2008 Calendar
Civil Rights Law Journal Election Law Symposium
October 23, 2008, 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Jones Day - 7th Floor Conference Facilities
51 Louisiana Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
The Civil Rights Law Journal, with sponsor Jones Day, is hosting Congressman Tom Davis as the keynote speaker at this year's symposium on Election Law. This timely program will address the Federal Government's intervention into state-run elections and the legal issues that may result, especially in the wake of Bush v. Gore; the future of campaign finance regulation, focusing on the regulation of independent advertising, restrictions on lobbyists, bundling, enforcement, and public financing of campaigns in light of current laws; and the constitutionality of the 2006 Voting Rights Act Reauthorization under cases such as NW Austin Municipal Utility District v. Gonzales and Marion v. Crawford County Election Board, as well as recent challenges to Arizona state law that requires residents show proof of citizenship when registering to vote.
The event is free of charge and is approved for 3 Virginia CLE credits. For specific information and updates, please visit the symposium website at http://www.law.gmu.edu/gmucrlj/symposium.php or contact Symposium Editor Joanna Sherry at jsherry@gmu.edu.
Virginia Bar Swearing In Ceremony - Monday, October 27, 2008
The School of Law is again hosting a Breakfast Reception in honor of our alumni being sworn into the Virginia State Bar, and invites each of them, their guests and all alumni in the Richmond-area to join us:
9:30 a.m. until Noon, preceding the official swearing-in ceremony
at the Greater Richmond Convention Center
300 North 5th Street
Richmond, Virginia
Please RSVP by October 22 Click Here to RSVP
If you have any questions, contact Dana Fallon at (703) 993-9829 or emailing Alumni Services at lawalum@gmu.edu.
Food and beverage bar will remain open throughout the reception, so guests are welcome to come and go as they please.
As a reminder, alumni being sworn in must sign in with bar officials the morning of October 27th.
Do you have an idea or suggestion for an Alumni event? The Alumni Services Office welcomes your suggestions, which can be emailed to lawalum@gmu.edu.
Legislative and Judicial Reception for Hampton Roads
Thursday, November 20, 2008, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Town Point Club
World Trade Center
101 West Main Street, Third Floor
Norfolk, VA 23510 -- Valet parking available
Meet and mingle with the area's judges, legislators, and leading lawyers.
Confirmed speakers are H. Morgan Griffith, Virginia House of Delegates, Majority Leader, and David B. Albo, Virginia House of Delegates Courts of Justice Committee Chairman
Proceeds benefit the George Mason University School of Law. Advance tickets are $20 per person; $15 for Mason Law Alumni; Members of the judiciary and legislature are free. Tickets at the door are $25. RSVP by November 14 for advance tickets here.
Join Organizing Sponsor Albo & Oblon, L.L.P. as a sponsor of this event by contacting Dana Fallon at 703-993-9862 or lawalum@gmu.edu. Download the event flyer for more information about sponsorship and this unique Hampton Roads event.
