VETERANS LEGAL SUPPORT CENTER & CLINIC. Featured Presenters

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1 Featured Presenters Army Brigadier General Clyde Butch Tate II, Deputy Judge Advocate General The Honorable L. Tammy Duckworth, Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, US Department of Veterans Affairs (invited) Major General William L. Enyart, The Adjutant General, Illinois National Guard The Honorable Thomas R. Fitzgerald, Chief Justice, Illinois Supreme Court (JD 68) Dan Grant, Director, Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs VETERANS LEGAL SUPPORT CENTER & CLINIC

2 T he unique nature of military service poses challenges for our legal system. The attention focused on men and women returning from Iraq and Afghanistan has highlighted problems faced by veterans and servicemembers who find themselves in court. An unacceptable number of veterans end up in the criminal justice system. Across the country, specialty courts are being established to handle challenges presented by a criminal defendant who is a veteran. Many veterans, having endured the horrors of war, return scarred by that experience, either from inchoate injuries such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or physical injuries such as Traumatic Brain Injury. In many cases, these conditions are not properly diagnosed or treated. Left untreated, these conditions can cause veterans to self-medicate, which may result in behaviors that lead to their arrest. In the civil context, issues of divorce, custody, foreclosure, and employment rights become particularly difficult for those who have deployed overseas. Legislative responses to these issues, such as the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, have created additional protections for servicemembers, but in some cases, enforcement of these statutes has been difficult. The John Marshall Law School Veterans Legal Support Center & Clinic is proud to present a two-day program featuring experts from the legal and military professions who will discuss the nature of military service and its interaction with our legal system.

3 Address by The Honorable William P. Greene, Jr., Chief Judge of the US Court for Veterans Claims Chief Judge Greene, Jr. has sat on the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) since The CAVC, an Article I court, has exclusive jurisdiction to provide judicial review of final decisions by the Board of Veterans Appeals. Judge Greene assumed the responsibilities of the Chief Judge of the Court on August 8, Presentation by Army Brigadier General Clyde Butch Tate II Brigadier General Tate assumed his current position as the Deputy Judge Advocate General for the US Army on October 1, 2009, and is currently promotable to Major General. Prior to assuming his current position, Brigadier General Tate commanded the US Army Legal Services Agency and served as the Chief Judge, US Army Court of Criminal Appeals from Panel discussion featuring judges who have been integral in establishing veterans courts and veterans programs Panel discussion on the due process rights of veterans who have made a claim for VA benefits In Cushman v. Shinseki, the Federal Circuit, in a case of first impression, held that a veteran alleging a service-connected disability has a due process right to fair adjudication of his claim for benefits. Panelists include Kevin Calia, the attorney who argued the case on behalf of the veteran. Panel discussion on the criminal intervention and diversion programs available to veterans Leading the discussion will be Major General William L. Enyart, The Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard. Panels on the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Panels will be comprised of leading experts, including senior attorneys in the United States Department of Justice. Reception On Friday evening, all conference attendees are invited to a reception at The John Marshall Law School where they will have the opportunity to meet leaders in the legal, business, political, military, and veterans service communities.

4 8:15 to 9 a.m. Registration Morning Program Welcome Dan Grant Director, Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Keynote Address The Honorable Thomas R. Fitzgerald Chief Justice, Illinois Supreme Court (JD 68) Military and Civilian Legal Systems Michael E. Barnicle Captain, Judge Advocate, XVIII Airborne Corps, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, US Army, Moderator (JD 08) Clyde Butch Tate II Brigadier General, Deputy Judge Advocate General, US Army Thomas D. White Jr. Major, Assistant Professor, Department of Law, United States Military Academy, US Army (LLM 08) Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Steven H. Rosenbaum Chief, Housing and Civil Enforcement Section, Civil Rights Division, US Department of Justice Michael Schag Attorney at Law, Heyl, Royster, Voelker, & Allen PC Noon- Luncheon Address The Honorable William P. Greene, Jr. Chief Judge, US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Afternoon Program The Impact of Military Service on the Family Steve Berenson Associate Professor of Law; Director Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic, The Thomas Jefferson School of Law Scott R. Bleichwehl Lieutenant Colonel, Director, US Army Public Affairs Midwest, US Army, Moderator William S. Wigoda Attorney at Law, Jakubs Wigoda Legislative & Regulatory Initiatives for Veterans Thomas J. Kniffen Chief, Regulations Staff, Compensation and Pension Service, US Department of Veterans Affairs (JD 79) Perspectives from the Bench The Honorable Annette Eckert Judge, Twentieth Judicial Circuit, St. Clair County, Illinois The Honorable John P. Kirby Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois The Honorable Robert Russell Judge, Erie County Court, Buffalo, New York Specialty Courts: Veterans Courts, Mental Health Courts, and Drug Courts Guy Gambill Veterans Consultant Mark Kammerer Director, Treatment Programs, State s Attorney s Office Coordinator, Cook County Veterans Treatment Courts, Cook County, Illinois Day One program to conclude at 5 p.m. 8:30 to 9 a.m. Registration Morning Program Keynote Address The Honorable L. Tammy Duckworth Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, US Department of Veterans Affairs (invited) Special Issues Concerning OIF/OEF Veterans Lyndsey M. Kimber Olson Captain, Minnesota Army National Guard, AGR Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, 34th Infantry Division Office of the Staff Judge Advocate Jason T. Vail Director, Military Pro Bono Project, American Bar Association Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Brian Clauss Co-Executive Director, Veterans Legal Support Center & Clinic, The John Marshall Law School, Moderator (JD 90) Karen D. Woodard Deputy Chief, Employment Litigation Section, US Department of Justice Courtney B. Wheeler, Esq. US Postal Service Domestic Violence Shauna Boliker Chief, Criminal Prosecutions Bureau, Cook County State s Attorney s Office Non-VA Benefits to Which Veterans May Be Entitled David Bryant Attorney at Law Noon- Lunch Afternoon Program Intervention and Diversion Programs William L. Enyart Major General, The Adjutant General, llinois National Guard Jeffry B. Murphy Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator, Chicago Police Department Due Process Rights of Veterans in the VA Benefit Process Kevin A. Calia Attorney at Law, Morrison & Foerster LLP Mentoring and Support Programs Larkin Harris Chapter Vice President, Northern Illinois University, Student Veterans of America Elizabeth O Herrin Assistant Director, American Council on Education Dan Standage Project Coordinator, Disability Resources Center, Veterans Reintegration and Education Project Veteran Service Organizations Perspectives Bo Rollins Acting Associate Executive Director, Veterans Benefits Department, Paralyzed Veterans of America Tom Tarantino Legislative Associate, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Rick Weidman Executive Director for Policy & Government Affairs, Vietnam Veterans of America Day Two program to conclude at 3:30 p.m.

5 HOTEL INFORMATION The W Chicago City Center (Midland) 172 W. Adams St. Phone: or Fax: The Palmer House Hilton 17 E. Monroe St. Phone: or Fax: Hilton Chicago and Towers 720 S. Michigan Ave. Phone: or Fax: The Silversmith Hotel & Suites 10 S. Wabash Ave. Phone: or Fax: Hotel Blake 500 S. Dearborn Phone: or Fax: Chicago s Essex Inn 800 S. Michigan Ave. Phone: or Fax: Hotel Monaco 225 N. Wabash Ave. Phone: or Fax: Hotel Allegro 171 W. Randolph St. Phone: or Fax: Club Quarters Hotel* 111 W. Adams Street Phone: Fax: *A discounted room rate is available at the Club Quarters Hotel. Simply mention The John Marshall Law School to receive a preferred rate. Renaissance Chicago Hotel One W. Wacker Dr. Phone: or Fax: Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown 33 W. Illinois St. Chicago, IL Phone: Fax: For additional hotel listings in the downtown Chicago area, visit these websites: Still can t find a room? Try the Hotel Reservations Network at or Never been to Chicago? Wonder what the weather is like today? Need directions from the hotel to the law school? Need information about The John Marshall Law School?

6 Friday and Saturday, November 6 7, 2009 The John Marshall Law School, Chicago To enroll in the program, please complete the registration information (one form per individual). Registrations may not be made by phone. Payment must be received with the registration. Registration deadline is Friday, October 30, (Please type or print) Name Company Address City State Zip Code Phone Fax Registration Fee: $ (includes continental breakfast and lunch each day and a reception on Friday.) Payment Method (check one) Check (please make checks payable to The John Marshall Law School.) or Credit Card: MasterCard VISA Account Number Expiration Date Signature For payments made with a credit card, fax this form to Cancellation Policy Cancellations must be received by Friday, October 30, 2009, in order to receive a full refund. After this date, refunds are subject to a $50 processing fee. Please Note: A confirmation of your registration will be sent to you by either or fax. The confirmation will serve as a receipt of payment and will include directions and additional conference information. Special Service Requirements Requests must be received by October 30, Please indicate any ADA service needs below. Attending in a wheelchair or other personal transport device Additional ADA service requirement Dietary needs CLE Credit: Approximately 12 hours The John Marshall Law School will advise the appropriate state bar or agency indicated below of the presentation of this Conference. The extension of CLE credit is subject to each state s approval. It is the responsibility of the individual to meet the requirements of each jurisdiction. The John Marshall Law School is an approved MCLE provider with the State Bars of California, Illinois, Missouri, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. The John Marshall Law School will assist with applications to Florida, Georgia, Rhode Island, and Texas, but attorneys must apply individually for credit for courses and submit payment directly to these states. (Complete only if you require CLE credit. List all states where you require credit.) Bar No.: State: Bar No.: State: Please complete and return this form by Friday, October 30, 2009, to: The John Marshall Law School, Department of Event Management 315 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL Phone: Fax:

7 T he John Marshall Law School Veterans Legal Support Center & Clinic (VLSC) began serving veterans in January of The VLSC is unique in that it was established as an initiative of students enrolled at the law school. Students continue to lead the clinic in its mission to serve our nation s veterans. In less than two years, the VLSC has responded to over 750 requests for assistance from veterans, their families and friends, has resolved more than 350 cases in house, and obtained pro bono representation for 60 veterans. In addition, the VLSC has hosted two national conferences on the legal issues facing veterans, has trained over 200 attorneys in veterans benefits law, and VLSC attorneys and students have participated in numerous legal education seminars. Currently, the VLSC is expanding its scope to assist veterans and their families in the areas of family law, criminal law, and alternative dispute resolution. The VLSC remains dedicated to serving the men and women who served our nation. Checkpoints & Roadblocks: The Intersection of Veterans & the Law November 6 and 7, 2009