Events

• Wednesday, December 26, 2035 at 11:59 PM through December 27, 2035 · $25.00 USD

  Democracy in Peril: The Supreme Court, the Elections Clause, and What's Next? - On Demand!

  The Supreme Court has been the story of the year with stunning decisions on guns and abortion rights.  With its next term, the Court will hear a case featuring the controversial Independent State Legislature Theory.

  NYDLC's program, broadcasted live on September 21, 2022, discusses this important case case and what the court may do!

  Come here from the experts, including an attorney on the case, Lali Madduri! Our panel will examine the current state of the Supreme Court, how a case like Moore v. Harper should be decided in line with existing precedent, and what the Supreme Court's recognition of the Independent State Legislature Theory might mean for the future of partisan gerrymandering and election administration.

  This event offer 2 NYS professional practice CLE Credits to attorneys who attend.  

  Purchase a ticket below, and you will be sent the links to view the program, along with materials, and instructions on how to redeem credit!  Non-attorneys or those not selecting credit, feel free to choose the low, low price of $25.00!

  Panelists:

  Marina K. Jenkins
  Director of Litigation & Policy, National Democratic Redistricting Committee // National Redistricting Foundation

  Lali Madduri
  Counsel, Elias Law Group

  Richard Rifkin
  Director of the Government Law Center, Albany Law School

  Jeff Wice
  Adjunct Professor/Senior Fellow, New York Law School

  In hopes that this vital discussion reaches a broad audience, and in recognition of current times, this CLE has a low ticket price of $50 for members, $75 for non-members.  If you would like to make a voluntary, additional contribution, you may do so here.

  This virtual course is appropriate for both newly-admitted and experienced attorneys.

  NYDLC has a scholarship policy for those interested in attending but who are unable to pay due to financial hardship. Please email [email protected] to make this request. 

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• Thursday, December 27, 2035 at 11:59 PM through December 28, 2035 · $25.00 USD · 8 rsvps

  Voting Reform Progress and What this Means for 2024! - On Demand!

  2024 is almost here and it's time to kick off the season with a star-studded CLE on election reforms featuring State Senator Zellnor Myrie! With the 2022 midterms, a red wave was prevented across the country, but certain races were won and lost by closer margins in New York State. 

  At this program, originally broadcast on September 12, 2023, a team of experts explore what happened in the last legislative cycle, what reforms still need to be made, and how will this impact the 2024 election??  Specifically, the expert panel reviewed the enormous progress with voter reform legislation in recent years, the accomplishments of the last legislative cycle, the recent redistricting changes, what reforms still to be made, and how communities can engage to inspire a better coordinated voter base.

  The presentation is subdivided into first, a discussion of the successful voting reform efforts in New York State; second, an examination of what happened during the last legislative cycle (e.g., early mail votes, campaign finance modifications, golden day voting), a conversation of what reforms still need to be made, the impact on communities of color, and finally, how the voter base can be better inspired by the increased access created by these reforms.  You can also learn how to plug in to these efforts!

  This event is a two (2) hour program offering 2 NYS professional practice CLE Credits to attorneys who attend.  Non-attorneys and those not seeking credit are also welcome to watch.

  Purchase a ticket below for CLE, and you will be sent the links to view the program, along with materials, and instructions on how to redeem credit!  Non-attorneys or those not selecting credit, feel free to email [email protected], and we will send you the link for free!

  Panelists:

  Mohammed A. Alam
  Litigation Associate, Hodgson Russ LLP; General Counsel, Young Democrats of America

  Jarret Berg
  Voting Rights Counsel, Vote Early NY 

  Hon. State Senator Zellnor Myrie
  20th Senate District

  Alejandra Pollak
  Executive Director, New York Democratic Lawyers Council

  Eli Valentin, Founder, Institute of Latino Politics and Policy

  & Moderated by

  Ny Whitaker
  Former Senior Advisor, Democratic National Committee

  In hopes that this vital discussion reaches a broad audience, and in recognition of current times, this CLE has a low ticket price of $50 for members, $75 for non-members.  If you would like to make a voluntary, additional contribution, you may do so here.

  This virtual course is appropriate for both newly-admitted and experienced attorneys.

  NYDLC has a scholarship policy for those interested in attending but who are unable to pay due to financial hardship. Please email [email protected] to make this request. 

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