Conference Overview 

The only thing about which there seems to be a consensus is that American society, and the world, are facing unprecedented dangers. Climate change threatens the planet and all life on it. There has been a rise of authoritarian governments in many countries in the world. The events of late 2020 and early 2021, including on January 6, reveal the fragility of American democracy. The racial reckoning reminds us of the on-going deeply embedded racial inequalities in the United States. Tremendous inequities exist in terms of access to justice.

All of this affects the law and if there are to be solutions, they must include legal changes. What can law schools do to make a difference in these and other areas? In some areas, it might be rethinking how we educate tomorrow’s lawyers. In others, it might be new directions in scholarship. It could be law schools being the venue for convening thought-leaders. It almost certainly must include enhanced support for public service and pro bono work by students and faculty.

My hope is that the programs throughout the conference will focus on looking at what law schools can do to make a difference.

2022 AALS President Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean, University of California, Berkeley

Host Hotel

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

333 W Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92101

Located on San Diego bay and part of the city’s downtown skyline, the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina is Southern California’s premier destination getaway. Offering resort amenities, dive into a soothing tropical getaway with two refreshing pools, including one just for kids, and surround yourself with flowing streams, lush vegetation and spectacular waterfalls. including a topical two outdoor pools with a spacious patio

Secondary Hotel: Manchester Grand Hyatt

Additional Information

The AALS will be using two hotels for the 2023 Annual Meeting. Both are marina waterfront hotels near numerous attractions including Seaport Village, the Gaslamp Quarter, Petco Park and Balboa Park.

You may book your hotel after your meeting registration is completed. All reservations are processed by Maritz Global Events, the AALS-designated housing service, and should not be booked directly with the hotels. A link to the reservation site will be included with your meeting registration confirmation. The cut-off date for making a hotel reservation is December 20, 2022.