WSBA’s Civil Rights Law Section is hosting a CLE Nov 2nd, 2012,
Major U.S. Supreme Court Civil Rights Case Review - 2011–12 Term and Upcoming Term
This seminar will review major U.S. Supreme Court civil rights cases in the last term and set for the next term. Perry v. Perez is a voting rights case involving congressional redistricting maps, application of the Voting Rights Act, the growth of minority populations in Texas, and whether the districts should be drawn to create “minority-majority” districts. Arizona v. United States examines the constitutionality of State immigration laws and whether those laws are preempted by the federal laws. Looking ahead at the next term, in the affirmative action case of Fisher v. University of Texas, the Supreme Court will once again take up the constitutionality of race as a factor in university admissions. The seminar will conclude with an ethics presentation discussing ethical concerns posed by joint defense in Section 1983 cases involving individual defendants and municipalities.
When: November 2, 2012
11:30 a.m. Registration opens
5:30 p.m. Civil Rights Section Social with appetizers (The Purple Cafe)
Where: Century Square Building Alki Room
1501 Fourth Ave., 3rd Floor, Seattle
CLE Credits: 3.0 general and 1.0 ethics credit
Cost: Section Members undefined $50
Active attorneys/non-section members - $100
Law students - Free
For more information and to register, visit: http://www.mywsba.org/default.aspx?tabid=90&action=MTGProductDetails&args=7237
Washington Women Lawyers is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. PO Box 46107, Seattle, WA 98146
