2007 Crime Victim Law & Litigation Conference
"Architecture of Justice: An Integration of Victims' Rights"
May 18 & 19, 2007
Doubletree Hotel | 1000 NE Multnomah | Portland, Oregon | Map
Hotel Reservations
The Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center is completely booked.
However, NCVLI has secured additional rooms at the Paramount Hotel at the conference rate of $98/night. This rate is effective until Monday, May 7, 2007. The Paramount Hotel is a 10 minute ride via the light rail to the Doubletree. The ride is free (Pioneer Square South to Lloyd Center). Each night reserved supports NCVLI.
- Phone: Call (503) 223-9900 or (800) 663-1144 and ask for the "NCVLI group rate".
OUTSTANDING AWARD WINNERS & RECOGNITION: NCVLI is pleased to announce the following will be honored at this year's ceremony.
John W. Gillis will be recognized at the ceremony
for his lifetime commitment to victims' rights.
2007 Legal Advocacy Award
Jamie L. Mills
For Steadfast Representation of Crime Victims
2007 Victims' Rights Partnership Award
Hardy Myers
For Advancing Victims’ Rights Through Statewide Partnerships
2007 Victim Advocacy Award
John Stein
For Resolute Advocacy Advancing Victims’ Rights
CONFERENCE PROGRAM: The conference program will be realized through our renowned keynote speakers and faculty. NCVLI is featuring the following speakers:
Veraunda I. Jackson, J.D.
Attorney, Trainer, Consultant, and Author of
Everything has A Price! and You Don’t Have To Settle!
Jamie L. Mills, J.D., Diane Moyer, J.D., and Lyn M. Schollett, J.D.
A Panel of Experts on Sexual Violence
CLE CREDITS: Attorneys are eligible to receive approximately 14 CLE credits for both days of the conference. Some of the workshops have been approved by the Oregon State Bar as qualifying for Elimination of Bias (E/B) and Ethics credits. They are "They May Be Old But They Still Have Rights: Protecting the Rights of Elderly Crime Victims" by Susan S. Quinn; "Victims’ Rights in Indian Country and Native American/Alaskan Native Rights in Federal/State Courts" by Jerry Gardner; and "Providing Effective Legal and Social Advocacy for Crime Victims: Avoiding the Unauthorized Practice of Law" by Sandy Bromley.
SAVE THE DATE: Click here for the flyer.
BROCHURE: Click here for the conference brochure, which includes the program schedule and registration form.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE: The program is available on the website. It is also available in the brochure.
REGISTRATION: Registration is now available. Register by April 24, 2007 to receive the early bird rate. Payment includes registration for 2 days, continental breakfasts, break food, lunches, and conference giveaways. Conference rates are as follows:
Early Bird Rates - registration received by April 27, 2007
- $169 - Government, Academic, or Non-Profit
- $199 - Regular
Regular Rates - registration received after April 27, 2007 - $219 - Government, Academic, or Non-Profit
- $249 - Regular
NAVRA members receive a $20 deduction from the registration fee. Click here to sign-up.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Visit the Office for Victims of Crime website to see if you may qualify for a TTAC scholarship.
We hope to see you in the City of Roses on May 18 & 19, 2007!
 This project was supported by Grant No. 2002-VF-GX-K004 awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Points of view in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.
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