Encanto Colombia
Conference Info
Schedule
Presenters
Registration Deadline:
March 1st
9 Hours of CLE Credit
Incl. PR/Ethics*
Registration Fee: $395.00
*9 hrs Illinois CLE credit approved including 1 hr PR. We will assist any attendee with CLE credit in their jurisdictions, most of which will allow reciprocal credit.
Hotel
Nestled in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage site, 2 blocks from the sea, this unique luxury 5 star hotel in Colombia’s Caribbean coast is renowned as Cartagena’s best boutique hotel and one of the top 5 star luxury hotels in Colombia.
Discount Code: CATHEDFORD23
Rooms are first come, first serve + space is limited - reserve now to guarantee a spot!
Reserve by Email: res@charlestonsantateresa.com
"See the full beauty of Cartagena in the sweeping views from rooftop pool of the Hotel Charleston Santa Teresa." - Forbes
Th March 23
Free breakfast for Hotel guests
8am-1pm Conference
1-2 lunch provided at Hotel
5-7pm Welcome Party
* unofficial after party TBA
Fri March 24
Free breakfast for Hotel guests
8am-1pm Conference
1-2 lunch provided at Hotel
3pm Walking Tour of Black History of Cartagena
* 1.5 hr, meet front of Hotel, free and no need to sign up
Registration Fee includes:
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Appetizers + drinks at party (plus-ones welcome)
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2 Day conference admission + coffee/tea/juice/snacks at conference
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Lunch provided at hotel restaurant both days
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Walking tour
Optional Group Activity
Join us if you like....
Rosario Islands Private Boat Tour
Saturday March 25 8a-3p
$125/person
Boat ride, snorkeling, and Island beach time - drinks and lunch included!
Boat ride to Rosario National Park, a group of Colombian Caribbean islands with blue waters, white sand beaches, and coral reefs. We will enjoy the sun and sand, snorkel, and have drinks and lunch on the boat.
We will also visit Cholón, a famous party island and end our tour at Playa Blanca, on Barú island where we can swim in the ocean and relax on beach chairs under palm tree shade.
*space is limited, reserve your spot soon. Must reserve and pay by March 15, 2023!
The Fight for Reproductive Rights Post Dobbs
Criminal Defense Attorney; Executive Director NACDL and the NACDL Foundation for Criminal Justice; Harvard Law Trial Practice Institute faculty
Denver, CO
High Impact Impeachments in Sex Offense Cases
Larry Pozner
Criminal Defense Attorney; National Cross Examination Expert
Denver, CO
Lessons From the Frontline of Environmental Activism in the Colombian Amazon
Founder of grassroots NGO Entropika, Indigenous land rights, animal rights, and environmental activist
Leticia, Colombia
Post-Conviction Forensics - How Bad Was it? Strategies for Winning Post-Conviction Cases from a Forensic Perspective and Lessons for Trial Attorneys the First Time Around
National Forensic Expert
Chief Scientific Officer Independent Forensics
Lombard, IL
Trying a Case in a Politically Hostile Environment
Criminal Defense Attorney Lyon Law, National Death Penalty Expert, Author, Professor
Chicago, IL
Love and Litigating: Practicing Self Care when Litigating Criminal and Civil Rights Cases
ACLU Acting Director, Justice Division, Federal Criminal Defense Attorney, Professor
Atlanta, Georgia
Lessons from Trying Excessive Force Police Shooting Cases
Police Misconduct Civil Rights Attorney, Criminal Defense Attorney Friedman, Gilbert + Gerhardstein
Cleveland, OH
Restorative Justice 101: How Restorative Justice Can Transform Your Criminal Defense and Civil Rights Practice
Emmanuel Andre
Criminal Defense Attorney, Restorative Justice Practitioner,
Deputy of Policy and Strategic Litigation at
Cook County Public Defender's Office
Chicago, IL
Overflow Hotel Options
Small luxury hotel
3 min walk to conference/ 14 min drive to airport
located in historic center of City
On-site restaurant/Rooftop pool
Airport transfer for fee
Luxury and oceanfront
$170+
10 min drive to conference/20 min drive to airport
Ocean views
On-site restaurants
Infinity pool, lap pool, ADA
Fitness center
Tropical beachside hotel
13 min drive to conference/ 25 min drive to airport
Beach + Ocean views
On-site restaurant/Pool
Fitness center
Reserve via Booking.com
Business boutique vibe
3 min walk to conference/ 15 min drive to airport
located in historic center of City
On-site restaurant/Rooftop pool/Cafe/Bar
Artistic atmosphere mixed with Luxury
$90+
15 min walk to conference/ 30 min drive to airport
Getsemani neighborhood
Rooftop sky bar, Pool + jacuzzi
Reading lounge, Breakfast
Cozy and elegant
$160+
15 min walk to conference /30 min drive to airport
Getsemani neighborhood
Rooftop bar
Authentic Caribbean food
Travel info
Passport
Visa
Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months after your travel dates.
Travel Requirements
Covid Information
Proof of complete vaccination for entry or a negative COVID test (48 hours in advance of travel for an antigen test or 72 hours in advance of travel for a PCR test) currently required by Colombia. PCR and antigen tests are readily available for U.S. citizens in Colombia
Explore Cartagena
Street art, plazas, shops, eats, galleries, parks
Bookstore with Colombian coffee & treats
Modern art gallery with 400+ works of art
World's 50 Best Restaurants 2021
Beachfront beverages, loungers + more
Exquisitely detailed gold of the Zenú
Music, dancing, food trucks, performers
Market space selling handmade goods
400 year old church, anticolonial history
17th century convent with views of city
Once belonging to the Magical Realism Author
Candy vendors selling handmade teats
Fall in love with the Magic of Cartagena, Colombia
Explore the walled city - craft coffee, craft cocktails, rich food, colorful art, live music + dancing
Swim in the ocean, explore the beaches, islands, national parks, and natural wonders
Learn from a city of resistance, strength, and heart
The conference is designed to leave the afternoons and weekend free for you to enjoy Cartagena and the surrounding areas
More About Cartagena
Forbes
Lonely Planet
Food & Travel
Suggested Restaurants
Highly rated restaurants within a 15min walk
Excursions
Mud volcano turned spa - 55Min Drive
Sustainable mangroves & beaches - 20Min Drive
Renowned beaches, a must see! - 1.5HR Boat Ride
Pristine beaches protected forest - 4HR Drive
Overgrown ancient ruins - 5HR Drive to the start
Bright pink color is best viewed in Feb/Mar - 1HR Drive
Highly Recommended Tour:
Tour of Palenque de San Basilio
An hour outside of Cartagena, the first ‘free town’ in the Americas. Take a tour of Palenque and learn about the history, music, dance, and culture. Travel and lunch included.
We recommend this Black owned tour company:
Statue of Benkos Biohó the man who founded Palenque in 1599. The statue’s right arm is outstretched eastward towards Africa while the left breaks free from the shackles of Slavery
The Africa Report
In Colombia, a village preserves the memory of its African ancestors
Al Dia
Geography Directions
The loss of territory and the impact of Covid-19 on Afro-descendant communities in Latin America
El Diario
Afro Netto, the palenquero social leader who resists Colombia forgetting its African heritage
Past Conferences
2019 - Honolulu, Hawai'i
2022 - San Juan, Puerto Rico
Past Conference Photos