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.

Registration closes February 14th.

Additional session details, descriptions, and speaker bios will be available here.

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!

Accommodations

Accommodations

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront – 333 1st Street South, St. Petersburg FL . Transportation will be provided to and from the Hilton Bayfront to Stetson College of Law.

Reserve your room at our special room block rate of $219 per night plus tax.

The deadline to reserve your room at this discounted rate is February 21, 2025.

Booking Your Hotel Reservation

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.

Flights

Local Airports: Tampa International Airport, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport

Symposium Agenda

**Additional session details, descriptions, and speaker bios will be available here.**