Symposia

Opportunity From Necessity: Innovative Policies and Practices in Ohio During Fiscal Challenges

October 14-15, 2010 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Barrister Club

Symposium Overview | Schedule | Faculty | Registration

On Thursday October 14 and Friday October 15, the Justice for Children Project will be sponsoring a two-day Juvenile Law Seminar, to be held at the Barrister Club from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The cost to attend two days is $165; one day fees are $100. There are scholarships available for public defenders. Judges and magistrates may attend at no cost.

Budget shortfalls and dwindling resources provide opportunities for creative and innovative approaches to the problems faced by children and their families. The 2010 Juvenile Law Symposium will highlight some innovative practices and policies being implemented in Ohio's juvenile justice and abuse and neglect systems, despite--or perhaps because of--fiscal concerns. Additional topics include case law overviews, ethics, professionalism, and substance abuse presentations, and legislative updates.

A limited number of scholarships from the Office of the Ohio Public Defender will be available to public defenders and pro bono counsel.

We are requesting 12.5 hours of CLE credit for this event, including 2.5 hours related to the Professional Conduct requirement. The Ohio Supreme Court has not yet approved this seminar for credit.

Parking

South Campus Gateway Parking (located at 9th Avenue & Pearl, one block north off of High Street)
Rate is $1/hour. Lost ticket fee is $24. No bills larger than $20 accepted.

Ohio Union South Parking Garage (1759 North High Street)
Rate is $2 per hour for first three hours, $1 per hour for 4-7 hours, $10 maximum daily rate.

Parking Meters (located on 11th Avenue between High Street and Neil Avenue)
Limited number of two-hour meters available. Rate is $0.75/hour.

Hotels

Conference Hotel: University Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
A proud affiliate of The Ohio State University and the Moritz College of Law
3110 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH 43202
614/267-7461
877/677-5292 (toll-free reservations)
e-mail: osuplazareservations@universityplazaosu.com
www.universityplazaosu.com
SPECIAL RATES: $99 + tax (Please use this code “MORITZ” at the time of making the reservation). Rooms must be booked by September 30 to secure the conference rate.

• Located 1/2 mile north of the OSU campus.
• Free transportation to and from OSU campus and Port Columbus Airport (based on availability).
• Full-service hotel offering: complementary breakfast buffet with over 20 items, restaurant, lounge, business center including complimentary high-speed Internet access, outdoor pool, and professionally appointed guest rooms (in-room hairdryers, iron & ironing board, in-room coffeemakers, data ports, work desk station). Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet in all guest rooms.
• 12,400 square feet of banquet/conference facilities with a renovated ballroom.
• New onsite fitness center available 24 hours a day with key card access.
• Professional catering services available.
• NOTE: Attendees must book by September 30 to secure the conference rate.

The Blackwell (OSU affiliated)
2110 Tuttle Park Place
Columbus, OH 43210
614/247-4000
866/247-4003 (toll-free)
www.theblackwell.com
SPECIAL RATES: From $141.00 + tax (Request "OSU Visitor Rate" at the time of booking)

• The Blackwell is the University’s upscale hotel and conference center located adjacent to the College of Engineering.
• Featuring 151 guestrooms and 22,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space, wireless Internet available in public areas and all meeting rooms.
• The hotel offers well appointed guestrooms with high-speed Ethernet Internet, two phone lines, and in-room safes in every guestroom. Wireless internet coming soon to guestrooms.
• Complimentary full breakfast.
• Guests will enjoy our on-site 24-hour fitness center and on-site restaurant, Bistro 2110, featuring upscale American cuisine and lobby lounge as well as in-room dining service available from 6 a.m. until midnight.
• Airport transportation to and from the hotel is available and runs on a schedule.
• Call hotel direct for more information toll-free at 866-247-4003.

Varsity Inn North
3246 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH 43201
614/267-4646
www.varsityinn.com
SPECIAL RATES: From $62.00 + tax (Request the "OSU Recruiter Rate" when making reservations)

• Complimentary High-speed Wireless Internet, full cable television
• Business Center, Fitness Center
• Close to El Vaquero, Damon's, Rooster's, and Bob Evans

Varsity Inn South
1445 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH 43212
614/291-2983
866-OSU-VARSITY (678-8277)
www.varsityinn.com
SPECIAL RATES: From $62.00 + tax (Request "OSU Visitor Rate" when making reservations)

• Drive thru check-in, high-speed Internet, full cable TV, coffeemakers
• Heated outdoor pool
• Adjacent to Buckeye Hall of Fame Café & Bob Evans Restaurant

Hampton Inn & Suites
501 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215
614/559-2000
800/426-7866 (toll-free nationwide reservations)
www.hamptoninn.com/hi/columbus-downtown [new window]
SPECIAL RATES: From $110.00 + tax (Request "OSU Law Symposia Rate")

• Located one mile south of The Ohio State University in the vibrant Arena District
• Walk to restaurants and night life; stroll through art galleries in the Short North Arts District
• All rooms include high-speed Internet, two phones/lines, voicemail, local calls, long distance access, cable TV, coffeemaker, hairdryer, iron/board
• Hotel amenities include meeting rooms, valet parking, indoor pool, sauna and workout room
• Complimentary full breakfast, 6:00 am - 10:00 am
• Within 5 blocks of 127 restaurants & entertainment venues

Hilton Garden Inn® - Columbus-University Area
3232 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH 43202
614/263-7200
www.stayhgi.com [new window]
SPECIAL OSU RATES From - $115.00 + tax (Request "OSU Law Symposia Rate" when making reservations)

• Hotel features 158 guest rooms and 2900 sq. ft. of meeting space
• Full Service Great American Grill® for breakfast, Pavilion Lounge, Evening Room Service, and 24-hour Pavilion Pantry® convenience Mart
• Heated Indoor Pool, workout facility, valet and self-laundry available
• Complimentary 24-hour business center with secure, remote printing; wireless high-speed Internet access in public areas
• Guest rooms include Garden Sleep System™, 32 inch flat panel HD TV's, oversized desk with ergonomic Mirra® chair by Herman Miller; refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker; hair dryer, iron & ironing board, and easy-to-set alarm clock radio with jack for portable music player
• Complimentary high-speed Internet access in all rooms with secure, remote printing to the business center

Past Symposia

• 2009: Reinventing Juvenile Law: A New Construct for Practice and Policy
• 2008 - Juvenile Law Seminar
• 2006 - Juvenile Law Seminar
• 2005 (Fall) - Juvenile Law Seminar
• 2005 (Spring) - The Mind of a Child: The Relationship Between Brain Development, Cognitive Functioning, and Accountability Under the Law
• 2002 - Special Needs Adoption
• 1999 - The Implications of Welfare Reform for Children
• 1995 - Justice for Needs of Children: Defining Public and Private Responsibilities