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Christian Legal Society 50th Anniversary ConferenceOak Brook, Illinois (Chicagoland) | October 20-23, 2011 Register online @ www.clsnet.org before July 31st for discounts

Keynote Speakers: Rev. Samuel RodriguezSean CarterAnne Graham LotzKen Sande

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Strength for Today and Hope for Tomorrow: Serving in the Law in Christ’s Name Christian Legal Society 50th Anniversary Conference | October 20-23, 2011 • 2 •

Rev. Samuel Rodriguez Sean Carter Anne Graham Lotz Ken Sande

Keynote SpeakersRev. Samuel RodriguezThursday, October 20 | 7:30-9:30pm

Rev. Rodriguez earned his Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Lehigh University. Currently, he pursues a doctoral degree in Organizational Management and Behavior.

As the leading spokesperson for Hispanic Evangelicals, Rev. Rodriguez has been a featured speaker in White House and Congressional meetings on Hispanic American issues and justice concerns, currently serving in President Obama’s White House Task Force on Fatherhood. His non-partisan commitment enables Rev. Rodriguez to meet with both sides of the aisle while above all contextualizing the nexus of both Kingdom and Society.

Rev. Rodriguez is the Current President of The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (The Hispanic National Association of Evangelicals), America’s largest Hispanic Christian Organization with 30,621 member churches. Rodriguez leads an organization identified as the Hispanic Faith Leaders in Support of Life, Family, Great Commission, Stewardship, Education, Justice and Youth.

He frequently meets and consults members of both parties in Congress and participates in White House meetings on social justice, Latino, and values issues.

Globally, via NHCLC and 3DBN a Global network of top tier Evangelical ministries, Rev. Rodriguez is committed to the presentation of the Gospel while simultaneously addressing issues such as poverty, AIDS, human trafficking, and social justice.

In September 2010, Rev. Rodriguez was called to start a multi-ethnic, Christ-centered, spirit-filled, and Bible-based church in Sacramento, CA. He resides in California with his wife, Eva, celebrating 21 years of marriage.

Sean Carter, Esq.Friday, October 21 | 10:00am-12:15pm

Mr. Carter is the founder of Lawpsided Seminars, a company devoted to solid legal continuing education with a healthy dose of laughter.

Mr. Carter graduated from Harvard Law School in 1992. His ten years of legal practice focused on corporate securities and mergers and acquisitions. During this time, he represented such clients as GNC, Experian, The Boston Beer Company, Homeside Lending, Safelite Auto Glass, J. Crew and many others. Most recently, he served as in-house counsel to a publicly-traded finance company.



In 2002, Mr. Carter left the practice of law to pursue a career as the country’s foremost Humorist at Law. Since then, Mr. Carter has criss-crossed the country delivering his Lawpsided Seminars for state and local bar associations, law firms, in-house corporate legal departments and law schools. Each year, he presents more than 100 humorous programs on such topics as legal ethics, stress management, constitutional law, legal marketing and much more.

Mr. Carter is the author of the first-ever comedic legal treatise -- If It Does Not Fit, Must You Acquit?: Your Humorous Guide to the Law. His syndicated legal humor column has appeared in general circulation newspapers in more than 30 states, and his weekly humor column for lawyers appeared in the ABA e-Report from 2003 to 2006.

Mr. Carter lives in Mesa, Arizona with his wife and four sons.

Anne Graham LotzSaturday, October 22 | 7:00-9:00pmAnnual Christian Legal Society Banquet

Called ‘the best preacher in the family’ by her father, Billy Graham, Ms. Anne Graham Lotz has traveled the globe speaking with the wisdom and authority of years spent studying God’s Word. Whether in front of a stadium crowd or a TV camera, Ms. Lotz’s message is simple: People can know God and find His purpose for their life when they seek Him in the pages of Scripture.

The New York Times named Ms. Lotz one of the five most influential evangelists of her generation. She’s been profiled on 60 Minutes and appears frequently on television programs such as Larry King Live; The Today Show; Canada’s The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos and countless others.

Whether a delegate to Davos’ Economic Forum; a commentator to the Washington Post or a groundbreaking speaker on platforms throughout the world, Ms. Lotz consistently puts forth the belief that a world turned back to God could experience restoration of families, schools, churches, and communities.

Anne is a best-selling and award-winning author. Her most recent book is The Magnificent Obsession. On September 11, 2011, she will host her first worldwide Simulcast, A Wake-Up Call for God’s People. She is the President of AnGeL Ministries, in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Ken SandeSunday, October 23 | 10:00-11:30am

Ken Sande is president of Peacemaker Ministries and author of The Peacemaker, which has been translated into twelve languages. He is passionate about bringing the life-changing power of God’s peacemaking principles to people all over the world. His early years in engineering and law actually birthed his desire to dedicate his life to biblical peacemaking; in 1982, he founded Peacemaker Ministries. Ken has used biblical peacemaking principles to help people in hundreds of conflict situations ranging from simple personal disputes to complex conflicts in families, churches, and businesses. He’s written many resources on biblical conflict resolution and is in demand as a conference speaker. His wife, Corlette, published a biblical peacemaking curriculum for children that is used in several countries. The Sandes have a teenage son and a married daughter.

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Don’t Miss Opening Night!Leaders from the local Roman Catholic, Evangelical, Greek Orthodox, and Messianic Jewish communities will welcome CLS to Chicago to open the conference Thursday evening. It will be a blessing to have representatives from these faith traditions leading us in a meaningful opening ceremony. Don’t miss this rich time of fellowship!

Erwin W. Lutzer, Senior Pastor Moody Church

Roy Schwarcz, PastorAdat HaTikvahChosen People Ministries



12th Annual Christian Legal Aid Pre-ConferenceThursday, October 20 | 9:00am – 3:30pm

After money, the most prevalent topic that is addressed in the Bible is the poor. Hundreds of verses cry out for justice for the poor. “The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.” Prov. 29:7. As lawyers, we have special training and abilities – and a duty – to demonstrate concern for the poor and helpless, and as Christians, we have a unique call to care about justice for the poor.

Join us for the 12th Annual Christian Legal Aid Leadership Training Seminar Pre-Conference. Whether you’ve served at one of the Christian legal aid clinics across the country for years or never served before, you will gain practical tools and training to provide both tangible legal help and transformative gospel hope. If you want to use your God-given skills to make an eternal difference, take this seminar to be encouraged, equipped and empowered to change your church and community for Christ.

This day-long seminar covers various areas of legal aid. The first session defines the needy and highlights the legal needs they face and addresses how you can use your unique skills to make a difference in the life of someone in need. The second session addresses the administrative tools needed to run an efficient and effective legal-aid ministry, a new network for assistance, and sources for answers as you go and grow. Session three explores different size organizations and various methods for raising funds, recruiting attorneys, involving support volunteers, integrating other ministries, and creating a vibrant community justice center. Session four is the essential primer on where to find resources for legal issues and training in common poverty areas including family, bankruptcy, immigration, housing and tax.

Bruce Strom, the founder and director of one of the largest and fastest growing Christian Legal Aid organizations in the country, Administer Justice, will lead the training. Administer Justice effectively equips more than 600 volunteers to make a difference in the lives of thousands of poor and needy in the Chicago area every year. Come and learn how you, too, can make an impact in your community.

8th Annual Institute For Christian Gift PlanningPre-Conference CLE SeminarThursday, October 20 | 1:00pm – 5:30pm

The Christian Legal Society is pleased to announce the 8th Annual Institute for Christian Gift Planning, which is designed for Christian attorneys who desire to learn about creative, impactful gift planning strategies for their clients and their favorite ministries from a Christ-centered worldview. An estimated 4 hours of CLE credits will be available for presentations addressing timely issues to inform Christian planners how to provide counsel to influence and increase Kingdom giving for their constituents.

The anticipated topics for the Institute are: (1) Tax Exempt Entities and the Use of Charitable Planning Strategies; (2) Current Developments in Charitable Giving and Planning; and (3) a panel discussion addressing “Advising Clients on Charitable Planning: Issues and Opportunities.”

“The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.” Proverbs 29:7



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Thursday, October 2010:30pm – Law Student Ministries After Hours

Join us in the Law Student Ministries Suite for fellowship and snacks following the general welcome reception.

Friday, October 2110:00 – 11:00pm – Law Student Praise & Worship11:00pm– Law Student Ministries After Hours

Saturday, October 2210:45am – 5:00pm– National Law Student Convention

This year’s law student convention features a keynote address by author and cultural critic Gabe Lyons, breakout sessions with practicing lawyers and scholars, a sharing time, and an introduction to the national ministry of CLS. Attendance throughout this whole event is mandatory for all students receiving scholarships.

10:45am - 12:00pm Introduction to the CLS Mission & Vision

Noon - 2:00pm Lunch: Gabe Lyons *

National Law Student ConventionOctober 20-23, 2011The National Law Student Convention provides law students and pre-law students from around the country the opportunity to meet others seeking to discern their callings and become faithful Christ-followers in the profession.

We have designed fellowship, sharing, and worship opportunities to complement workshops, lectures, and panels just for students.

Saturday, October 22 2:00 - 3:15pm Breakout I

• Career Options Panel: Integrating Faith and Practice• International Justice Mission: God’s Calling to do Justice• Women in the Law Panel• Engaging Your Campus• Gabe Lyons Panel3:30 - 4:45 pm Breakout II

(Each session repeated)• Career Options Panel: Integrating Faith and Practice• International Justice Mission: God’s Calling to do Justice• Women in the Law Panel• Engaging Your Campus• Gabe Lyons Panel

4:45 – 5:00pm Closing Remarks

11:00pm – Law Student Ministries After Hours

Gabe LyonsGabe Lyons is the author of The Next Christians: The Good News About the End of Christian America and the founder of Q—a learning community that mobilizes Christians to advance the common good in society. Additionally, he is the co-author of UnChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks About Christianity and Why It Matters, a bestselling book based on original research that revealed the pervasiveness of pop culture’s negative perceptions of Christians. Prior to launching Q, Gabe co-founded Catalyst, a national gathering of young leaders. His work represents the perspectives of a new generation of Christians and has been featured by CNN, The New York Times, Fox News and USA Today. Gabe, his wife, Rebekah, and their three children reside in Manhattan, New York.

*This lunch is open to general attendees for an additional fee of $35. The lunch is at no additional cost to students.

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Religious Liberty Track

What Teachers, Students, and Parents Need to Know about Religion in the Public SchoolsKimberlee Wood Colby, Senior Counsel, CLS Center for Law & Religious Freedom

Kim Colby, a recognized expert on religious issues in the public schools, will present an overview of key issues involving religion in the public schools: equal access for prayer and Bible study groups, leading after-school Bible groups for elementary students, religious released time, religion in the curriculum, teachers’ religious expression in and out of the classroom, and more. This workshop is designed to assist Christians in understanding how to act wisely to use the opportunities that exist to share their faith in the public schools. Workshop participants will receive a copy of the 2011 edition of Kim’s, “Teachers and Religion in the Public Schools.”

Three Branches, Two Parties, One AmendmentKimberlee Wood Colby, Senior Counsel, CLS Center for Law & Religious Freedom

It’s been a fascinating, troubling, exciting, unpredictable year in Washington, D.C. The new Congress and President Obama have taken each other’s measure with one eye (or more likely, all eyes) on the 2012 election. Kim Colby will give an overview of the key religious liberty matters that have been advanced or hindered this year by the President, Congress, and Supreme Court. Topics will include faith-based organizations’ hiring rights; health care workers’ rights of conscience; RLUIPA; the Supreme Court’s consideration of the ministerial exception; ECFA’s Commission on Accountability and Policy for Religious Organizations formed in response to Senator Grassley’s report; public education initiatives; DOMA’s status; recent Supreme Court decisions regarding Establishment Clause standing, religious expression, and other religious liberty matters; and other substantive updates on current religious liberty topics.

Safeguarding the Religious Freedom of Parachurch MinistriesStanley Carlson-Thies, Institutional Religious Freedom Alliance

Parachurch ministries are under increasing pressure from government to change what they do and how they do it, whether or not they receive government funds. Learn about the threats, how you can help shape an environment that respects institutional religious freedom, and what you can do to equip the ministries to stand strong.

International Religious Liberty UpdateBrent McBurney, President & CEO, Advocates International

Advocates International’s new President & CEO, Brent McBurney, will discuss recent developments in Religious Liberty issues from around the globe. Attendees will hear updates regarding Christians and other minorities in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Middle East and elsewhere.

Church/Non-Profit Track

Employment Issues with Non-ProfitsJeffrey Fowler, Partner, Laner, Muchin, Dombrow, Becker, Levin & Tominberg, Ltd.

This workshop will provide an overview of the labor and employment laws that affect non-profit organizations, starting with the basic question, when is a worker a volunteer as opposed to an employee? The program is designed primarily for those who manage or advise non-profit organizations to help them spot issues as they arise, and to help prevent worker-based problems.

Legal Considerations in Establishing a Charity in CanadaTerry Carter, Managing Partner and Trade-Mark Agent, Carters

Many 501(c)(3), have an interest in extending their ministries and operations to Canada. This seminar, presented by an experienced Canadian charity lawyer, will provide a practical overview of the considerations that you need to know in order to properly advise your clients about establishing a charity in Canada.

Great Expectations: When Attorneys Serve on Nonprofit BoardsMike Mosher & Sally Wagenmaker, Mosher & Wagenmaker, LLC

Attorneys who accept the honor and responsibility of board participation likely will face a wide variety of expectations about one’s skills, expertise, and ability to contribute meaningfully. This workshop will challenge participants, as attorneys and community leaders, to consider how to meet these expectations through exploring directors’ fiduciary duties, explaining key legal issues for federal tax compliance and state requirements, and providing “first aid” tools for times of legal distress.

WorkshopsMany workshops are divided into tracks that attendees are welcome to follow throughout the conference: Religious Liberty, Church/Non-Profit, Christian Mediation, Pro-Life Update, Christian Legal Aid, Jurisprudence, Ethics, Legal Professionals’ Perspectives, Judges’ Perspective, and Personal Enrichment & Spiritual Formation. This year a Christian Pre-law track will be introduced for undergraduate students. Attendees are also invited to select workshops from multiple tracks. Through the conference programming, you can qualify for a full year’s worth of CLE credits. Many non-CLE, special interest workshops are also available. Workshop session times are as follows:

Thursday, October 20Early Bird Session I – 4:00-5:30pm

Friday, October 21Session II – 1:30-3:00pmSession III – 3:30-5:00pm

Saturday, October 22Session IV – 10:00-11:30amSession V – 1:00-2:30pmSession VI – 3:00-4:30pm



Legal Hotspots for Churches and Nonprofits for 2012 H. Robert Showers, Jr., Principal, Simms Showers, LLP

In the continuing specialized tax exempt arena where increasing IRS and state regulations and growing lawsuits/claims are putting pressure in a down economy, churches and nonprofits must prepare to survive and thrive. This fast-paced interactive CLE seminar is aimed not at tax exempt experts but at lawyers who practice in other areas but sit on the boards of these churches and nonprofits and its focus on the 10 top legal challenges seeks to sensitize them to the areas where the legal and tax threats are greatest and risk management is most needed.

Christian Mediation Track

Every Practitioner Needs Peacemaking 101Dave Schlachter, Vice President of the Institute of Christian Conciliation, Peacemaker MinistriesCandace McCune, Certified Christian Conciliator through Peacemaker Ministries

This workshop introduces the core principles of a biblical approach to conflict resolution which are essential for every lawyer in their daily practice. It will identify the core principles and provide insight into their practical application in the law practice. No matter what your area of law, size of your law office, or type of clients you represent, understanding the cause of conflict, how people respond to conflict, and how to address the conflict to achieve reconciliation and resolution will help you in your office, with clients, and at home.

Helping Business & Organization Clients Lead through ConflictDave Schlachter, Vice President of the Institute of Christian Conciliation, Peacemaker Ministries

Advising business & organizational clients includes helping them lead through conflict. This workshop will address the core principles of biblical conflict resolution with a specific focus on the conflicts that arise out of leadership. We will look at and apply biblical principles on conflict resolution which inform and direct leadership, particularly when leadership must manage change within their organization. You will learn practical skills to provide to clients, helping them avoid and constructively address the conflicts they encounter as leaders.

“Professional Courtesy” Falls ShortDave Schlachter, Vice President of the Institute of Christian Conciliation, Peacemaker Ministries

Resolving legal conflicts with professional courtesy is not enough. A faith based approach to practicing law calls for us to seek resolution with reconciliation. How do I do this; is it really possible? We will focus on the goal of achieving a lasting resolution of a conflict, through an understanding of how confession, followed by forgiveness, leads to reconciliation as the key to a durable resolution, preserving and restoring the relationships involved in the conflict. This workshop will provide practical tools for the litigation attorney as well as the business or family attorney helping their clients resolve their conflicts, and working with opposing counsel.

Pro-Life Update Track

Law of Life UpdateSamuel B. Casey, Managing Director & General Counsel, The Law of the Life Project

This 90-minute workshop (1.5 CLE credits) is designed to provide a summary 2010-2011 update on the law, legal developments and public policy related to abortion & protection of the unborn, bioethics & biotechnology, end-of-life issues and the healthcare right of conscience. A more detailed outline will be provided at the workshop.

Science, Faith and the Public Square: Human Dignity and Medical ResearchJoal Hill, Director of Research Ethics, Advocate Health Care

This presentation will review historical and legislative developments in human subject research since the Nuremberg Code as a background for addressing the critical question

of what we understand science to be, particularly in an age when it is often asserted that religious, philosophical, and other values have no place in the practice of science. The goal of this workshop is to refute that notion by addressing the values that are inherent in science, particularly those of truth and trust.

Christian Legal Aid Track

Legal Aid Overview: You Were Created to Administer JusticeBruce Strom, Executive Director, Administer Justice

More than 2,000 verses in Scripture cry out for justice for the poor. By virtue of your profession you have unique gifts and a unique call to defend the rights of the poor and helpless. You have an opportunity to provide practical legal help and eternal gospel hope. Come explore how to overcome barriers to service through an exciting new initiative being launched which will provide all you need to make an eternal difference in the lives of our neighbors in need.

Jurisprudence Track

Idols for Destruction: The State, the Self, and Christian JurisprudenceJeff Ventrella, Senior Vice President, Alliance Defense Fund

Scripture informs us that we become like the idols we make (Ps. 135:18) and the same is true for jurisprudence. This session explores the relationship between Law, Lordship, and Liberty, and shows how the idols of State and Self are “idols for [our] own destruction.” (Hosea 8:4), which distort and undermine justice.

Higher Law and Common LawJeffrey Brauch, Dean, Regent University Law School

This presentation will trace the fundamental change in legal worldview that has taken place in the last 150 years or so. That change has been from believing in a transcendent source for law to skepticism of such a source. The presentation will address the implications of this worldview change for law and the Christian lawyer today.

Laws and Sausages: Christian faith, the legal profession, and the dirty business of politics. Gideon Strauss, Chief Executive Officer, Center for Public Justice

According to a saying usually attributed to Otto von Bismarck, if you want to respect either law or sausages, you should avoid seeing how they are made. We have all had our fill of lawyer jokes, and we know that politics evokes either apathy or cynicism from many of our fellow citizens. But for all the disdain in which law and politics is held, these overlapping arenas represent noble callings held in high regard both in the Christian Scriptures and through much of the history of the Christian faith. In this workshop, we will talk about ways of thinking about the practice of both law and politics, and their intersection, starting out from biblical first principles.

Ethics Track

In addition to the two-hour CLE workshop presented by legal humorist, Sean Carter, Dr. Dennis Hollinger will also be presenting two workshops on the subject.

Ethics in a Pluralistic ContextDr. Dennis Hollinger, President & Colman M. Mockler Distinguished Professor of Christian Ethics, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

We live in a pluralistic world in which discrepant worldviews and moral frameworks exist side by side. Various legal and ethical frameworks have been suggested for the pluralistic context. This workshop explores several of those frameworks and sets forth one particular approach that is rooted in biblical and theological understandings, and is contextually appropriate for the American setting.



Ethical and Legal Issues at the End of LifeDr. Dennis Hollinger, President & Colman M. Mockler Distinguished Professor of Christian Ethics, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

With the changing face of death come numerous ethical and legal challenges. We will explore three major issues that are significant for contemporary church and society: the definition of death, treatment termination and assisted suicide (I.e. Euthanasia). The workshop will also examine the conflict that sometimes exists between a right to do something, and the right thing to do.

Legal Professionals’ Perspectives Track

“Having It All” in Today’s Society: The Perspective of Female Christian Lawyers and a Female Christian JudgeAmy Parrish, Attorney, Mauck & Baker, LLCKristine Cummings, Attorney, Law Office of Kristine S. CummingsSylvia Chen, Senior Counsel, Motorola MobilityHon. Judge Susan J. McDunn, Law Division, Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois

In this Panel Discussion, we hope to provide insights and practical experiences from female lawyers who have chosen different paths in both their careers and their personal lives. Join us as we discuss “having it all” and as we wrestle with the changes and challenges inherent in the practice of law, especially for women seeking to fulfill God’s calling on their lives. All are welcome -- the issue of “having it all” pertains to all, and men have the added opportunity of learning “how women think”!

Integration of Faith into the Paralegal Profession – A Panel DiscussionCynthia Cunningham, Mauck & Baker, LLC Abigail Edwards, Christian Legal SocietyLura Unger, Schultz Law Office, P.A.Mary Swedo, Adhesives Research, Inc;

Have you ever wondered how you can bring your faith into your work as a paralegal? Integrating faith into the practice of law is not for lawyers only – paralegals seek to do the same! Come to this workshop to hear the perspectives of a diverse group of paralegals from across the country with both long and short term experiences in both an in-house corporate setting, a small personal injury firm, a mid-sized Christian law firm, and a Christian non-profit setting. Topics will range from applying skills to the direct benefit of the Kingdom of God through work with a Christian organization to applying your faith and Christian influence in a corporate and law firm environment. Panelists will share their perspectives on reducing stress through godly habits, being at peace “in the storm” with lack of control, and serving as an example and encouragement to others in the workplace. Join us as we discuss these challenging issues.

Avoiding Big Problems in Small FirmsLou Bellande, Bellande & Sargis Law Group, LLP

Lou will discuss: (i) partner selection issues; (ii) client acceptance and pre-retainer rejection and post-retainer client termination issues; (iii) partnership profit distribution issues; and (iv) the need for complete intra-firm disclosure and transparency. He will also discuss the need for being accessible to your clients, spiritually sensitive to them and honest with them, especially when you make a mistake. He will lay out the four foundational rules for the success of your firm (none of which includes a marketing plan) and the place of prayer in a busy law office. He will also discuss viewing clients and attorney adversaries as potential converts. He will provide examples to illustrate the above issues.

Would Jesus be Your Friend on Facebook? Would the Holy Spirit Follow You on Twitter? – A Social Media Primer for Christian AttorneysTom Ciesielka, TC Public Relations

There aren’t many Christian voices in the mainstream legal media; but when God closes a door, He opens a window. Social media is the window to a whole world of potential supporters and friends that enables you to connect and share in your own words. Tom Ciesielka underlines the importance of social media for Christian lawyers as well as outlines the basic guidelines to Tweet with grace and Facebook according to the 10 Commandments.

Recent Developments in Labor/Employment LawWhit Brisky, Member, Mauck & Baker, LLCNatalie Lange, Associate, The Prinz Law Firm, P.C.

A survey of recent developments in employment law from the perspective of two lawyers, one of whom primarily represents employees and the other primarily represents employers. The workshop will include the implications of gay marriage and domestic partnership laws for employee benefits, reasonable accommodation for religious observance, hostile work environments created by religious differences, employee discipline and termination and remedies for unlawful acts by employers.

Judges’ Perspectives Track

Restorative Justice: 21st Century Solutions to Prostitution and Human TraffickingHon. Judge Paul M. Herbert, Administrative & Presiding Judge, Franklin County Municipal Court

Judge Paul Herbert shares his experience in creating a specialized court docket for human trafficking victims charged with the crime of prostitution. Judge Herbert explores the criminology, the laws, the vast cost to society and the trauma inflicted on this ever increasing population. Real systemic solutions and encouragement are offered as Luke 7:47 comes to life evidenced by the recovery and redemption of these brave women. Find out how all members of the legal profession can contribute to this unreached people group.

A View from the Bench: Judicial Perspectives for Lawyers Facing Difficult Moral, Ethical and Relational Issues in the Courtroom, and Other Tips for Effective AdvocacyHon. Judge Samuel Der-Yeghiayan, U.S. District Court, Northern District of IllinoisHon. Judge Susan J. McDunn, Law Division, Circuit Court of Cook County, IllinoisHon. Judge Robert B. Spence, Circuit Judge, Kane County, Illinois

This session will include a panel of three judges who serve on the bench in Illinois in various capacities, from the federal district court, state trial court and state family court. They will talk about their views concerning the efficacy and effects of religious practices in the courtroom, such as lawyers and witnesses wearing religious apparel or indicia, open and obvious prayer, and statements/testimony about religious beliefs and values. They will also share their views concerning what constitutes effective trial advocacy and some examples of the opposite -- attorneys’ and witnesses’ conduct that was harmful to their cases.

Personal Enrichment & Spiritual Formation Track

How to Study the Bible for All It’s WorthJhan Moskowitz, North American Director, Jews for Jesus

This is a class on how to do inductive Bible study, and how to look for structural clues on identifying the intent of the authors when studying the text. We will look at the different kinds of literature that make up the Scriptures and how to study each of them. We will also learn how to identify the voice of the narrator and the inner voice of the characters in the text.



Evangelism in the Workplace – Co-Journers: Joining Others in Their Spiritual JourneyClay Cook, Executive Director, Priority Associates

Is it possible to build work relationships that go below the surface and lead to deeper discussions? During this seminar we will look at some practical tools that will better equip you and will provide the chance to discuss your faith in relationships at work. How do you discover where people are in their spiritual journey? How do you leverage what God’s done in your life to explain the Gospel? And how do you help people overcome their obstacles to Christ? Join us as we answer these and other questions.

Nurturing the Heart & Mind of the Christian Lawyer: Helpful Books, Old and NewByron Borger, Hearts and Minds Bookstore

Join our resident bookseller as he shares a bit about the role of books in forming the Christian mind; you will be encouraged by his stories on the front lines of the book world. From devotional classics to the latest in spiritual formation, from great novels and memoirs to serious works of Christian legal theory, we’ll learn about some of the best--and most interesting--works of recent years.

Christian Pre-Law Track

This year pre-law students and professors will meet together with others who are exploring the call to law school. As always, pre-law students and professors are invited to join the National Law Student Convention (see activities and schedule, page 5), but this year, we have set aside time and space for an exclusive pre-law gathering as well.

The Pre-Law Track is open to pre-law professors, students, and practicing lawyers who work with undergraduates. Undergraduates will receive the same registration scholarships as law students and are included in all law student activities, including the Gabe Lyons luncheon. In addition, the track will feature an optional trip to a Chicago-area law school, a workshop on “Thinking About Law School” with professors and lawyers, and a panel of law students offering advice.

Also make plans to join us for a reception just for undergraduates, hosted by Christian law school deans and professors.

Plus more!

Childcare & Kids’ ConferenceKids’ Conference is designed to minister to your entire family, allowing you and your spouse the opportunity to fully engage in the CLS program while providing your children with a spiritually meaningful, fun-packed, memorable conference of their very own. Kids’ Conference sessions include Bible/missions lessons and age-appropriate activities such as crafts, games, and eating together. The kids will have a great time. Dress for all children will be casual all weekend.

Age-appropriate care is available for children ages 0-11. Rest assured that Kids’ Conference operates under Illinois state guidelines for age-divided space and child/worker ratios. Unfortunately, due to limited staffing, we will not be able to accommodate any children with special needs.

Located on-site at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort, Kids’ Conference is available during each session of the conference. To adequately prepare for Kids’ Conference, pre-registration is required.

In order for childcare to be offered, a minimum participation is required. Childcare may be canceled if there are too few registrants. Notification and refunds will be issued for the childcare portion of the registration.



Professional/Ethics Day at the National ConferenceMany attorneys have sat under ethics programs which were either repetitive or, frankly, dull. CLS is pleased to open its Friday, October 21st Professionalism/Ethics day as a free-standing “conference within a conference” for those unable to attend the full conference. This allows local professionals to be exposed to CLS National Convention programming while receiving five solid hours of ethics credit qualified in all states with mandatory CLE requirements. Leading this off will be nationally-acclaimed Sean Carter, Harvard law grad and “humorist-at-law,” who has a unique talent for engaging both mind and funny bone. Dr. Dennis Hollinger, a specialist in this area, will present two graduate-level workshops on (a) ethics in a pluralistic context and (b) ethics and legal issues at the end of life. During the workshop periods, registrants can elect alternative CLE or non-CLE sessions from a robust menu of other conference offerings. Accordingly, this day will be of interest to attorney and non-attorneys alike. As “icing on the cake,” quite literally, registrants for the professionalism day will be allowed to purchase up to two tickets each for the Friday evening conference entertainment with professional comedian Jeff Allen followed by desert reception. These tickets will not generally be made available to the public.

Professional day with evening entertainment and reception is included in regular conference registration.Friday admission only: $95/attendeeAdd Conference entertainment by Jeff Allen & reception following: $25/ticket

Paralegal DayIn conjunction with the Professional/Ethics Day, CLS is offering at its annual conference a one-day program specially designed for paralegals! The Paralegal Program will be held on Friday, October 21st and offers a one day alternative for paralegals unable to attend the entire conference. Paralegals attending the Friday program will qualify for 5 NFPA credits. The cost of registration for the paralegal program will be $125. The program schedule combines events intended primarily for paralegals with events that are suitable for paralegals and attorneys alike:

10:00am to Noon: Ethics CLE Program by Legal Humorist Sean Carter, Esq. Noon to 1:30pm: Lunch Break 1:30 to 3:00pm: Choice of CLE Workshops 3:30 to 5:00pm: Paralegal Workshop (Integration of Faith and Work) 5:30 to 7:30pm: Dinner for Paralegals 8:00 to 9:30pm: Christian Comedian Jeff Allen with dessert reception to follow We are applying for 5 NFPA/NALA credits.

Paralegal Day only registration includes workshops, dinner and the evening comedian show with the dessert reception following. If you are a paralegal and you sign-up for full conference registration, this includes the full paralegal day program. Please indicate on registration that you are a paralegal and plan to attend the dinner.



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Sean Carter, Esq

Jeff Allen

Conference Highlights50th Anniversary CelebrationThroughout the conference we will be celebrating 50 years of God’s faithfulness. Through multimedia presentations, speakers, and small group discussion we will reflect upon the last fifty years of the various CLS ministries and continue conversations about casting a vision for the future.

Saturday, October 22 | 7:00-9:00pmChristian Legal Society Annual BanquetAnne Graham LotzPresident, AnGeL Ministries Join us for the annual Saturday evening banquet as we hear from Ms. Anne Graham Lotz. An opportunity will be afforded to attendees to contribute to the ministries of CLS at the banquet.

Friday, October 21 | 10:00am – 12:15pmJoin the 4-H Club of Lawyer EvangelismSean Carter, Esq, founder, Lawpsided SeminarsIn this off-beat “sermonar,” legal humorist Sean Carter will encourage you to continue in your evangelism efforts by joining the 4-H Club of Lawyer Evangelism. Specifically, he will demonstrate how the 4-H’s (humor, humility, honesty and hospitality) can be employed to fulfill the Great Commission.

Friday, October 21 | 8:00-9:30pmJeff Allen, Christian Comedian with Dessert Reception to followJeff Allen is the best at what he does–making people laugh as hard as humanly possible with clean funny jokes. His trademarked “Happy Wife, Happy Life” message of a marriage gone wrong and redeemed has given laughter and encouragement to millions of people. Jeff’s comedy drives home the humor in everyday family life and the joy derived from a healthy marriage.

Jeff AllenImagine a raging-alcoholic-turned-born-again-Christian funny enough to make you fall out of your chair, and moments later, so moving that you must reach for a Kleenex. “Jeff Allen is the best one-two punch in the Christian world,” says manager Lenny Sisselman. “He opens your heart and mind with hilarious, world-class comedy and then he gives his testimony of a near-ruined life redeemed by God. Nobody can do what he can do. If Jesus Christ returned to give a sermon, Jeff could open for Him.”

A dessert reception will follow the entertainment. This comedy show and reception is open to those with full conference registration or those who purchased the Jeff Allen show as an add-on to Professional Day.



Spouse Tea

Dr. Gideon Strauss

Jordan J. Ballor

9th Annual Christian Scholars’ SymposiumFriday, October 21 | 1:30-3:30pmJUSTICE, POVERTY, POLITICS & THE STATE: IS THERE A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE?with Jordan J. Ballor and Dr. Gideon Strauss

Scholars will gather again this year to discuss the role of the state and the church in addressing poverty and economic politics from a Christian perspective. What is responsible government action in light of the debt crisis and the plight of the poor, and how should a biblical understanding of the roles and relationship of the church, the family, and the state enlighten our policies and practices?

Jordan J. Ballor of the Acton Institute and Dr. Gideon Strauss of the Center for Public Justice have proven to be leaders in publicly discussing and debating these complex issues, and they will lead us in a dialogue on the topic.

Jordan J. Ballor is a research fellow at the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion & Liberty and serves as executive editor of the Journal of Markets & Morality. He is also author of Ecumenical Babel: Confusing Economic Ideology and the Church’s Social Witness (Christian’s Library Press, 2010). He is currently a doctoral candidate in Reformation history at the University of Zurich and in historical and moral theology at Calvin Theological Seminary.

Dr. Gideon Strauss is the CEO of the Center for Public Justice and editor of its publication Capital Commentary. Dr. Strauss was active in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa during his teens and twenties, and served as an interpreter for the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission (http://www.justice.gov.za/trc/). He is married to Angela (a student at Fuller Theological Seminary) and father to Tala and Hannah (students at Gordon College). Gideon worships at Grace Pasadena (Presbyterian).

The Scholars’ Symposium is an annual offering designed to give law professors, students, lawyers and judges an opportunity to discuss scholarly topics and academic issues. The Scholars’ Symposium is free of charge to CLS conference registrants and is open to professors, students and practicing lawyers who desire to seek truth in their teaching, scholarship, and work.

Spouse Tea Friday, October 21 | 1:30-4:00pm Whether this is your first CLS conference or your twentieth, you won’t want to miss the formal tea for all spouses at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort. Join us for a time of fellowship renewing old friendships and making new ones. Cost for the tea is $30. Both husbands and wives of attorneys and other legal professionals are welcome.

CLS Chapter Leaders LuncheonSaturday, October 22 | 12:00-2:30pmCLS National encourages all Chapter leaders to come to the Chapter Leaders Luncheon. It will be a time of food and fellowship where each leader will have a chance to ask questions, share ministry ideas, voice concerns, and encourage one another by recounting how God has chosen to use your chapter to edify each other and reach out to others. CLS National wants to hear from you in order to better understand how we can serve you more effectively this coming year.



Tour of Billy Graham Center Museum and lunch at the Wheaton College CampusSaturday, October 22 | 12:00-4:00pm Join us for a group tour of the Billy Graham Center Museum and lunch on the Wheaton College campus. Lunch will be catered by Wheaton prior to the tour, and transportation will be provided. In order to accurately plan transportation and catering, please register for this event with your conference registration. The cost is $30.

The Billy Graham Center Museum has a thirty-year tradition of inviting guests of all ages to better understand their own purpose and meaning through a unique blend of exploration of American history, reflection on faith, and inspiration in visual and performance art.

Located on the campus of Wheaton College, the museum offers a rich experience. Take in a visual overview of the history of Christian mission and its influence on American society. Enjoy a broad spectrum of arts expressing biblical and spiritual themes. Read grade-school papers of Billy Graham and stand at his traveling pulpit. Journey through a powerful, walkthrough presentation of the message of Jesus Christ. The museum welcomes you to explore, reflect, and be inspired.

Downtown Chicago TourThursday, October 20 | 9:00am-5:00pmAttendees who arrive early will have the opportunity to tour the downtown Chicago area. The group will take a bus from the hotel at 9:00am and return to the hotel by 5:00pm. Activities are open to participant discretion and options include: Navy Pier, Michigan Avenue shopping, Museums, river-boat architectural tour, trip to the observation deck of the Willis (commonly known as Sears) Tower or of the Hancock building. Cost will range from $30 to $100 depending on the activities chosen and the fees will be due upon arrival. In order for us to accurately plan for transportation, please register for this tour at time of conference registration.

You are invited to join hundreds of attorneys, other legal professionals, law students, and their families at

the 2011 CLS 50th Anniversary Conference. As we reflect over the last half of a century and the faithfulness

God demonstrated through that time, we look forward to the way that the Lord will serve through us in

His name. This year we are blessed to highlight strengthening our faith through fellowship and working

the hope for tomorrow. I encourage you to attend and to sponsor a law student for a truly outstanding

time of fellowship, fun, and personal growth – See you there!

Strength for today and hope for tomorrow: Serving in the Law in Christ’s name.

Fred L. Potter, Executive Director



General Information

RegistrationParticipants are encouraged to register as early as possible to take advantage of the early discounts through July 31. All reservations after September 26 will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment in full is required to process all registrations. The registration fee covers all main sessions, workshops, three buffet breakfasts, Thursday evening reception, Friday night comedian & reception, Saturday night banquet. We will confirm your completed registration by mail or email.

The status of your membership on October 20, 2011 determines your registration fee. Those attending law school or undergraduate school full-time are considered “Students.”

When both spouses are attorneys, law students, or non-lawyer members, the spouse with the higher registration fee must register and the other need pay only the spouse fee (e.g., if one spouse is an attorney and the other spouse is a law student, then the attorney registers at the attorney fee and the student registers at the spouse fee).

AccommodationsThe conference is being held at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort just outside of Chicago. All accommodation reservations must be made by the attendee. Rates apply for single through quadruple occupancy rooms. The Christian Legal Society’s group block rates are:

$119 per night plus taxes until August 16, 2011$129 per night plus taxes after August 16, 2011

Make your reservations early to take advantage of the early rate!

For Reservations: 1.800.022.9290 or 1.630.850.5555Please ask for the “CLS National Conference Rate”

Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort3500 Midwest Road Oak Brook, Illinois 60523

TransportationThe hotel is 17 miles from Chicago/O’Hare International Airport and 15 miles from Chicago/Midway Airport.Shuttles from either airport are available through Windy City Limousine at $27 one-way. To make reservations go to www.windycitylimos.com or call 847.916.9300.Parking is complimentary at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort.

CLE and NFPA CreditsCLS will be applying for state bar approved CLE credits and paralegal accreditation. There is no additional charge for CLE credits for workshop sessions; however, you must fill out the proper CLE forms at the conference to receive credit. CLE credits are also available through the pre-conference events on Thursday.

DressThe dress for the entire conference is business casual.

Special NeedsIf you have dietary or other special needs, please let us know when you register so that we can make arrangements.

CancellationsAny cancellation/request for a refund, must be made in writing and CLS will issue a cancellation number. If received on or before September 23, a $75 administration fee will apply. If received by 4pm EDT on October 7, a $150 fee will apply. No refunds will be given after 4pm EDT on October 7, 2011. No-shows will not receive a refund.

All law students receive scholarships to support

attendance at the National Conference.

We encourage you to underwrite a law student

registration with a $200 donation.

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