North Carolina Central University School of Law (NCCU), in collaboration with the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts and the North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission, will host the Second Annual Human Trafficking Awareness and Training Symposium on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. at the NCCU School of Law Great Hall.
This event will provide students, legal professionals, advocates and community members with critical insights into the realities of human trafficking, strategies for prevention and support for survivors. Attendees will hear from leading experts including Ashley Tauscher of the North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission, Assistant U.S. Attorney Casey Peaden, Courtney Dunkerton of the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Emma Paul of the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission, Judge Ashleigh Parker ‘12 and Judge Kendra Montgomery-Blinn. The event will conclude with a special screening of the film, Resilience, which highlights the strength and perseverance of survivors.
This free event is open to the public and has been approved for 4.75 hours of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit by the North Carolina State Bar. Registration is required, and lunch will be provided for registered attendees. Those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP as soon as possible, as seating is limited. For more information and to register, please click here.