FAQs

What are the dates?

The evening of Thursday, June 19, through the morning of Sunday, June 22, 2008. Board meetings begin Friday, June 20, in the morning. A full schedule of events is available.

Who will be attending?

All Duke Law alumni from around the world are invited. Members of the Duke Law Board of Visitors, the Law Alumni Association Board of Directors, and the Future Forum will attend, as will President Richard Brodhead, Dean David Levi, representatives from the Duke Alumni Association, and Duke University alumni from European countries.

What is the itinerary for the four days?

The program will include legal education sessions on topics relating to international law, globalization, and other timely topics. Events also include a reception Friday evening hosted by the Taylor Wessing law firm, a Friday evening Bavarian dinner, tours on Saturday afternoon, and a gala dinner Saturday evening. Please refer to the full schedule of events for the most updated itinerary.

What is the program?

Friday morning will be the combined meeting of Duke Law School Leadership Boards (board members only). Friday afternoon and Saturday morning will include two legal education sessions each. The topics to be covered include shareholder activism & corporate governance, banned performance enhancements in sports, limitations to copyright, and global opportunities & challenges in higher education. Saturday lunch will include an address by President Richard Brodhead on the state of the University. A dinner and gala is planned for Saturday evening, with remarks by Law School Dean David Levi. Please refer to the full schedule of events for the most updated itinerary.

Will there be CLE credits available for US attorneys?

Approval for North Carolina Continuing Legal Education credit is underway. Once North Carolina approval is obtained, attorneys from other states will be provided with a certificate of attendance to submit to their state bars.

Where will the meetings be held?

The meetings will be held at the famed Kuenstlerhaus conference facility within walking distance from the hotels.

What is the hotel?

We have secured blocks of rooms in two excellent hotels, the five-star Charles, a Rocco Forte property, and the four-star Eden Wolff, both in downtown Munich within walking distance of one another and the conference facility at the Kuenstlerhaus. Please note: the above hyperlinks are to view descriptions of the hotels. To register, visit our online registration page or contact Susan McLean.

What is the cost? (all prices are in U.S. dollars)

The conference fee for participating alumni is $650 and for spouses is $375. View the pricing and registration page for indiviudal event pricing.

Hotel costs are approximately $507/night at the Charles and $196/night single and $250/night double at the Eden Wolff. These costs may change, depending on the dollar/euro exchange rate.

When are the registration deadlines?

Deadline for registration is May 31, 2008. Please contact Susan McLean if you have any questions.

How to I register?

How will airfare reservations for travel to and from Munich be arranged? What if I want to travel to other locations while in Europe?

Attendees will be responsible for their own travel arrangements to and from the conference.