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Policing Pregnancy: The Impact of Data and Surveillance on Reproductive Healthcare

Georgetown University, McCourt School of Public Policy , Washington, DC - Up to 6 General Credits/1 Ethics Credit

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Summary:

In partnership with the O'Neill Institute at Georgetown Law School, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers is pleased to present a summit exploring the rapidly expanding role of technological surveillance in reproductive healthcare. From forensic genetic genealogy to medical professionals acting as agents of law enforcement, to state-imposed travel bans, we'll dive into the cutting-edge issues affecting healthcare providers, patients, and legal defenders. Hear from thought leaders on the frontlines of defending privacy, medical ethics, and personal rights in the face of increasing surveillance. Don’t miss this dynamic event packed with insights, strategies, and solutions for the challenges ahead.

Celebrated Keynote Speaker: Dr. Michele Goodwin (she/her). Dr. Goodwin is a highly visible thought-leader, podcast host, professor of law at Georgetown Law, and frequent commentator, lending her expertise on matters of constitutional law, reproductive justice, and the state of American democracy. Dr. Goodwin is the author of the award-winning book, Policing the Womb: Invisible Women and The Criminalization of Motherhood.

LOCATION: Georgetown University, McCourt School of Public Policy
DATE: December 5, 2024
TIME: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm ET
COST: FREE (registration is required)
CLE Credit: Up to 6 credits where approved

SCHOLARSHIPS: Reimbursement-based scholarships are available. Please contact Monica Milton at mmilton@nacdl.org for more details.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: More information to come.

Agenda

The program agenda and faculty are subject to change.

Thursday, December 5, 2024
8:00-9:00 am Breakfast & Registration
9:00-9:30 am Welcome & Keynote Address
9:30-10:30 am Lessons from the Pregnancy Police
10:30-10:45 am Break
10:45 am – 11:45 am Medical Ethics in Criminalized Reproductive Healthcare
11:45 am- 12:45 pm Lunch Break (Lunch Provided)
12:45-1:45 pm Forensic Genetic Genealogy 
1:45-2:45 pm Conflicts of Law and the Abortion War Between the States
2:45-3:00 pm Break
3:00-4:00 pm Reproductive Health Advocates
4:00-5:00 pm Technological Surveillance and Data-Driven Policing
5:00-5:30 pm Closing
5:30-7:30 pm After-program social - Light refreshments served

 

Hotel

Seminar Venue:
Georgetown University
McCourt School of Public Policy 
125 E St. NW, 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20001

Hotel Accomodations:
coming soon

Code of Conduct

NACDL endeavors to foster a working, learning, and social environment free of harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and insult. To that end, NACDL has adopted a Code of Conduct for Affiliated Persons that applies to all attendees and participants of any kind at all NACDL sponsored events.

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