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Here are
some details about the speakers and panels we will be having at
our symposium this year:
Keynote
Speaker: Jill
Hersh (http://hershfamlaw.com/)
- Received California Lawyer's 2006 Attorney of the Year Award
(CLAY) for her work in Family Law, 2006.
- Named one of The Top 100 Super Lawyers and one of The Top 50
Female Super Lawyers in Northern California in 2006, 2007.
- Lead trial and appellate counsel in K.M. vs. E.G. (2005) 37
Cal.4th 130, establishing natural, legal parental rights of
same-sex parents who jointly procreated using reproductive
technology and raised the children together.
Youth Empowerment and
Autonomy Panel
1. Representative of Larkin Street Youth Services
(http://www.larkinstreetyouth.org/)
2. Emily Austin, Peace Over Violence, Policy Advocacy Coordinator
(Policy Advocacy Coordinator)
3. Zachary Norris, Books Not Bars, Field Director
(http://www.ellabakercenter.org/page.php?pageid=18&contentid=5)
Elder Law Panel
1. Linda Marks, Center for WorkLife Law, Director of Training and
Special Projects (http://www.worklifelaw.org)
2. Niall McCarthy, Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, Partner
(http://www.cpsmlaw.com/)
3. Kristen Boney, Legal Assistance for Seniors, Guardianship
Attorney (http://www.lashicap.org/)
4. Mariel Kusano, Legal Assistance for Seniors,
Health Attorney (http://www.lashicap.org/)
Alternative
Reproduction Panel
1. Deborah Wald, Wald Law Group, Founder
(http://www.waldlaw.net/about.html)
Don't Miss the Reception!
There will
be a reception following the symposium including complimentary
food and drinks catered by Forks and Fingers.
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