Join Brian Concannon Jr., Esq., director of the Joseph Oregon-based Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti (IJDH) and coordinator of the Lawyers' Earthquake Response Network, as he discusses the international legal response to the earthquake in Haiti, including legal work conducted in both Haiti and the United States. The CLE will discuss the extreme mortality of the earthquake, to a large extent the result of inadequate development of the rule of law in Haiti, and of intentional policies implemented by the Haitian government and the international community. Mr. Concannon will also discuss both short-term efforts to enforce the rights of earthquake victims and longer-term efforts to build the stability necessary for Haiti to become less vulnerable to the next natural disaster.
WSBA International Practice Section and WSBA-CLE Presents "Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti"
When: Thursday,October 14, 2010
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Offices of Garvey Schubert Barer
Second & Seneca Building – 18th Floor
1191 Second Ave., Seattle
Attendees at this CLE will gain an understanding of:
- Expanding U.S. immigration opportunities for Haitians;
- The legal obligations of donor states under human rights law;
- Enforcing housing rights in Haiti; and
- Enforcing the rights of internally displaced people in Haiti.
Approved for 1.5 general CLE credits
Cost:
International Practice Section members – Free
Non-International Practice Section members – $35
Law students – Free
(Sorry, the WSBA-CLE Passport may not be used to register for this program.)
Please click on the following link to register for this timely seminar:
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