Join us in Athens, Greece this summer for sightseeing, traditional culinary offerings, an academic discussion, and a gala dinner, as well as plenty of other opportunities for socializing with your fellow Law School alumni!
Please note that this conference is open to ALL Law School alumni - LLMs and JDs alike (as well as partners and family). Because PCLES was informally re-named the Penn Carey Law “Everywhere” Society in 2015 meeting, all alumni from outside Europe are welcome to attend!
Thank you to Emmanouil Mastromanolis LLM’89 SJD’94, Thanos Papaioannou LLM’99 SJD’90, Christina Papachristopoulou LLM’95, and Giorgos Vavatsioulas LLM’14 who have kindly agreed to serve as the organizers for PCLES 2022. Please contact Kim Benenhaley with any additional questions or requests for more information.
Please note that changes to the University travel policy or COVID-19 restrictions may impact the event. We will communicate any changes as quickly as possible. You can also visit the Penn Global Travel Guidance website for updates on University travel guidelines and procedures.
Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
Friday, June 17, 2022
8:00pm: Welcome Reception at the Balthazar Bar and Restaurant(27 Tsocha Street, Athens 115 21) Join fellow alumni to kick off PCLES 2022 with a welcome reception at Balthazar Bar and Restaurant, located in a unique neoclassical building with one of the few remaining gardens in Athens’ city center.
Saturday, June 18, 2022
10:00am: Guided tour of the Acropolis Museum(15 Dionysiou Areopagitou, Athens 117 42) The Acropolis Museum is consistently rated as one of the best museums in the world. Devoted to the Parthenon and its surrounding temples, the Museum houses more than 3,000 famous artifacts from the Athenian Acropolis and was redesigned in 2009, offering a modern contrast to nearby ancient sites and the surrounding historic Makryianni district.
12:00pm: Lunch at the Acropolis Museum Enjoy a light traditional meal with fellow alumni at the Museum while enjoying panoramic views of the Acropolis and the city of Athens.
1:30pm: Walk through Plaka Join fellow alumni for a self-guided exploration of Plaka, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Athens. Plaka is known for its quaint village feel with cobblestone streets lined with cafes, shops, and restaurants.
2:00pm: Academic session at the University of Athens(5 Tholou Street, Plaka, Athens 105 56) Join us for a discussion between Lia Athanassiou, Professor in Maritime and Commercial Law at the University of Athens School of Law, and Gideon Parchomovsky, Robert G. Fuller, Jr. Professor of Law at University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.
7:30pm – 11:30pm: Gala Dinner at Benaki Museum(5 Koumpari, Athens 106 74) PCLES attendees will gather at the Benaki Museum Restaurant for the annual Gala dinner. Dress code: Professional attire (please note that the weather will be very warm!)
Sunday, June 19, 2022
10:00am: Tour of the National Art Gallery(50 Vassileos Konstantinou, Athens 116 43) Join the group for a guided tour of the National Art Gallery, the most important museum for the history of art in Greece. The collections include more than 20,000 works of Greek and European art from the 14th to 20th centuries.
12:00pm: Goodbye Brunch at the Yacht Club of Greece(18 Karagiorgi Servias, Pireas, 185 33) The weekend will conclude with a brunch at the Yacht Club of Greece (YCG). YCG is located in Pireas, overlooking the historic port of the ancient Athens.
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Optional Extension Trips
Our alumni host has kindly liaised with Kriti Travel Bureau to organize a selection of two-day trips to destinations close to Athens for those interested in extending their trip to Greece. The travel agency will organize arrangements and hotel bookings on an individual basis. If you are interested in connecting with the travel agent, please email Kim Benenhaley at kbenen@law.upenn.edu.
Early Bird Rate until April 17: $400 USD Standard Rate for all reservations after April 17: $425 USD
This fee covers all meals, beverages, tours, and activities listed on the schedule for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
**REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 31** No refunds after June 1.
We have reserved blocks of rooms at the following hotels:
Academias Hotel, Autograph Collection Address: 38 Akadimias, Omirou Street, Athens 106 72, Greece Guest room including breakfast: 270-310€ depending on room selection and number of guests Click here to book. Rooms available until May 15, 2022. Free cancellation one week prior to arrival.
PERISCOPE Hotel Address: 22, Haritos str., 10675 Kolonaki, Athens, Greece Fully Booked as of 3/1/2022
NEW Hotel Address: 16, Filellinon Str. & 1, Navarchou Nikodimou Str. 10557 Syntagma sq. Athens, Greece Fully Booked as of 3/1/2022
