The Northern Illinois University Law Review will host its 2023 Symposium on “Reproductive Rights & Justice” as a hybrid program on Friday, April 14 from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. It will be held in person at the NIU Naperville Campus or virtually via Zoom. Register Now
The Symposium will explore how the Dobbs decision has impacted the landscape of reproductive rights in the United States. The implications of this decision are devastating and far reaching, and involve numerous areas of law including criminal law, health law, civil rights law, and more.
DATE: Friday, April 14
TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(Breakfast available from 8:30-9:00 a.m.; Program begins at 9:00 a.m.)
LOCATION: NIU Naperville Campus located 1120 E Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL 60563 or Virtual.
This is a hybrid event that will take place in person and virtually. The link will be provided following registration.
COST:
$25 – General attendees; includes light breakfast and lunch.
Register Now
Financial Hardship Policy
NIU faculty, staff and students are FREE (contact Melody Mitchell to RSVP)
Note: Registration is required by April 11
MCLE CREDIT
4 hours MCLE credit for attorneys pending approval.
MATERIALS
Symposium Materials
SYMPOSIUM AGENDA
Moderator – Assistant Dean Kim Ricardo, UIC Law
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Check-In & Breakfast
9:00 AM – 9:10 AM
Opening Remarks
9:10 AM – 10:00 AM
Michelle Wetzel, General Counsel for Planned Parenthood Illinois
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Prosecutorial Discretion & Reproductive Rights Panel
Miriam Krinsky, & Rebecca Blair
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Lunch
11:45 AM – 1:30 PM
Constitutional Law & Reproductive Rights Panel
Ameri Klafeta, Evan Bernick, & Lindsey Langholz
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Pharmaceutical Federalism & Abortion
Allison Whelan
2:00 PM
Closing Remarks
