Frequently Asked Questions

*This information is subject to change. Last updated 9/29/11.

What does conference registration include?

Registration includes a registration packet (nametag, pen, notepad and conference agenda), admission to the Friday evening Welcome Reception & Keynote Address by Joyce Tischler at The Benson Hotel, and admission to the Saturday Banquet Dinner at Lewis & Clark Law School and Keynote Address by Dr. Bernard Rollin. Please note that you must select the evening events when you register online for headcount purposes.

Registration also includes continental breakfasts and lunches on Saturday and Sunday, hors d’oeuvres and drinks at the Friday Welcome Reception, dinner and drinks at the Saturday Banquet, and coffee and snacks throughout the conference. Conference attendees will also have access to panel sessions as well as podcasts of most of the sessions post-conference. Oregon Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credits are also available to attorneys who register for this option (we have applied for MCLE credits through the Oregon State Bar Association).

What merchandise will be sold at the conference?

Mugs, water bottles, dog water bowls, buttons, journals and folding tote bags with the conference logo will be sold at the conference. T-shirts with the conference logo will also be available to order online at the conference merchandise table. Additionally, we will be selling Dr. Bernard Rollin’s latest book, Putting the Horse Before Descartes. Dr. Rollin will be available to sign copies of his book immediately following his keynote address on Saturday evening.

Do you accept volunteers?

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for The Animal Law Conference at Lewis & Clark Law School. All of the volunteer shifts are full and we will not require any additional volunteers for this year.

What is the dress code for the conference?

Although there is no set dress code for the conference, most conference attendees dress casual to business casual for the duration of the conference. 

Are there inexpensive lodging options for conference attendees?

We have reserved room blocks for conference attendees at The Paramount Hotel and The Mark Spencer Hotel, both of which are located in downtown Portland.  Please visit our “Venue & Lodging” page for more information. On this page, you will also find information about other inexpensive hotel and hostel options as well as information about transportation to the law school.

Is all the food at the conference vegetarian/vegan?

Yes, all the food and drinks at the conference are vegan.

How can I get to Lewis & Clark Law School by public transit?

Please visit our “Venue & Lodging” page for information about transportation to Lewis & Clark Law School.

If I plan to drive to the conference where can I park and do I need a parking pass?

There will be limited parking available on the law school campus with additional parking in the Griswold parking lot on the undergraduate campus (5-10 minute walk from the law school).  As you approach the law school, please follow the signs directing you to the parking area. Parking is free for conference attendees, but there are a limited number of parking spaces so please arrive early to ensure a spot.

What is a podcast? Do I need an iPod to hear one?

A podcast is a series of computer files, usually either digital audio or video, that are released periodically and made available for download by means of web syndication.

Lewis & Clark Law School videotapes our conference panel sessions and posts them on the Lewis & Clark website a few weeks after the conference concludes. You do not need an iPod to watch or hear the podcasts. Please be advised, however, that not all panel sessions are podcast as some contain sensitive information that the presenters do not wish to make available on the Internet.

 Contact Us

For any other questions about the conference, please contact:

Liberty Mulkani

Conference Coordinator
lmulkani@lclark.edu

(503) 768-6848