Join us for the 2-Day 2026 Poverty Law Conference

"Scholarship, Pedagogy, and Community in a Time of Attacks on the Vulnerable"

Friday, February 20 - Saturday, February 21

Los Angeles, CA

This year's conference will take place in Los Angeles on February 20–21, 2026, with a welcome reception on the evening of Thursday, February 19. This national event brings together scholars, educators, and advocates whose work focuses on poverty, inequality, and access to justice. Like previous gatherings, the event will feature paper presentations, roundtable discussions about teaching and advocacy, and opportunities to build community across disciplines and institutions.

Conference Registration

Please note that there is a $100 conference registration fee for presenters and attendees. Presenters are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses. To register, please visit this link: https://USCPovertyLawConference2026.eventbrite.com.

Nearby Hotels

• USC Hotel (University Park Campus) — $229 (Special Conference rate); Overnight parking: $40
• Hotel Indigo DTLA — $258 (Corporate Special code: 100193625); Valet parking: $54
• Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles — $180 (Corporate Account code: USC); Self parking: $50, Valet parking: $70
• DoubleTree by Hilton DTLA — $208 (Corporate Account code: USC); Self parking: $25, Valet parking: $47
• Hilton Checkers — $227 (Corporate Account code: 0508814); Valet parking: $51
• Courtyard by Marriott at LA LIVE — $267 (Corp/Promo code: UNC); Valet parking: $60
• Residence Inn by Marriott at LA LIVE — $269 (Corp/Promo code: UNC); Valet parking: $60
• The Westin Bonaventure — $249 (Corp/Promo code: 12549); Valet parking: $49
• JW Marriott at LA LIVE — $374 (Corp/Promo: UNC); Valet parking: $60
• Sheraton Grand — $249 (Corp/Promo code: USCC); Valet parking: $54
• AC Hotels / Moxy Hotels — $229 (Corp/Promo code US0); Valet parking: $60
• Intercontinental DTLA — $249 (Corporate Rate code 10018529); Valet parking: $68.20
• Omni Los Angeles Hotel — $243 (Corporate Rate code: N2000073); Valet parking: $35
   

Due to events taking place in Los Angeles, USC rates for local downtown hotels are subject to availability. The USC Hotel room block is limited, so book on or before January 20, 2026. Please use the corporate code indicated for each hotel if you pan to stay in downtown Los Angeles. Room rate per night is based on availability and hotel discount codes are subjet to change. Note: Tax will be added to the parking rates

To join Marriott Bonvoy and receive complimentary Wi-Fi, go to www.marriott.com. 

Questions?

For questions, please contact Clare Pastore (cpastore@law.usc.edu) or Ariel Jurow Kleiman (ajurowkleiman@law.usc.edu).

We look forward to welcoming you to Los Angeles in February 2026!