Summit on the Future of Legal Education and Entry to the Profession
The Summit on the Future of Legal Education and Entry to the Profession was convened to explore how best to align law school admissions, legal education, bar requirements, and the practice of law. It brought together leaders from legal education and the profession for a timely conversation on the challenges and opportunities facing legal education and its role in the legal profession. Cosponsored by LSAC, the Summit helped to lay the groundwork for a broader conference, The Rule of Law in America, to be convened by LSAC later this year, which will bring together leaders from diverse sectors to assess the health of the rule of law and develop a blueprint for improvements. The Summit and the upcoming conference aim to be catalysts for change – change across the institutions of legal education and the profession, change that is necessary to meet the challenges of a society dominated by technology and globalization.
This archive includes recordings of each of the Summit panels and the Conversation with Hilarie Bass, President of the American Bar Association, together with the speakers' PowerPoint slide decks where they were used. Use the links below to access the Thursday and Friday portions of the program.
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Speakers(26)
Aaron N. Taylor
Executive Director at AccessLex Center for Legal Education Excellence
Aaron N. Taylor is the Executive Director of the AccessLex Center for Legal Education Excellence, focusing on research and policy in legal education.
Alli Gerkman
Director of Educating Tomorrow’s Lawyers at IAALS, University of Denver
Alli Gerkman is the Director of Educating Tomorrow’s Lawyers at IAALS, University of Denver, focusing on legal education reform.
Barry Currier
Managing Director at ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Barry Currier is the Managing Director of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, overseeing accreditation and policy matters.
Bernard A. Burk
Former Assistant Professor at University of North Carolina School of Law
Bernard A. Burk is a former Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina School of Law, with expertise in legal education and professional responsibility.
Christopher P. Chapman
President and CEO at AccessLex Institute
Christopher P. Chapman serves as the President and CEO of AccessLex Institute, focusing on improving access to legal education.
Connie Brenton
Senior Director Legal Operations at NetApp, Inc.
Connie Brenton is the Senior Director of Legal Operations at NetApp, Inc., focusing on legal department management and operations.
Cynthia Nance
Dean Emeritus and Nathan G. Gordon Professor of Law at University of Arkansas School of Law
Cynthia Nance is the Dean Emeritus and Nathan G. Gordon Professor of Law at the University of Arkansas School of Law, specializing in labor and employment law.
Daniel B. Rodriguez
Dean at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Daniel B. Rodriguez is the Dean of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, leading initiatives in legal education and policy.
Diane Bosse
Chair at New York Board of Bar Examiners
Diane Bosse serves as the Chair of the New York Board of Bar Examiners, overseeing bar examination processes in New York.
Fernando Garcia
General Counsel, Government Affairs and Corporate Secretary at Nissan Canada, Inc.
Fernando Garcia serves as General Counsel, Government Affairs and Corporate Secretary at Nissan Canada, Inc., overseeing legal and governmental matters.
Grant Carwile
Managing Director at SL Capital Strategies
Grant Carwile is the Managing Director at SL Capital Strategies, specializing in financial strategies for educational institutions.
Hilarie Bass
President at American Bar Association
Hilarie Bass is the President of the American Bar Association, leading initiatives to improve legal education and the profession.
James Leipold
Executive Director at National Association for Law Placement
James Leipold serves as the Executive Director of the National Association for Law Placement, focusing on career services in the legal profession.
Jamienne S. Studley
President at Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission
Jamienne S. Studley serves as the President of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission, overseeing accreditation processes.
Jerome M. Organ
Professor of Law at University of St. Thomas School of Law
Jerome M. Organ is a Professor of Law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, specializing in legal education and ethics.
Joan W. Howarth
Distinguished Visiting Professor at Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Joan W. Howarth is a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada Las Vegas, with expertise in legal education and bar admissions.
John Pierre
Chancellor at Southern University Law Center
John Pierre serves as the Chancellor of Southern University Law Center, leading initiatives in legal education and community engagement.
Judith Gundersen
President at National Conference of Bar Examiners
Judith Gundersen is the President of the National Conference of Bar Examiners, responsible for developing bar examination content.
Judith Wegner
Dean and Burton Craig Professor of Law Emeritus at University of North Carolina
Judith Wegner is the Dean and Burton Craig Professor of Law Emeritus at the University of North Carolina, with expertise in legal education and professional responsibility.
Kellye Testy
President at Law School Admission Council
Kellye Testy serves as the President of the Law School Admission Council, overseeing law school admissions processes.
Kevin Washburn
Member at LSAC Board of Trustees
Kevin Washburn is a member of the LSAC Board of Trustees, contributing to the governance of the Law School Admission Council.
Kyle McEntee
Executive Director and Co-Founder at Law School Transparency
Kyle McEntee is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Law School Transparency, advocating for transparency in legal education.
Patricia D. White
Dean at University of Miami School of Law
Patricia D. White is the Dean of the University of Miami School of Law, focusing on innovative legal education programs.
Scott F. Norberg
Professor of Law at Florida International University College of Law
Scott F. Norberg is a Professor of Law at Florida International University College of Law, focusing on legal education and accreditation.
Stephen M. Sheppard
Dean at St. Mary's University School of Law
Stephen M. Sheppard serves as the Dean of St. Mary's University School of Law, leading academic and administrative initiatives.
Wendy Perdue
President at Association of American Law Schools
Wendy Perdue is the President of the Association of American Law Schools, promoting excellence in legal education.
Event Details
- Date
- April 12-13, 2025
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Miami, United States
- FIU College of Law, Grand Courtroom
- Audience
- Legal educators, law school administrators, bar examiners, practicing attorneys, and policymakers interested in the future of legal education and professional entry.