Working in the Public Interest Law Conference

Entirely student organized, WIPI seeks to bring together eminent practitioners in their respective fields, students, and faculty to discuss practical approaches to lawyering which can best serve the poor. Practical methods of challenging poverty are often not covered in traditional law school courses. This conference seeks to remedy that and provide dynamic, creative ways to combat poverty through the vehicle of the law

Walking the Talk: Lawyers Leading through Public Service

Brought together experienced practitioners who have worked in diverse practice contexts. Panelists explored: What strategies can best advance the common good? What are opportunities and challenges of working within government and outside of it? What mix of service to individuals, communities and causes works best? What re the respective advantages of formal advocacy, regulation planning, and collaborative consensus-building