SAVE THE DATE!
The NAWJ 2025 Midyear Meeting will take place at the Lawyers Club at the University of Michigan School of Law in Ann Arbor, Michigan and accommodations will be available at the Graduate Hotel a few blocks away.
REGISTRATION:
| Registration Rates |
Early Bird Rate (through February 26) |
Regular Rate (through March 14) |
| Member Rate |
$299.00 |
$329.00 |
| Non-Member Rate |
$369.00 |
$389.00 |
The cancelation fee for persons who cancel before March 6, 2025, is $50. Registrants who cancel after March 6, 2025, will not be eligible for a refund.
HOTEL INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS:
Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor
615 E. Huron St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Hotel group room block rates are $329/night and the hotel reservation cutoff is February 26, 2025. Use the following link to make your reservation:
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=ARBGAGU&arrivalDate=2025-03-20&departureDate=2025-03-22&groupCode=NAWJ
Program and Schedule
Information subject to change, All times listed in EDT
| Thursday, March 20 |
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| 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Professional legal photographer Emma Burcusel will be available for styled professional headshots. Sessions are $100 and take approximately 10 minutes. |
| 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
NAWJ Board of Directors Meeting |
| 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM |
Planting the Seed Program - Law Student Mentorship |
| 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
Resource Board Meeting |
| 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
Opening Reception |
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| Friday, March 21 |
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| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
Breakfast |
| 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM |
Education Session - Compassionate Judges |
| 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM |
Education Session - Women in Prison and Family Preservation |
| 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM |
Lunch with Speaker - Featuring Chief Justice Elizabeth T. Clement |
| 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM |
Education Session - Specialized Courts Panel - Tribal Courts, Juvenile Courts, Human Trafficking Courts, and Street Courts |
| 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM |
Education Session - AI and Self-Represented Litigants |
| 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM |
Dinner on own |
| 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Dessert Reception |
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| Saturday, March 22 |
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| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Education Session - Presented by JAMS
Making the Move: Best Practices, Ethics & Tips to Transition to ADR
Transitioning to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) can be a rewarding career change, but it requires a unique set of skills and ethical considerations distinct from those in judging or lawyering. This program is designed to help you determine if ADR is the right path for you and to guide you through the transition process.
Join us to explore:
- The key differences between ADR and traditional legal roles
- How to evaluate if a career in ADR aligns with your professional goals
- Various pathways to establishing a practice in arbitration, mediation, court-appointed neutral work, hearing examiner roles, or as an ombuds
- Practical steps to successfully transition into the ADR field
- Common challenges faced during the transition and expert tips to overcome them
- Ethical dilemmas unique to mediation and arbitration and how to navigate them
Gain insights from experienced panelists who have successfully made the switch and learn how to make your transition to ADR smooth and successful.
Panelists:
Hon. Heather A. Welch (Ret.)
Hon. Denise Langford Morris (Ret.) |
