2024 Partners for Justice Conference

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 8:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Baltimore Convention Center, 1 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

The Partners for Justice Conference takes place annually, and presents a unique opportunity for legal services program staff, the public and private bar, members of the judiciary, human services agencies, elected officials, and others to discuss critical issues facing people in poverty and the underrepresented across the mid-Atlantic region and how we can improve access to justice.

In our 25th year, speakers and panelists from over 30 different organizations, government agencies, and law firms across Maryland and the United States will share their thoughts and ideas while leading discussions on key access-to-justice issues.

 

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Keynote Address by

Maryland Attorney General

Anthony G. Brown

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FEATURED SESSIONS

Sessions are in development and may be subject to change. 

Opening Program

8:15 AM - 9:00 AMBreakfast & Registration
9:00 AM - 9:30 AMMorning Plenary

1st Morning Sessions

9:45 AM - 11:00 AMRace Equity Toolkit: Analyzing Your Projects for Greater Inclusivity
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9:45 AM - 11:00 AMHow To Prevent Family Separation and Keep Them Out of Court
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9:45 AM - 11:00 AMSocial Work & Legal Services: Collaborating for Impact
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9:45 AM - 11:00 AMLitigating in the Wild West: Trial Techniques for District Court
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9:45 AM - 11:00 AMCreative Lawyering: Leveraging Tyler v. Hennepin County to Change Tax Sale Law
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9:45 AM - 11:00 AMDV Practioners and the Court Working Together to Holistically Help Survivors
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2nd Morning Sessions

11:15 AM - 12:30 PMIs A.I. Coming For You? What Will You Do?
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11:15 AM - 12:30 PMParalegals Are Partners for Justice!
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11:15 AM - 12:30 PMUsing Consumer Protection Statutes to Combat Financial Predatory Practices
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11:15 AM - 12:30 PMIt Takes All of Us: An Overview of the Maryland OAG's Community-Based Approach to Combat Hate
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11:15 AM - 12:30 PMTips for Engaging Young and New Attorneys for Pro Bono Service
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11:15 AM - 12:30 PMFighting Blight Through Resolving Tangled Title Issues
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Midday Program

12:30 PM - 2:00 PMLunch Program & Keynote Address by Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown
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Afternoon Sessions

2:15 PM - 3:30 PMThe Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling & the Nonprofit Sector
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2:15 PM - 3:30 PMListening as a Tool for Community and Client-Centered Advocacy
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2:15 PM - 3:30 PMEmpowering Futures: A Framework for Positive Youth Justice Strategy
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2:15 PM - 3:30 PMRetaining Talent in Traumatic Times
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2:15 PM - 3:30 PMDemocratizing Legal Access: Mapping and Community Justice Workers in Action
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Questions? Contact Kiah Pierre at kpierre@probonomd.org.