The Paradox at Our Founding: The Legacy of Abolition & Slavery in Philadelphia

During our nation’s 250th year, join us as we examine the legacy of slavery and the ongoing movement for abolition in Philadelphia. This symposium will explore how the law both enables and constrains the pursuit of intergenerational justice in the city where America’s constitutional project began. This will be a full-day conversation with prominent Philadelphia voices, including civic leaders and community organizers, alongside academic contributors to foster genuine dialogue between legal analysis and lived experiences. 

This program has been approved for a total of 5.5 Substantive CLE credits for Pennsylvania lawyers. CLE credit may be available in other jurisdictions as well. Attendees seeking CLE credit can make a payment via cash or check made payable to "The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania" on the day of the event or prior to the event via the online registration link in the amount of $220.00 ($110.00 public interest/non-profit attorneys). In order to receive the appropriate amount of credit, passcodes provided throughout the program must be noted in your evaluation form.

Penn Carey Law Alumni receive CLE credits free through The W.P. Carey Foundation’s generous commitment to Lifelong Learning.