Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00–9:00 a.m. | Lobby
Opening Plenary
9:00–9:15 a.m. | Plenary Rooms 3 and Overflow Room 7
- Ruthe Ashley, Advisory Board Chair, California LAW
Introduction of Nickey Woods - Welcome Remarks: Nickey Woods, Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,
University of Southern California, Gould School of Law
Keynote Speaker
9:15–9:45 a.m. | Plenary Rooms
- Pamela Enslen, Executive Director, California LAW
Introduction of Keynote - Keynote Speaker: Mary Smith, 2022-2023 President-Elect, American Bar Association
Plenary: Developing Students Along the Pathway and Ensuring Seamless Transitions
10:00–11:35 a.m. | Plenary Rooms
“Skills and Traits for Successful Law Students and Lawyers“
Speaker: Rodney Fong, Board Member, California LAW, and Associate Dean for Academic Achievement and Bar Preparation, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
“Insights from College Admissions Directors“
Moderator: Rodney Fong, Board Member, California LAW, and Associate Dean for Academic Achievement and Bar Preparation, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
Speakers:
- Brennan Burnett, Associate Director of Evaluation for Undergraduate Admissions, UCLA
- Deborah Chau, Community College Counselor, Saddleback Community College
- A.J. Howell-Williams, Director of Transfer, Athletic, and International Admissions, Santa Clara University
“Insights from Law School Admissions Directors“
Moderator: Rodney Fong, Advisory Board, California LAW, and Associate Dean for Academic Achievement and Bar Preparation, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
Speakers:
- Justin Cruz, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Diversity Initiatives, Chapman University,
Fowler School of Law - Tracy Simmons, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Financial Aid, and Diversity Initiatives, University of San Diego School of Law
- David Kirschner, Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, University of Southern California, Gould School of Law
“Sharing the Journey — Our Law Pathway Changing Lives”
11:40 a.m.–12:35 p.m. | Plenary Rooms
Hear success stories from students at various stages along the diversity pipeline and how the pathway program has positively impacted their educational journey.
Moderator: Linda Kingston, Director for Master Schedule and Instruction,
Sacramento City Unified School District
Speakers:
- Khiari Neal, University of California, Los Angeles
- Ricardo Gonzalez, University of California, Irvine
- Allea Nojadera, Mesa College
- Asia Thompson, Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office
Lunch Break and Participant Networking
12:35–1:15 p.m.
Building Successful Pathway Partner Collaborations
1:15–2:30 p.m. | Plenary Rooms
One of the keys to a vibrant pathway program is the partnership and collaboration among the regional high schools, community colleges, colleges and universities, law schools and advisory groups of legal professionals. This session will share what model programs/collaboratives have done and can do to support our students and educators.
Southern California Law School Collaborative (Community Colleges and Law School Partners)
Moderator: Ken Chaiprasert, Coordinator, Pathway to Law School Transfer Program; Associate Professor Political Science, East Los Angeles College
Speakers:
- Brenda Cortez-Martin, Associate Director, Admissions, Outreach and Recruitment, USC School of Law
- Kelly Greer, Director of Admissions, Loyola Law School
Community College Faculty Champion Collaborative
Moderator: Emily Quinlan, Board Member, California LAW
Speakers:
- Kristen Robinson, Chair Pathways to Law, Legal Studies and Faculty Champion, Santa Ana College
- David Karp, Professor Business Law; Paralegal Studies and Faculty Champion, Chaffey College
- Liz Shaker, Counselor, College of the Canyons
Fresno County Regional Pathway Collaborative
Moderator: Logan Tennerelli, Dean of Students, San Joaquin College of Law, and Adjunct Instructor, Fresno City College
Speakers:
- Kau Vue, Political Science Instructor, Law Pathway Faculty Champion, Fresno City College
Plenary: What’s New? Community College Partner Expansion And Support, And California Law Strategic Planning
2:30–3:00 p.m. | Plenary Rooms
California LAW Pathway Community College Expansion Grant and Expanded Support Along Pathway
Speakers:
- Thuy Thi Nguyen, Advisory Board Chair Emeritus, California LAW
- Pam Enslen, Executive Director, California LAW
Highlights from the California LAW Strategic Plan
Speakers:
- Garner Weng, Vice Chair, California LAW
- Pam Enslen, Executive Director, California LAW
Closing Remarks and Adjournment
3:00–3:15 p.m. | Plenary Rooms
Speaker: Ruthe Ashley, Advisory Board Chair, California LAW
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