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MORNING WORKSHOPS

A. Animals and the Law
Are we humans really so different than our furry and feathered friends? In the eyes of the law, animals are often treated as our personal properties to exchange, consume, destroy, enjoy, and utilize. From pet stores to pork chops, where are the ethical and legal lines when it comes to humanity’s use (some would say “exploitation”) of animals? This session will explore these boundaries and illustrate some of the ways in which our current laws do and do not work with respect to animals.
» Presenter: Geordie Duckler

B. Consumer Savvy
When you buy that new cell phone, are you signing your life away? Does the law protect you from unscrupulous salespeople, or are you on your own? At this workshop, learn the importance of fine print and practical consumer knowledge that can help you avoid being the victim of a bad deal.
» Presenter: Althea Rodgers

C. Cops and You: Do You Have an Attitude?
Imagine that you are approached by a police officer. It could be at home, school, the mall, in your car, or elsewhere. Does your attitude work against you? Should it? Get the inside scoop from a police officer and defense attorney in this popular workshop.
» Presenters: Officer Charles Lovell & Keith Rogers

D. Corpse in a Cooler: You be the Judge!
Frost is dead. She was a partner in a restaurant and was found frozen in the restaurant’s cooler. She had a history of gambling problems and outstanding loans with the mob, and her business partner received a financial windfall upon her death. Was it murder or just bad luck? You be the judge of a mock trial based on the fictional case from the 2011 Oregon High School Mock Trial Competition.
» Presenters: West Linn High School Mock Trial Team

E. Date Rape: When No Means No
Date rape is a serious crime with serious consequences. Five years and ten months is the mandatory sentence for date rape. Young people need to know what the boundaries are and how to respect them. Attend this session to learn about the legal issues surrounding date rape.
» Presenter: David McDonald

F. Law School Confidential: The Scoop on Getting a J.D.
So you want to go to law school. What does it take to get there? Once there, what does it take to stay? And then what – what do lawyers really do? This session will explore the realities of attending law school and earning a J.D., and discuss what you should do if you think you might want to be a lawyer someday.
» Presenters: Stella Manabe & Barbara Rost

G. Sex Trafficking
Portland is one of the most active areas for sex trafficking in the nation, often involving young women from poor homes or countries. Why is sex trafficking such a problem in Portland? Many have pointed to Portland’s large sex industry and the surrounding rural areas ideal for hiding victims. Attend this workshop to learn what is being done to address this growing problem.
» Presenters: Detective Meghan Burkeen & Lynn Haxton

H. Talking About Racism
Dr. Cornel West once said “that a profound hatred of African people…sits at the center of American civilization.” This session considers how race and racism shape societal relations in the U.S. today. Students will learn about the impact of racial hierarchies on our lives as citizens and neighbors.
» Presenter: Melvin Oden-Orr

I. Vote With Your Fork!
“What’s for dinner?” is a surprisingly meaningful question. What we eat affects our health, the health of the community, and the health of the planet. This workshop will reveal the impacts of our food choices and discuss simple actions eaters can take to help shape a better, more delicious world.
» Presenter: Amie Wexler

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS

J. Balancing Freedoms: Families, Government, & Religion
How should the government deal with parents who believe in faith healing rather than seeking medical treatment when their children are sick? Oregon lawmakers have struggled with balancing family privacy and freedom of religion with the need to protect children. This workshop will explore how the law deals with parents who fail to seek medical care for their children, what crimes and sentences those parents may face, and why this issue is in the news.
» Presenters: Greg Horner & Wayne Mackeson

K. Careers in the Law: Opportunities for Everyone
A lawyer is only one career in the field of law. There is a wide range of career opportunities, including private investigator, paralegal, judicial assistant, and court reporter. This workshop will explore various law-related career paths and reveal what some different legal jobs are really like.
» Presenters: Kelley Chaney, Keeley McCallum, Elaine Nock, Janell Seet & Trinity Webber

L. CSI: The World of Forensics
How to catch a criminal — Learn from an Oregon forensics expert the amazing and sometimes shocking methods that can make a corpse the principal witness in an investigation. This session is not for the squeamish!
» Presenter: Nici Vance

M. Equal Rights and Sexual Orientation
Can who you love make you different in the eyes of the law? Should gay, lesbian, and transgendered persons have the same rights as heterosexuals? Should sexual orientation be included in anti-discrimination policies? What are the issues surrounding same-sex marriage or domestic partnership registration? Learn about the many legal issues surrounding the GLBT community and what they mean to America as a whole.
» Presenters: Jackson Howa & Sandra Naranjo

N. Immigration
The United States has been described as “a nation of immigrants,” so it’s no surprise that immigration itself has become an increasingly hot button issue. From concerns about border security to the vitality of the national economy, this topic has become a mainstay of the American conversation. Come to this workshop to learn more about this issue’s subtleties and join in the discussion.
» Presenter: Andre Michael Wang

O. Oregon’s Bill of Rights: You be the Judge!
The Oregon Constitution has its own Bill of Rights and, in some cases, it provides greater protection for civil liberties than the federal Bill of Rights. In this workshop, learn about some of the leading Oregon cases that involve civil liberties and decide what should be protected and what shouldn’t.
» Presenters: David Degner, Jonathan Hoffman & Ryan O’Connor

P. Sex Crimes and Measure 11
Under Measure 11, certain crimes carry stiff prison terms that are mandatory and apply to anyone over the age of 15. In addition, people convicted of many “sex” crimes must register as sex offenders – even if they are juveniles. Possibly forever. Follow Justin Thorpe’s case through the Oregon courts and find out from a Deputy District Attorney and a former public defender how these laws impact real people like Justin Thorpe.
» Presenters: Lissa Kaufman & Nathan Vasquez

Q. Sports Law: Rules of the Game
The law has always exerted a profound influence on the sports landscape. Games and seasons can be lost because of player-owner labor conflict; teams can move cities over disputes with state legislatures; and athletes can change teams to sign bigger contracts elsewhere. Meanwhile, women’s sports have grown through federal intervention (Title IX), and performance-enhancing drugs have brought athletes before judges and investigators. This workshop will explore how sports law and the business of athletics affect fans’ experience with sports.
» Presenters: Rand Getlin & Paul Loving

R. Student Rights
Don’t want to dissect a frog in science class? Feel threatened by random searches of your car, locker, or personal possessions? The Constitution and the law do protect you. Learn what this does and doesn’t mean as it relates to where authority ends and your rights begin in school.
» Presenter: Marilyn Cover

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