Friday, June 2, 2017, 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM

University of Baltimore School of Law (John and Frances Angelos Law Center)
1401 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201


Designed for lawyers, law students, veterans, policymakers, and other service professionals, the conference will provide a forum for discussion of critical legal issues facing our veterans.

The morning trainings are free for those who agree to a pro bono commitment.
The afternoon panels are free to all attendees.

8:00 - 8:45 AM REGISTRATION BREAKFAST
8:45 - 9:00 AM OPENING REMARKS
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM MORNING CONCURRENT PRO BONO TRAININGS

Veterans Benefits 101
Representing Servicemembers in Discharge Upgrades
Mentor Training 101: Veterans Mentoring Veterans in Baltimore City and Anne Arundel County Veterans Treatment Court

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM LUNCH KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Judge John J. Jack Farley, III

Retired Judge of the U.S. Court of Veterans Appeals
1:30 PM - 4:45 PM AFTERNOON CONCURRENT SESSIONS
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Best Practices before Discharge Review Boards and Boards for Correction of Military Records

Workshop on Alternative Solutions to Expedite Claim and Service Decisions

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Servicemembers, Their Families, and the Immigration System
The Impact of Service on Employment

Advanced registration is required. Out-of-state attorneys are welcome.
To register, visit: www.probonomd.org/veteransconference
Questions? Contact Kiah Pierre at 443.703.3046 or kpierre@probonomd.org.

SPONSORS INCLUDE: American Bar Association Commission on Veterans Legal Services | Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program | Veterans Affairs and Military Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association

CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS INCLUDE:
Homeless Persons Representation Project | Maryland Chapter of the Federal Bar Association | Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland | University of Baltimore School of Law | The Bob Parsons Veterans Advocacy Clinic at the University of Baltimore | University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Laws Veteran Advocates for Military Practice and Personnel | Veterans and Military Law Section of the Federal Bar Association | Veterans Affairs and Military Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association