Symposium – American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law

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The Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law is excited to announce the Fall Symposium will be held on Friday, October 27, 2022.

Fifty and Forward: a symposium celebrating WCL’s clinical program

Co-hosted by the Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law

Symposium: October 28, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

JGSPL is proud to co-host its Fall symposium with the WCL Clinical Program in celebration of its 50th anniversary. The event comprises of an Alumni Reception on the evening of Thursday, October 27th and a full-day symposium on Friday, October 28th. The Fifty and Forward Symposium will feature four themed panels:

The WCL Clinical Program: Where It Has Been, Where It Is, and Where It Is Going
Empathy, Connection, and Dealing with Trauma
Expanding Our Concept of Clinical Programs: New Clinics, New Approaches
Clinical Education and the Practice of Law: New Developments

Register for the event here: https://together.american.edu/page/44809/event/

Any questions or concerns can be directed to Esther Davila, Symposium Editor, at jgspl-symposium-editor@wcl.american.edu.

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JGSPL is proud to co-host its Fall symposium with

JGSPL is proud to co-host its Fall symposium with the WCL Clinical Program in celebration of its 50th anniversary. The event comprises of an Alumni Reception on the evening of Thursday, October 27th and a full-day symposium on Friday, October 28th. The Fifty and Forward Symposium will feature four themed panels:

The WCL Clinical Program: Where It Has Been, Where It Is, and Where It Is Going
Empathy, Connection, and Dealing with Trauma
Expanding Our Concept of Clinical Programs: New Clinics, New Approaches
Clinical Education and the Practice of Law: New Developments

Register for the event and full symposium schedule, list of panels, and the panelist’s bios can be found in at the Linktree in our bio!

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Next is Britt, a 3L from Knoxville, TN. Britt is interested in employment discrimination law and civil rights. This semester Britt is externing at the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless. When she’s not busy with law school related activities you can find her hanging out with her cat or doing yoga.

On Wednesday we introduce E-Board. Today we will b

On Wednesday we introduce E-Board. Today we will be introducing two of our Note & Comment Editors Hannah and Alexis.

Hannah is a rising 3L from Mechanicsburg,PA interested in Immigrants rights and womens rights. Outside of JGSPL she is a Deans Fellow for the Legal Rhetoric Program and a member of the International Refugee Assistance Program. When she’s not busy with law school you can find her hiking or watching related TV.

Next is Alexis, a 3L from Memphis, TN interested in Civil Rights and Labor and Employment Law. At WCL she is a member of the Black Law Student Association(BLSA) and the Christian Legal Society(CLS). When she’s not busy with law school you can find her watching superhero or SciFi movies and baking.

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Happy First Day of Classes! Today we will be introducing our Publications Editors Sabrina and Austin!

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On Wednesday we introduce E-Board! Today we’re introducing our Digital Media & Outreach Editor, Rolonda. Rolonda is a rising 3L from Washington DC. She is interested in Reproductive Justice, Family Law, Impact Litigation and Policy. Outside of JGSPL she is a Dean’s Fellow for the Office of Diversity and the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Program, and Co President of the Women of Color Coalition. When she’s not busy with law school activities you can find her going to amusement parks or enjoying brunch.

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