Western Regional Legal Writing Conference 2025
September 5 and 6, 2025
The Program Committee is delighted to announce the 2025 Western Regional Legal Writing Conference, which will be held at UC Irvine School of Law on September 5-6, 2025.
Our theme this year is Lawyering Through a Justice Lens. Now, more than ever, it is critical to ground law and lawyering skills within a larger justice framework. Some have been approaching our discipline this way from the beginning. Given the current climate, others are just beginning to think about how lawyers and law professors may need to shift both to respond to the current moment and to support the long arc of justice.
Location
UC Irvine School of Law is located at:
401 East Peltason Drive
Irvine, CA 92697-8000
(949) 824-0066
Campus Map
UC Irvine is located in Irvine, California. The closest airport is John Wayne (SNA), which is only about 3 miles away.
401 East Peltason Drive consists of two large gray buildings on the corner of Campus and East Peltason (labeled “LAW” and “EDUCATION”).
Driving Directions and Parking Information
From John Wayne Airport:
- Head west toward MacArthur Blvd.
- Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto MacArthur Blvd.
- Turn left onto Campus Dr.
- Turn right onto E Peltason Dr.
- If you need a parking pass, pull over at the parking kiosk on the right to purchase a parking permit.
- Turn right onto Pereira Dr.
- The Law School will be on the right.
From the 405 Freeway Northbound:
- Exit at University Drive.
- Turn left on University Drive.
- Turn left on Campus Drive.
- Turn Right on East Peltason Drive.
- If you need a parking pass, pull over at the parking kiosk on the right to purchase a parking permit.
- Turn right on Pereira.
- At the split, stay right on Pereira. To park in the lot adjacent to the building, make your first right into the parking lot.
From the 405 Freeway Southbound:
- Exit at Jamboree Rd.
- Turn right on Jamboree Rd.
- Turn left on Campus Dr.
- Turn Right on East Peltason Drive.
- If you need a parking pass, pull over at the parking kiosk on the right to purchase a parking permit.
- Turn right on Pereira.
- At the split, stay right on Pereira. To park in the lot adjacent to the building, make your first right into the parking lot.
A general use pass allows parking in the Social Sciences Parking Structure. Reserved permits allow parking in any AR Reserved spot in Berkeley Place (the lot adjacent to the building).
Parking on campus costs $16-$20 per day. Please visit the UCI Transportation & Distribution Services website for detailed information about parking locations and daily permit rates.
Accommodations
UC Irvine has negotiated rates with a number of hotels in the area. We recommend:
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
1107 Jamboree Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(402) 593-5442
Andy Serrano, Business Travel Sales Manager
(949) 729-6052
andy.serrano@hyatt.com or salesnewpo@hyatt.com
UCI 2025 Rate: Starting at $209 exclusive of taxes. To book a reservation click the link: UC Irvine Reservation Link | Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
Rate includes:
- Waived Resort Fee ($40 per room, per day savings)
- 50% discount on Self-Parking ($20 per car, overnight savings)
- Daily $15 Food & Beverage credit, excludes alcohol
- Complimentary wireless internet
- Complimentary access to fitness center
- Complimentary golf
- Complimentary bike rental
- Distance from UC, Irvine – 2.8 miles
Sonesta Irvine
17941 Von Karman Ave,
Irvine, CA 92614
949-863-1999 (Fax: 949-471-1254)
UCI 2025 Rate: Starting at $179. Use Corporate/Promo code: UC8
Rate includes the following:
- Complimentary daily breakfast for one per day
- Complimentary shuttle to and from the John Wayne Airport
- Complimentary shuttle to and from the UCI campus (subject to availability, please contact the front desk to confirm availability).
- Complimentary wireless Internet
- Complimentary self-parking for one vehicle
- Distance from UCI - 3 miles
Ayres Hotel and Suites - Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
325 Bristol, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-549-0300 (Sales Fax: 714-549-3741)
UCI 2025 Rate: Starting at $137 for Deluxe Guestroom (single/double occupancy). Higher rates over the summer may apply. Reservations can be made online.
- Complimentary wireless Internet access in guestroom & public areas
- Complimentary self-parking
- Complimentary shuttle to/from John Wayne Airport and UCI (subject to availability)
Program
TBD
Contact Us
For questions, please contact:
Rachel Croskery-Roberts
Association Dean for Lawyering Skills
rcroskery@law.uci.edu
Naomi Aguilar
Lawyering Skills Program Coordinator
naguilar@law.uci.edu