Consumer Law Review Symposium 2021
Racial Justice In Consumer Law
Thursday, March 4, 2021
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 5, 2021
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Registration
About
This year's symposium will consist of three panels, followed by Q&A sessions after each panel. The first panel which will take place on March 4th at 4 pm (CST) will be on "Antiracist Policy in Consumer Law" with discussion of bridging the gap between businesses and consumers. The first panel will be followed by a social hour that starts at 5:30 pm. The second panel which will occur on March 5th at 9 am (CST) will be on "Racial Inequity in Lending Practices" with discussion on fintech and recent bankruptcy legislation. The final panel on March 5th will be on "The Government's Role in Consumer Protection" with discussion on the government's interplay with housing, healthcare and businesses. The program will culminate with a keynote speech by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Symposium Format
This event will be held virtually using Zoom.
Cost & CLE
Up to 3.5 Hours of CLE credit available. CLE is complementary this year.
Contact
Contact LUC.CLRsymposium@gmail.com with any questions.
Agenda
Panel I - Antiracist Policy in Consumer Law - March 4, 4:00 PM
- Deseriee Kennedy - Professor of Law, Tuoro Law Center
- Andrea Freeman - Professor of Law, University of Hawaii
- Odette Williamson - Staff Attorney, NCLC
Panel II - Racial Inequity In Lending Practices - March 5, 9:00 AM
- Winnie Taylor - Professor of Law, Brooklyn Law School
- Ted Janger - Professor of Law, Brooklyn Law School
- Chris Willis - Partner, Ballard Spahr
- Bob Sullivan - Author, Journalist
Panel III - The Government's Role on Consumer Protection - March 5, 10:40 AM
- John Yinger - Professor of Economics, Syracuse University
- Anne-Marie Hakstian - Professor of Business, Salem State University
- Daniel Threet - Research Analyst, NLIHC
- Morgan Williams - General Counsel, NFHA
Keynote Address - March 5, 12:00 PM
- Kwame Raoul - Attorney General, State of Illinois
Racial Justice In Consumer Law
Thursday, March 4, 2021
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 5, 2021
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Registration
About
This year's symposium will consist of three panels, followed by Q&A sessions after each panel. The first panel which will take place on March 4th at 4 pm (CST) will be on "Antiracist Policy in Consumer Law" with discussion of bridging the gap between businesses and consumers. The first panel will be followed by a social hour that starts at 5:30 pm. The second panel which will occur on March 5th at 9 am (CST) will be on "Racial Inequity in Lending Practices" with discussion on fintech and recent bankruptcy legislation. The final panel on March 5th will be on "The Government's Role in Consumer Protection" with discussion on the government's interplay with housing, healthcare and businesses. The program will culminate with a keynote speech by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Symposium Format
This event will be held virtually using Zoom.
Cost & CLE
Up to 3.5 Hours of CLE credit available. CLE is complementary this year.
Contact
Contact LUC.CLRsymposium@gmail.com with any questions.
Agenda
Panel I - Antiracist Policy in Consumer Law - March 4, 4:00 PM
- Deseriee Kennedy - Professor of Law, Tuoro Law Center
- Andrea Freeman - Professor of Law, University of Hawaii
- Odette Williamson - Staff Attorney, NCLC
Panel II - Racial Inequity In Lending Practices - March 5, 9:00 AM
- Winnie Taylor - Professor of Law, Brooklyn Law School
- Ted Janger - Professor of Law, Brooklyn Law School
- Chris Willis - Partner, Ballard Spahr
- Bob Sullivan - Author, Journalist
Panel III - The Government's Role on Consumer Protection - March 5, 10:40 AM
- John Yinger - Professor of Economics, Syracuse University
- Anne-Marie Hakstian - Professor of Business, Salem State University
- Daniel Threet - Research Analyst, NLIHC
- Morgan Williams - General Counsel, NFHA
Keynote Address - March 5, 12:00 PM
- Kwame Raoul - Attorney General, State of Illinois