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Saturday, October 22 , 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon
St Joe County Public Library
Everyone has rights. Know yours.
Everyone has rights. Know yours.
A free legal information fair for everyday people.
A free legal information fair for everyday people.
Lawcademy is a free, half-day legal information fair where everyday people can learn more about their legal rights. We want to empower citizens in the South Bend, Indiana community to own their democracy.
We make law make sense. While we won't provide individual legal advice, we can help you better understand the legal issues you face, decide when you need legal advice, and help you find it.
2022 Session Topics
2022 Session Topics
The focus of the event will be three blocks of multiple breakout sessions. Each session will cover a common legal topic or issue, and you can choose the sessions you like. Topics have been chosen for their relevance to members of the South Bend community -- and with your input!
Expert presenters will help you know your rights about:
Presenters
Presenters
Sessions will be presented by local experts known for their expertise, approachability, and ability to simplify complex issues.
Presenters currently scheduled* for 2022 include:
Dr. Elizabeth Bennion, Chancellor’s Professor of Political Science at Indiana University South Bend
Barbara Z. Brook, former Assistant U.S. Attorney, N. Dist. of Indiana
Robert E. Duff, Owner, Indiana Consumer Law Group
Sarah Everett, Staff Attorney, Indiana Legal Services
Catherine Fanello, Public Finance Attorney, Kline Alvaredo Veio, P.C., former appointee to St Joseph County Election Board
Judith Fox, Clinical Professor Emerita of Law, Notre Dame Law School
Hon. Andre Gammage, Magistrate, St. Joseph County Court; Adjunct Professor, University of Notre Dame Law School
Angela Hoogeveen, Managing Attorney, Indiana Legal Services
Hon. Eric Tamashasky, Magistrate Judge, St. Joseph County Superior Court
*Sessions and presenters are subject to change.
When
When
Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022
Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022
8:00 a.m. | Check-in & refreshments
8:30 a.m. | Welcome & Opening Session
9:00 a.m. | Breakout Block 1
10:00 a.m. | Breakout Block 2
11:00 a.m. | Breakout Block 3
Where
Where
St Joe Public Library
St Joe Public Library
Main Library (CLC)
Main Library (CLC)
305 S. Michigan St.
South Bend, IN 46601
We'll be filling up the St Joe Public Library's new Community Learning Center, right in the heart of Downtown!
The opening session will be in the new CLC auditorium, while breakout sessions will be in the CLC classrooms on the second floor.
Session seating is limited, so please RSVP early (beginning October 8) for the sessions of your choice.
Sign up now on our RSVP Page!
Sign up now on our RSVP Page!
While Lawcademy is free, advance registration is requested as seating is limited and some sessions may fill up. Thank you!
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Our Partners
Our Partners
Thank you to our partners for co-organizing this event with us:
Our Supporters
Our Supporters
Thank you to these friends of Lawcademy for their support:
Jennifer Boht
Therese Dorau
Chelsea King
Deanna J. King
Renee Myers
Judy Shroyer
Jurek Shultz
Elizabeth Bennion Turba
Donald W. Wheeler
Jennifer Ziolkowski
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