J. Reuben Clark Law Society Virtual European Conference
Dear Law Society Friend,
On behalf of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society, we invite you to join the upcoming virtual European Conference to be held on 3-4 November 2023. A key focus of the conference will be discussion on how the Law Society can serve the many refugees and displaced persons who have flowed into Europe in recent years, a concern also of the Church and its humanitarian efforts.
The program includes an evening program on November 3rd featuring Elder Rubén V. Alliaud, First Counselor in the Europe CentralArea Presidency. Additional speakers and panel discussions will take place on the afternoon of November 4th, including content specific to law students, Women in the Law, networking, and serving the refugee population.
The conference is available by Zoom:
https://lawbyu.zoom.us/j/81220218760
Meeting ID: 812 2021 8760
All times below are GMT
Friday 3 November 2023
Opening Prayer: TBD
19:00 – 19:15 Conference Introductions:
Josh Randall, Area Legal Counsel—Eurasian Area, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Conference Planning Committee Chair
Annette Jarvis, Past JRCLS International Chair
Christian Nabrotzky and Charlotte Steinfeld, Newly Inaugurated JRCLS Area Chairs, Europe Central and Europe North/Eurasian Areas
19:15 – 19:30 Speaker: David Channer, Associate General Counsel, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, JRCLS International Board Member
Introduction: John Craig, Area Legal Counsel—Europe North Area, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
19:30 – 20:00 Speaker: Elder Ruben Alliaud, General Authority Seventy, 1st Counselor Europe Central Area, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Introduction: Jay Pimentel, Area Legal Counsel—Europe Central Area, The Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter-day Saints
Closing Prayer: TBD
Saturday 4 November 2023
Opening Prayer: TBD
12:00 – 12:50 Student Session: Q&A and Starting a Student Chapter
Eileen Crane, JRCLS Student Engagement Committee; JRCLS European Conference Planning Committee
13:00 – 13:50 Speaker: Dr Deanna Thompson, Director of the Lutheran Center for Faith, “Deuteronomy 10:19 – LoveYe Therefore the Stranger”
Introduction: Annette Jarvis, Past JRCLS International Chair
14:00 – 14:50 Breakout sessions
- Starting and Sustaining a JRCLS Chapter in your Region: Christian Nabrotzky and Charlotte Steinfeld
- Women in the Law: JRCLS WIL Committee
15:00 – 15:50 Panel of Experts: Europe Refugee Challenges and Opportunities
David Pickup, Upper Tribunal Judge in the Immigration and Asylum Chamber
Hayley Smith, Founder, Lifting Hands International
Oleksiy Hakalenko, Welfare and Self Reliance Manager – Europe North Area, The Church of Jesus Christof Latter-day Saints
Moderator: Annette Jarvis, Past JRCLS International Chair
16:00 – 16:50 JRCLS Latin American Panel: Successful Refugee Pro Bono Projects (live English interpretation provided)
Juan Beimar Paye Mendoza: JRCLS Bolivia Chapter
Renan Apolônio de Sá Lima: JRCLS Brazil Chapter
Miguel Romero: JRCLS Peru Chapter
Moderator: Tania Cristina Parker, JRCLS Service and Outreach Committee
17:00 – 17:30 Networking
Conference Concluding Remarks: Josh Randall, Area Legal Counsel—Eurasian Area, The Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter-day Saints
Closing Prayer: TBD