C E N T E R F O R C O N S U M E R L A W

T E A C H I N G

CONSUMER LAW

A CONFERENCE FOR PROFESSORS, ADJUNCT PROFESSORS AND THOSE INTERESTED IN TEACHING LAWIN COOPERATION WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSUMER ADVOCATES

GENEROUSLY UNDERWRITTEN BY MORIARTY LEYENDECKER ERBEN, P.C.

MAY 23-24, 2008

P R E S E N T S

U N I V E R S I T Y O F H O U S T O N L A W C E N T E R

RICHARD M. ALDERMANC O N F E R E N C E C H A I R

Dwight Olds Chair in LawDirector, Center for Consumer LawUniversity of Houston Law Center

The Who, What, Where,Why, When and How

MARRIOTT HOUSTON WEST LOOP HOTELHOUSTON, TEXAS

TEACHING CONSUMER LAWis a unique conference for professors, adjunct professors, clinical pro-fessors and those interested in teaching consumer law. It is the only conference devoted exclusively to the teaching of consumer law.

PROGRAM

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

MAY 23RD

MAY 24TH

7:30 to 8:30RegistrationContinental Breakfast

8:30 Welcome and Opening Remarks

8:45 to 9:45 Teaching Consumer Law IWhat should be taught in a consumer protection course? This discussion outlines various approaches that combine “consum-er law” with “consumer protection.” Moderator: Alvin Harrell Panel: Mark Bauer, Gene Marsh, Stephen Calkins, Mary Spector

9:50 to 10:30 Arbitration UpdateA look at the enforceability of mandatory arbitration provisions. Paul Bland

10:30 to 10:45 Break

10:45 to 11:30 Teaching Consumer Law IIA discussion of how to strike a balance between “hot topics,” such as e-commerce, consumer privacy and predatory lending, and the basic foundational subjects. Moderator: Dee Pridgen Panel: Jeff Sovern, Creola Johnson

11:35 to 12:15 Bankruptcy UpdateA look at Consumer Bankruptcy for the consumer law professor.

Jason Kilborn, Jeff Bohm

12:15 to 1:25 Lunch Provided

1:30 to 2:30 A Better Mousetrap?A discussion of alternative approaches to teaching consumer law, including clinical education and inter-disciplinary approaches. Moderator: David Lander Panel: Steve Meili, Kathleen Engel, Patricia McCoy

2:35 to 3:10 Payment Systems Update Mark Budnitz

3:10 to 3:30 Break

3:30 to 4:30 New Ways of Looking at Old ProblemsA wide-ranging look at a number of topics from new and innovative perspectives. Moderator: Chris Peterson Panel: Jim Hawkins, David Friedman, Onyeka Osuji

4:35 to 5:10 Recovering Attorneys’ FeesThe recovery of attorneys’ fees is a cor-nerstone of American consumer law. Two experts discuss this important issue. Cary Flitter, Ronald Burdge

6:30 to 9:00 Texas BBQ DinnerJoin us for a special evening of Texas hos-pitality hosted by the law office of Mori-arty Leyendecker Erben, P.C. The event is sponsored by the National Association of Consumer Advocates. Transportation will be provided.

8:30 to NoonSo You Want to Teach Consumer Law?An in-depth breakout session for those interesting in getting their first job teaching consumer law.

PRESIDING OFFICERRichard M. Alderman

Associate Dean for Academic AffairsDirector, Center for Consumer LawUniversity of Houston Law Center

CONFERENCE FACULTY 2008

Rodica Diana ApanNorth UniversityBaia Mare, Romania

Mark BauerStetson University College of LawSt. Petersburg, Florida

Paul BlandPublic JusticeWashington, D.C.

Hon. Jeff BohmU.S. Bankruptcy CourtHouston, Texas

Mark BudnitzGeorgia State University College of LawAtlanta, Georgia

Ronald BurdgeBurdge Law OfficeDayton, Ohio

Stephen CalkinsWayne State University Law SchoolDetroit, Michigan

Kurt EggertChapman University School of LawOrange, California

Kathleen EngelCleveland-Marshall College of LawCleveland, Ohio

Cary FlitterLundy, Flitter, Beldecos & Berger, P.C.Narberth, Pennsylvania David FriedmanWillamette University College of LawSalem, Oregon

Alvin HarrellOklahoma City University School of LawOklahoma City, Oklahoma

Jim HawkinsUniversity of Houston Law CenterHouston, Texas

Creola JohnsonOhio State University College of LawColumbus, Ohio

Jason KilbornJohn Marshall Law SchoolChicago, Illinois David LanderSaint Louis University School of LawSt. Louis, Missouri

Gene MarshUniversity of Alabama School of LawTuscaloosa, Alabama

Patricia McCoyUniversity of Connecticut School of LawHartford, Connecticut

Richard McElvaneyUniversity of Houston Law CenterHouston, Texas

Steve MeiliUniversity of Wisconsin Law SchoolMadison, Wisconsin

Felicia MonyeUniversity of NigeriaEnugu Campus, Nigeria

Onyeka OsujiUniversity of ExeterExeter, UK

Chris PetersonUniversity of Utah College of LawSalt Lake City, Utah

A. Rajendra PrasadAndhra University College of LawVisakhapatnam, India Dee PridgenUniversity of Wyoming College of LawLaramie, Wyoming

Ira RheingoldNational Association of Consumer AdvocatesWashington, D.C. Christine RiefaBrunel UniversityWest London, UK

Jeff SovernSt. John’s University School of LawJamaica, New York

Mary SpectorSouthern Methodist University Dedman School of LawDallas, Texas

John VenturaUniversity of Houston Law CenterHouston, Texas

William T. VukowichGeorgetown University Law CenterWashington, D.C.

Alan WhiteValparaiso University School of LawValparaiso, Indiana

Lauren WillisLoyola Law SchoolLos Angeles, California

8:30 Welcome

8:40—10:00 What’s New in the World of Consumer Law?Experts from Romania, Nigeria, India and England look at consumer law from an international perspective. Moderator: William Vukowich Panel: Rodica Apan, Felicia Monye, A. Rajendra Prasad, Christine Riefa

10:10—11:00 Inside the Mind of ConsumersIs there a rational consumer? This panel will discuss assumptions surrounding con-sumer behavior. Moderator: Kurt Eggert Panel: Lauren Willis, Alan White

11:05-12:00 View from the TrenchesA panel of practicing consumer attorneys will discuss the mortgage crisis, the credit industry and debt collection. Moderator: Ira Rheingold

12:00 Box LunchAttendees have the afternoon free to explore the Galleria and other attractions.

5:00 Baseball GameBus leaves for Houston Astros v. Philadel-phia Phillies at Minute Maid Park.

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CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

THE MARRIOTT HOUSTON WEST LOOP 1750 West Loop SouthBy the Galleriahas reserved a limited number of rooms at a special rate of $99.

RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BYMAY 8, 2008. Please identify yourself as a participant with the Center for Consumer Law to obtain a room at the conference rate of $99. To make a reservation by phone, call 1.800.228.9290. To register online, go to Marriott.com, Houston West Loop. The group code is CLCCLCA. Houston is served by two airports, with equal drive times to the hotel.

If you have any questions, or need special accommodations, please contact the CENTER FOR CONSUMER LAW at 713.743.3766 or e-mail consumer@www.law.uh.edu

Refunds, less a $50 processing fee, will be given to registrants who cancel by 5:00 PM on Monday, May 8. No refunds will be granted thereafter. Course materials will be automatically mailed to prepaid registrants who were not able to attend.

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