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From: Heidi Boghosian <dire...@nlg.org>
Date: Thu, Mar 31, 2011 at 5:48 PM
Subject: [NLGAnnouncements] Convention workshop application packet
To: NLG Announcements <nlgannou...@yahoogroups.com>, necdis...@nationallawyersguild.org
DEADLINE: April 8, 2011
National Lawyers Guild
2011 Workshop Application Information, Diversity Requirements, and
Application Form
NOTE: A separate call for ideas for Major Panels will be sent out in March.
Please do not submit ideas--which are decided by the NEC--for Major Panels now.
The Guild's National Convention will be held in Philadelphia, PA from
Wednesday, October 12 through Sunday, October 16, 2011. Each year,
members are invited to propose workshops relevant to the Guild's work
and current struggles. Approximately 20 workshops will be selected.
All committees, chapters, and members are invited to share their
expertise and ideas with their colleagues.
Workshops are chosen based on the following factors:
* Significance and timeliness of the subject matter
* Expertise and diversity of proposed presenters
* Complete and timely application
Applications are due by April 8. A limited number of slots will be
entertained in the category of "Hot Topics," for which the deadline is
May 15. Applicants will be informed of the success of their proposals by
April 20 and must provide a final description and list of panelists by May 10.
NOTE: Please do not submit workshops labeled "hot topics" until AFTER
the April 8 workshops deadline and please do not stipulate that workshops
be considered for a hot topic if rejected as workshops. They must be
submitted separately.
Applicants are responsible for organizing their panels and
communicating with their presenters as they receive convention
schedule updates. Presenters should expect to pay for their own
travel, lodging, and copying expenses. Because we are "greening" the Guild
and cutting down on paperwork, we ask that materials be submitted ahead of
time so that we can create CDs rather than hand out paper. A very limited
amount of diversity funds will be made available through a separate application
process during the summer, after workshops are finalized. However, no
speakers should count on receiving diversity funds. Generally,
eligible applicants will receive partial funding. Presenters who
attend the convention only on the day of their workshop are eligible
for admission without charge, while presenters who plan to attend a
larger part of the convention may do so for half the normal
registration fee.
Workshops will be scheduled all day on Friday, October 14 and
Saturday, October 15, and on the morning of Sunday, October 16.
Presenters should expect their workshops to be scheduled at any time
during this period. While the planning committee and host chapter
will endeavor to accommodate scheduling requests, they cannot
guarantee preferences. If one or more panelists cannot be available
during certain periods, please communicate these scheduling needs as
quickly as possible. A draft schedule will be circulated to workshop
contacts early- to mid-May. Early change requests will receive priority,
and no changes will be made after June 15, unless a workshop organizer
can reach agreement with another workshop independently.
Workshop applicants should keep in mind that many attendees would like
to receive CLE credits. To facilitate this, applicants will be asked
to provide copies of presenter bios and written materials to attendees
at the convention, and one copy to the host chapter by or before the
convention.
Diversity Requirements for Workshops
February 2011
Dear Guild Friends,
As you organize your workshop, you should be aware of
the longstanding Guild diversity policy in composing such
programs. This policy is not some technical requirement that we have
passed so it will appear that we do outreach. Rather it is our strong
understanding that by including a range of individuals in our workshops it
will help us to have better, deeper, stronger program - at the convention
and in our work. Where we have not before, it helps us do outreach.
Where we have worked with a wide arena of colleagues, it shows that,
and tells those people, that we value their opinions and work. We cannot
express how strongly we feel that this is an important, but not the only,
needed step in doing our work better.
The policy is this:
Half the program presenters should be women
Half the program presenters should be people of color
At least one person on the program should be a legal worker - which is
not necessarily the client in a case, but rather a non-lawyer doing
legal/political work on the issue
You should (seek) make a conscious effort to include law students, people
with disabilities, and people of all sexual orientation. We particularly
note that the Disability Rights Committee can be consulted for suggestions
for disabled presenters on a variety of topics and that people with
disabilities should not be limited to speaking only on disability rights.
We understand that intended presenters may, for a variety of reasons, not be
able to attend and that the result may be the failure to comply with our
diversity requirements. However, such problems will not be considered
justification for any such failure unless it is demonstrated that the
workshop organizers have made a good faith effort to find substitutes who
will allow the workshop to meet the requirements. A failure to make a good
faith effort can result in the workshop being dropped from the schedule.
When you are asked by the convention committee to specify the program
and speakers, you should identify how they fit into the diversity
requirements.
We are examining a range of ways to identify our failings in the past
of being more inclusive in our convention programs, and ways to
redress the lack. We appreciate your thoughts on this, your programs
and outreach to address the problem, and your implementation of the
diversity requirements for convention.
Thank you.
NLG 2011 Convention Workshop Application
October 12-16, 2011, Philadelphia, PA
Title or theme of proposed workshop:
Brief description of workshop:
How does this workshop further the work of the NLG?
Name of person/committee/project proposing workshop:
Phone/fax/email:
New Policy: Please attach/include a list of speakers and how they conform
with the diversity requirements. Failure to include such a list may result
in your application not being considered.
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From: Heidi Boghosian <dire...@nlg.org>
Date: Thu, Mar 31, 2011 at 5:48 PM
Subject: [NLGAnnouncements] Convention workshop application packet
To: NLG Announcements <nlgannou...@yahoogroups.com>, necdis...@nationallawyersguild.org
REMINDER: Deadline for NLG Convention Workshops is next Friday, April 8!
PLEASE SHARE WIDELY AMONG ALL GUILD MEMBERS, LISTSERVS, AND WITH OTHER NLG ENTITIES
DEADLINE: April 8, 2011
National Lawyers Guild
2011 Workshop Application Information, Diversity Requirements, and
Application Form
NOTE: A separate call for ideas for Major Panels will be sent out in March.
Please do not submit ideas--which are decided by the NEC--for Major Panels now.
The Guild's National Convention will be held in Philadelphia, PA from
Wednesday, October 12 through Sunday, October 16, 2011. Each year,
members are invited to propose workshops relevant to the Guild's work
and current struggles. Approximately 20 workshops will be selected.
All committees, chapters, and members are invited to share their
expertise and ideas with their colleagues.
Workshops are chosen based on the following factors:
* Significance and timeliness of the subject matter
* Expertise and diversity of proposed presenters
* Complete and timely application
Applications are due by April 8. A limited number of slots will be
entertained in the category of "Hot Topics," for which the deadline is
May 15. Applicants will be informed of the success of their proposals by
April 20 and must provide a final description and list of panelists by May 10.
NOTE: Please do not submit workshops labeled "hot topics" until AFTER
the April 8 workshops deadline and please do not stipulate that workshops
be considered for a hot topic if rejected as workshops. They must be
submitted separately.
Applicants are responsible for organizing their panels and
communicating with their presenters as they receive convention
schedule updates. Presenters should expect to pay for their own
travel, lodging, and copying expenses. Because we are "greening" the Guild
and cutting down on paperwork, we ask that materials be submitted ahead of
time so that we can create CDs rather than hand out paper. A very limited
amount of diversity funds will be made available through a separate application
process during the summer, after workshops are finalized. However, no
speakers should count on receiving diversity funds. Generally,
eligible applicants will receive partial funding. Presenters who
attend the convention only on the day of their workshop are eligible
for admission without charge, while presenters who plan to attend a
larger part of the convention may do so for half the normal
registration fee.
Workshops will be scheduled all day on Friday, October 14 and
Saturday, October 15, and on the morning of Sunday, October 16.
Presenters should expect their workshops to be scheduled at any time
during this period. While the planning committee and host chapter
will endeavor to accommodate scheduling requests, they cannot
guarantee preferences. If one or more panelists cannot be available
during certain periods, please communicate these scheduling needs as
quickly as possible. A draft schedule will be circulated to workshop
contacts early- to mid-May. Early change requests will receive priority,
and no changes will be made after June 15, unless a workshop organizer
can reach agreement with another workshop independently.
Workshop applicants should keep in mind that many attendees would like
to receive CLE credits. To facilitate this, applicants will be asked
to provide copies of presenter bios and written materials to attendees
at the convention, and one copy to the host chapter by or before the
convention.
Diversity Requirements for Workshops
February 2011
Dear Guild Friends,
As you organize your workshop, you should be aware of
the longstanding Guild diversity policy in composing such
programs. This policy is not some technical requirement that we have
passed so it will appear that we do outreach. Rather it is our strong
understanding that by including a range of individuals in our workshops it
will help us to have better, deeper, stronger program - at the convention
and in our work. Where we have not before, it helps us do outreach.
Where we have worked with a wide arena of colleagues, it shows that,
and tells those people, that we value their opinions and work. We cannot
express how strongly we feel that this is an important, but not the only,
needed step in doing our work better.
The policy is this:
Half the program presenters should be women
Half the program presenters should be people of color
At least one person on the program should be a legal worker - which is
not necessarily the client in a case, but rather a non-lawyer doing
legal/political work on the issue
You should (seek) make a conscious effort to include law students, people
with disabilities, and people of all sexual orientation. We particularly
note that the Disability Rights Committee can be consulted for suggestions
for disabled presenters on a variety of topics and that people with
disabilities should not be limited to speaking only on disability rights.
We understand that intended presenters may, for a variety of reasons, not be
able to attend and that the result may be the failure to comply with our
diversity requirements. However, such problems will not be considered
justification for any such failure unless it is demonstrated that the
workshop organizers have made a good faith effort to find substitutes who
will allow the workshop to meet the requirements. A failure to make a good
faith effort can result in the workshop being dropped from the schedule.
When you are asked by the convention committee to specify the program
and speakers, you should identify how they fit into the diversity
requirements.
We are examining a range of ways to identify our failings in the past
of being more inclusive in our convention programs, and ways to
redress the lack. We appreciate your thoughts on this, your programs
and outreach to address the problem, and your implementation of the
diversity requirements for convention.
Thank you.
NLG 2011 Convention Workshop Application
October 12-16, 2011, Philadelphia, PA
Title or theme of proposed workshop:
Brief description of workshop:
How does this workshop further the work of the NLG?
Name of person/committee/project proposing workshop:
Phone/fax/email:
New Policy: Please attach/include a list of speakers and how they conform
with the diversity requirements. Failure to include such a list may result
in your application not being considered.
DIVERSITY: The Guild has very specific diversity guidelines for
workshop speakers pertaining to race, gender, sexual orientation,
class and disabilities, the specific requirements of which are
attached. In order to facilitate this diversity, a fund is available
to help with speaker airfare. This fund is limited and requests for
assistance should be submitted as soon as possible. Not all requests
can/will be honored.
How will this presentation, by its presenters and its approach to its
subject matter further the NLG's goal of increasing the diversity of
its racial and ethnic composition, and of inclusiveness of women,
diversity of sexual orientation, inclusion of people with
disabilities, and of legal workers?
I __ do __ do not agree to provide presenter bios and arrange
for presenters to bring written materials to the convention for
attendees who would like to receive CLE credit.
Please Note: Very few proposed workshops will be selected for
inclusion on the convention agenda. The person(s)/entity/committee
proposing the workshop is responsible for organizing it.
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING WORKSHOP PROPOSALS IS APRIL 8.
Email proposals to: membe...@nlg.org
PLEASE REFERENCE "Workshop Application" in subject line to ensure
proper processing! Thank you!
workshop speakers pertaining to race, gender, sexual orientation,
class and disabilities, the specific requirements of which are
attached. In order to facilitate this diversity, a fund is available
to help with speaker airfare. This fund is limited and requests for
assistance should be submitted as soon as possible. Not all requests
can/will be honored.
How will this presentation, by its presenters and its approach to its
subject matter further the NLG's goal of increasing the diversity of
its racial and ethnic composition, and of inclusiveness of women,
diversity of sexual orientation, inclusion of people with
disabilities, and of legal workers?
I __ do __ do not agree to provide presenter bios and arrange
for presenters to bring written materials to the convention for
attendees who would like to receive CLE credit.
Please Note: Very few proposed workshops will be selected for
inclusion on the convention agenda. The person(s)/entity/committee
proposing the workshop is responsible for organizing it.
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING WORKSHOP PROPOSALS IS APRIL 8.
Email proposals to: membe...@nlg.org
PLEASE REFERENCE "Workshop Application" in subject line to ensure
proper processing! Thank you!
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