Roger Clay (Insight Center for Community Economic Development) is the Spring 2008 Social Justice Visiting Practitioner. He will speak on "Social Justice Lawyering: Housing Law and Community Economic Development" at the Social Justice Monday event on Monday, April 7, 2008 from Noon to 1 p.m. in Bannan 139 where pizza will be provided. Limited space is available for lunch after the lecture with Mr. Clay at 1 p.m. E-mail socialjustice@scu.edu or call 551.1720 to sign up for the lunch group. A 5 p.m. wine and cheese reception will be held for Mr. Clay at 5 p.m. in the Strong Common room in Bergin Hall.

Mr. Clay will hold office hours for students from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2008. E-mail the Center for Social Justice at 551.1720 or socialjustice@scu.edu to sign up.

Roger Clay is the President of the InsightCenter for Community Economic Development. The Insight Center is a national research, consulting and legal organization dedicated to developing innovative strategies and programs that result in systemic change and help people become—and remain—economically secure. The InsightCenter works in collaboration with foundations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government, and business to develop, support, and promote programs that lead to good jobs, strengthen early care and education systems, and enable people and communities to build financial assets.

Mr. Clay is an attorney and licensed social worker. He received his undergraduate degree in sociology from Stanford University, master’s degree in social work from UCLA, and his law degree from U.C. Berkeley (Boalt Hall).