Democracy’s Last Line of Defense Symposium

433 W Van Buren St,Chicago IL 60607

26 May, 2022

Description

A gathering of leading figures from the legal, judicial, political, academic and media worlds. What happens when politicians seek to undermine the authority or override the decisions of courts? Or when they expect judges to place their loyalty to a person or party above the law? What has happened throughout history is democracy dies. As many of the classic symptoms of a democracy in peril continue to emerge, we ask what we can do to protect our democracy. Join us May 26, 2022, in Chicago for “Democracy’s Last Line of Defense: A Symposium on Why and How to Preserve the Rule of Law and An Independent, Impartial Judiciary.” The symposium, featuring leading figures from the legal, judicial, political, academic and media worlds, will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Old Post Office, 433 W Van Buren St. The event will also include a reception the evening before at the Fairmont Millennium Park, 200 North Columbus Drive. A free shuttle will be available to transport registrants between the Fairmont and the Old Post Office during the symposium. Full event details, agenda, speakers and information updates can be found on the event website: judges.org/dlld2022 All Symposium announcements will be by email and on the Symposium website: judges.org/dlld2022 SYMPOSIUM CHECK-IN DETAILS Check-in will begin at 7 a.m. at The Old Post Office on Thursday, May 26, 2022. REGISTRATION: Registration fee includes a pre-symposium reception, May 25, 2022 at the Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park, all sessions at the symposium, a continental breakfast, light snacks and full lunch. COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: All attendees and panelists will be asked at check-in to provide proof of up to date COVID-19 vaccinations; this includes the primary series of a COVID-19 vaccination and one booster. An original, a photocopy, or a picture of the card or cards on your personal device will suffice. Medical or religious exemption requests will be considered, but if approved may result in being subject to special requirements like testing and masking. IMPORTANT DATES: Registration closes May 13, 2022, or as soon as the symposium is full.  REFUND POLICY: Fees will be refunded less a $25 processing charge provided that notice of cancellation is on or before May 13th. No refunds will be made after May 13, 2022. HOTEL INFORMATION: Fairmont Chicago – Millennium Park : 200 North Columbus Drive, Chicago – Illinois 60601 Direct registration link and phone number will be emailed upon completed registration. Group rates are guaranteed until May 4th, after which hotel rooms are subject to listed rates and availability. Hotel room reservations are refundable until 24 hours before check in. Parking at The Fairmont: Valet only, no self-parking available. These rates are discounted (by 20%) for hotel guests who are part of the judicial symposium room block. $41 for the day, out by 6pm$61 overnightPARKING AT THE OLD POST OFFICE: A shuttle will provide transportation between The Old Post Office and The Fairmont throughout the day on May 26th. The Old Post Office Indoor Lot Rates for the parking Garage are posted as follows: Less than 30 minutes $12.0030 minutes to 1 hour $16.001 hour to 2 hours $24.002 hours to 12 hours $33.0012 hours to 24 hours $36.00 Early Morning Specials: Ultra Early Bird: $18.00 In between 4:30 am and 6:30 am, out by 7:00 pm (Monday through Friday) Early Bird: $24.00 In between 6:30 am and 8 am, out by 7:00 pm (Monday through Friday) SCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Scholarship applications must be received by May 1st, 2022. Go to judges.org/dlld2022 to apply. CLE/CJE INFORMATION: - This may be eligible for Continuing Legal and Judicial Education (CLE/CJE) credits under most state boards/bars/commissions. - Please check with the state which you intend to file with regarding requirements for CLE/CJE consideration. Please contact The National Judicial College should you need approval. This symposium is a collaborative venture in the public interest by the organizers and founding sponsors below. All registration fees and donations will be used exclusively for this event and future symposia by the organizers of this series.