Fairness in Screening Convening

As of 9/26, we are sold out! Registration is open only to anyone who joined the waitlist on or before 9/25. If you did, you should have received an email with a link that will allow you to register. Please register as soon as possible, and reach out to Julian Layton at jlayton@clsphila.org if you have any issues.

Join Community Legal Services and PolicyLink at the Friends Center in Philadelphia on October 22nd & 23rd for Fairness in Screening Convening!

This year, CLS is partnering with PolicyLink to bring together advocates who are focused on advancing fairness in housing and employment, with a particular focus on background screening.

As housing and employment screening protections gain traction nationwide, algorithmic technologies are simultaneously deepening discrimination – making the need for bold, strategic legal representation and policy interventions at the state and local level more urgent than ever. This convening will provide a unique opportunity to connect with peers from across the country, share practical strategies, and build momentum for change.

The first day of the conference will focus largely on criminal record and tenant screening in the employment and housing contexts, including the application of the FCRA. The second day will include content on record clearing, criminal court debt, employment and housing rights, and much more!

Registration Information:

• Public interest/nonprofit organization staff - $100
• Private sector attorneys/staff - $200

Accommodations are available at the Sonesta Rittenhouse Hotel. The deadline to book the discounted rate is ​September 20th. However, the hotel offers this special rate on a first come, first serve basis, and we encourage you to book your room as soon as possible if you would like to secure a room with this discount. To get the special rate, you must book through this link: https://plcylk.org/fairness-in-screening-lodging

If you are unable to cover the cost of tickets, transport, or lodging for this event, please use the free ticket option and identify your needed support in the financial support question afterwards. We will review your request.