Friday, October 29, 2010
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Hamburger University, Oak Brook, IL

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Patrick Collins
Patrick Collins served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for 12 years in Chicago, the last four of which were as a supervisor in the corruption unit for U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald. During his tenure, he spearheaded the eight-year Operation Safe Road investigation and led the prosecution team in the six-month trial and conviction of former Illinois Governor George Ryan. In January 2009, he was appointed by Illinois Governor Patrick Quinn to chair the Illinois Reform Commission, which was tasked with making recommendations for ethical reform for Illinois government. In April 2007, Mr. Collins joined the law firm of Perkins Coie LLP, where he is a member of the firm's Executive Committee. He is the author of Challenging the Culture of Corruption: Game-Changing Reform for Illinois.

FEATURED PRESENTATION: The Response
The Response is a 30-minute courtroom drama based on the actual transcripts of the Guantanamo Bay military tribunals. Shortlisted for the 2010 Academy Awards® and winner of the 2009 ABA Silver Gavel Award, the film revolves around the trial of a suspected enemy combatant and the three military judges who must decide his fate. Writer and Producer Sig Libowitz will screen the film and discuss it afterward. See the trailer and clips here.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
CRFC's annual conference features over 20 dynamic workshops featuring nationally recognized presenters on legal and political issues, interactive teaching methods, and innovative materials for the classroom. Watch what people were saying about last year's conference.

LRE TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Each year CRFC recognizes two outstanding law-related education teachers at the conference. The Edward J. Lewis II Award for Illinois Law-Related Education Elementary School Teacher Of The Year commemorates the late Edward J. Lewis II, a partner at the law firm of Jenner & Block who chaired CRFC's Lawyer Advisory Board. The Barbara O'Donnell Award for Illinois Law-Related Education High School Teacher Of The Year commemorates the late Barbara O'Donnell, former coordinator of the Career Development Center for Law and Justice at Lincoln Park High School in Chicago. The deadline for 2010 nominations
is October 8. For more information, contact CRFC.

CONFERENCE SITE
Set on a wooded 80-acre campus, Hamburger University in Oak Brook is a renowned training facility for McDonald's managers and owners worldwide.

REGISTRATION
To register for the conference, click here for the Registration Form. Early Registration is $75.00 and must be received by September 1. Regular registration is $100.00 and is open until October 8. Registration fee MUST accompany registration form and is non-refundable.

QUESTIONS
For more information, contact Margie Chan or Tawny Lane at CRFC at 1-312-663-9057, or via e-mail at chan@crfc.org or lane@crfc.org.