Room Details

The first step is to check the online room schedule to determine room availability. Any staff member can assist you with this task. In order to avoid conflicts, check to be sure you are not scheduling an event on the same day as another event. Keep in mind set-up times for your event. For example, if you plan to have a conference in the Reading Room at 9:00 a.m., be sure to reserve the room for the day before so you can complete all set-up needs on the day prior to the event.

The William R. Davis Courtroom was designed specifically to function as the location for conferences, symposia and related events. This room is used as the primary location for such events unless extenuating circumstances warrant a different location. These special circumstances will need approval by Assistant Dean Ann Crawford. In response to requests by student groups in 2005, the Law School purchased a sound system and technology equipment for this location which alleviates the need to rent equipment.

The Reading Room and Janet M. Blumberg Hall have been designed for receptions, luncheons and dinners.

The second step is to complete the Room Request Form. This form alerts the various departments (Dean's Office, Police, Facilities, etc.) of needs related to the event. You will receive an email confirmation when your room request has been reserved.

Keep in mind the time you (and your vendors) will need to set up for your event. Our Web site contains useful information regarding the technology available in each room.

The main venues we use include:

  • Janet M. Blumberg Hall
    Hosmer Hall, Second floor

    This room location should be referred to as "Janet M. Blumberg Hall" in all printed materials.

    Layouts:
    70-seat auditorium style
    Reception style
    32-seat meeting square style
    48 at eight tables of six for luncheon is a comfortable setting
    (If round tables are rented, additional seating is possible)

    The room does not have air conditioning.

    If you plan to have food, there is an adjoining conference room that a caterer can use for set up and you can set out the food in the lobby outside the room or in the back of the room. Be sure to request this room in addition to Janet M. Blumberg Hall if needed for your event.

    The room has a projection whiteboard.

    There is a podium with a working microphone available. The outlet for power to the podium is located on the wall to the side of the whiteboard.

    There is also a portable "electronic podium" that is available. Contact the IT department for assistance.

  • William R. Davis Courtroom
    Starr Hall

    This room should be referred to as the "William R. Davis Courtroom" in all printed materials.

    Seats:
    99 theatre-style seats with tablet arm that can be raised for note taking 20 additional chairs can be added when you push the counsel tables against the bench

    The room has a screen and very good acoustics.

    Food is not permitted in the courtroom. If you plan to offer food, there is a caterer prep area on the second floor and you can set out the food in the lobby outside the courtroom or in the Reading Room.

    The bench can accommodate six panelists comfortably and is equipped with microphones. Also, plastic nameplate holders that fit over the bench are available for conferences (contact Michelle Helmin). There is a laptop connection as well as a DVD connection. Contact the IT department for assistance.

  • Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder Trial Courtroom
    Starr Hall, First Floor

    This room should be referred to as the "Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder Trial Courtroom" in all printed materials.

    Seats:
    45-auditorium style
    20 additional chairs can be added when you push the counsel tables against the bench

    The room has a screen.

    The room has very good acoustics.

    Food is not permitted in the courtroom. If you plan to offer food, there is a caterer prep area on the second floor and you can set out the food in the lobby outside the courtroom or in the Reading Room.

    There are no microphones in the courtroom. Plastic nameplate holders that fit over the bench are available for conferences (contact Michelle Helmin).

  • Reading Room
    Starr Hall

    This room should be referred to as the "Reading Room, Starr Hall" in all printed materials.

    Layouts
    275 auditorium style
    Reception style
    Reception plus meal for 48 style
    160 at round tables for meals

    This room is huge but the acoustics are poor for a symposium. This room is most often used as a reception area/eating area for conference participants.

    There is also a portable "electronic podium" that is available in the event that there is a speaker during the meal or reception. Contact the IT department for assistance.

    The staging, drape and ramp at the end of the Reading Room MUST remain in this location. If there are special circumstances that require either movement or removal of these items, please discuss with Ann Crawford.