The 10th Annual
INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION CONFERENCE

George Mason University School of Law

Founded in 1972 as the International School of Law, the law school became a part of George Mason University in 1979. It is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS).

During the past decade, the law school has been in the forefront of curricular innovation. Recognizing the rapid changes that are occurring in legal practice and profession, George Mason has pioneered three core competencies—often neglected at more traditional institutions—for its students: (1) specialized substantive preparation for practice; (2) intensive development of legal writing and research skills; and (3) the legal application of economic tools and methods. Our demanding curriculum offers students unique advantages in today’s competitive employment market.

Arlington County/Metropolitan DC:

Located in Arlington, Virginia, the George Mason University School of Law sits on the doorstep of the nation's capital. The campus is located between the forward-thinking urban villages of Clarendon and Ballston, renowned for walkable tree lined streets, an abundance of restaurants and shopping outlets, bike paths, a hip nightlife, and an active community lifestyle.

Convenient location near three major airports:

• BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL, 60 minutes.
• RONALD REAGAN NATIONAL, 20 Minutes. No International Flights.
• WASHINGTON DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, 50 minutes.



Keynote


The keynote speaker for Saturday's luncheon is Richard Schmalensee. Richard Schmalensee is the Howard W. Johnson Professor of Economics and Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Director of the MIT Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research. He served as the John C Head III Dean of the MIT Sloan School of Management from 1998 through 2007 and was as a Member of the President's Council of Economic Advisers from 1989 through 1991.
Professor Schmalensee is a Fellow of the Econometric Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research, and a member of the International Academy of Management and the National Commission on Energy Policy. He has served on the Executive Committee of the American Economic Association. He is a Director of the International Securities Exchange and the International Data Group and has served as a consultant to both corporations and government agencies.

Accommodations

Westin Arlington Gateway

Rooms are being held at the Westin Arlington Gateway (site of the Saturday Keynote Lunch) at the special room block rate of $139 per night, plus applicable taxes. The following link will direct you to the room block:
http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1107199825&key=E077F

Local Organizing Committee Co-Chairs:

• Christopher Adams (FTC)
• Joshua Wright (George Mason University School of Law)

Contact Information

Conference Administrator: Kathy Downey, k.downey@neu.edu

Mailing address:
Industrial Organization Society
c/o Kathy Downey
Northeastern University
Department of Economics
301 Lake Hall
Boston, MA 02115-5000

Phone Number: 617-373-2887
Fax Number: 617-373-3640