC Attorney Roundtable: Attorneys of color will offer personal insights into their path to the profession, the structural barriers they faced, and the transformative role they play in building a more inclusive legal landscape.

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.



Agenda


🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:30 AM
Law & Society Symposium Agenda

🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Welcome
Host: Krystal Williams

🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM
First Hand Account of Maine’s Carceral System
Host: Joseph Jackson

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.



🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Break & Community Tabling

Info: Learn about the work of local nonprofits and community legal organizations.



🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Changing the System From the Inside Out

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.



🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:20 PM
BIPOC Lawyers in Maine
Host: Krystal Williams

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.



🕑: 04:30 PM
Wrap Up & Transition to Orange Bike Brewing

Info: Continue the conversations and connections at Orange Bike Brewing where we will have light refreshments.




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Ticket Info

Tickets for Law & Society Symposium can be booked here.

Ticket type Ticket price
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
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15 Casco St, 15 Casco Street, Portland, United States

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Law & Society Symposium, 21 August | Event in Portland | AllEvents
Law & Society Symposium
Thu, 21 Aug, 2025 at 01:00 pm
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