American University Washington College of Law’s Founders’ Celebration 2015 Kicks off in January
Series of Programs—Including CLE Opportunities—Cover Diverse Range of Cutting-Edge Topics
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 16, 2014 - Founders’ Celebration, a series of events covering diverse topics to honor the vision and principles of American University Washington College of Law’s founding mothers, kicks off its 2015 season on Jan. 9.
Founders’ Celebration 2015 will feature events, seminars, panel discussions, and experts covering a wide range of topics from immigration, to biodiversity, to patent law. View the complete list of 2015 Founders' Celebration Events.
Many Founders’ Celebration events also offer Continuing Legal Education (CLE) accreditation for legal professionals. The 2015 series of programs will offer CLE accreditation in the following topic areas:
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Select CLE Programs will also be available via live and on-demand online webcasts through West LegalEdCenter. Browse all online CLE opportunities and subscribe.
The Special Events and CLE App (for Apple or Android device) will serve as a mobile guide to the 2015 Founders' Celebration. Download the app for the latest information on events and speakers, and to stay connected with the American University Washington College of Law community. Additionally, check out photos, videos, and highlights from the Celebration on our news page and social media.
The 2014 celebration welcomed more than 1,100 distinguished speakers to the law school, with over 840 organizations represented, including governmental departments, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, U.S. and foreign law schools, law firms, and embassies. Many Founders’ Celebration events are co-sponsored by distinguished organizations such as the African Justice Initiative, European Union Studies Association, Finnegan, Hispanic National Bar Association, International Bar Association, among others.
Media inquiries for Founders’ Celebration events should be directed to Megan Goodman, assistant director of public relations, 202-274-4276 or megans@wcl.american.edu.
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In 1896, American University Washington College of Law became the first law school in the country founded by women. More than 100 years since its founding, this law school community is grounded in the values of equality, diversity, and intellectual rigor. The law school's nationally and internationally recognized programs (in clinical legal education, trial advocacy, international law, and intellectual property to name a few) and dedicated faculty provide its 1700 JD, LL.M., and SJD students with the critical skills and values to have an immediate impact as students and as graduates, in Washington, DC and around the world. For more information, visit wcl.american.edu.