About the Symposium
Equal Justice Works’ 2025 Disaster Resilience Symposium is cohosted by the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Disaster Response and Preparedness and accommodated by Stetson University College of Law.
The 2025 Disaster Resilience Symposium invites you to join us for a forward-looking exploration of resilience in the face of disasters. This symposium, held in Gulfport, Florida, offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the lessons learned from past disasters, including the pivotal 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Through dynamic keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and collaborative discussions, participants will delve into the latest trends and best practices in disaster response, preparedness, and recovery. The event will bring together legal, academic, and community voices instrumental in disaster law and the resilience movement. Our goal is to redefine resilience by centering equity, justice, and community empowerment in our collective efforts to build more resilient societies. Together, we will chart a path forward towards a future where all communities are equipped to withstand and thrive in the face of adversity.
Registration to attend the Symposium is $75 for attendees. Currently enrolled law students may register to attend at no cost. This event will offer numerous opportunities for networking, community building, as well as workshops. CLE credit will be available, and recordings of the substantive sessions will be made available after the program.
Register to attend here. Registration will close on Friday, February 28.
Who Should Attend?
- Attorneys working in disaster law
- Pro bono attorneys interested in disaster law
- Law students and law school professionals
- Emergency management professionals
- Non attorney individuals working in disaster response/recovery/preparedness/resilience
- Anyone interested in learning more about disaster resilience!
Please find details for lodging included on the Eventbrite registration page. The hotel room block rate and booking portal will close Monday, March 3.
*Note: You must register for the conference before you can book your room. To make your reservation call hotel reservations at 1-800-HILTONS (1-800-445-8667). Individuals must identify themselves as being with the group, Equal Justice Works Symposium at the time the reservation is made in order to receive the special group rate OR use this booking link (once you’ve registered) to book online.
Disaster Resilience Symposium Scholarships
Thanks to the generous commitments made by our sponsoring partners, Equal Justice Works is pleased to offer two unique scholarship opportunities as a valuable resource to prospective 2025 Disaster Resilience Symposium attendees to help cover some costs associated with event attendance. Qualifying individuals may apply for both types of scholarships but are only eligible to receive one.
Please review the scholarship application form above for full award details and requirements. All scholarship applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Friday, February 28. Applicants will be notified of application status by Monday, March 3.
March 18 – 19, 2025
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Stetson University College of Law
1401 61st Street South
Gulfport, FL