Access to Health Care and Legal Justice: Running Offense and Playing Defense

September 24 - 25, 2026
Joseph F. Rice School of Law
Karen J. Williams Courtroom

Join us for a groundbreaking conference on health care and legal justice. Be part of a powerful, cross-sector conversation as legal and health care professionals come together to explore cutting edge strategies for improving access to care and justice. This two-day conference will feature nationally recognized speakers, including James J. Sandman, president emeritus of the Legal Services Corporation, as well as timely sessions on generative AI, reproductive rights, telehealth, veterans' care and more.

Designed for practitioners, policymakers, educators, and students, this event offers practical insight, collaborative discussions, and innovative tools to drive real change at the intersection of law and health.

The conference will be approved for Continuing Legal Education (CLE), including 1 hour of legal ethics. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will also be available for healthcare professionals.

Registration Fees:
General Admission: $150
Non-Profit, State or Federal Employees: $75
USC Students, Faculty or Staff: $0

Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 17, 2026

*Registrations received after this day - Proper accommodations may not be provided due to catering deadlines.

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Sponsored by the Joseph F. Rice School of Law and College of Nursing, and the Pinckney Foundation