FREE! Defending Democracy, Protecting New Yorkers

The New York Democratic Lawyers Council (NYDLC), in partnership with New Yorkers for Inclusive Democracy, and Assemblymember Latrice Walker invite you to a FREE* Continuing Legal Education (CLE) workshop discussing voter protection outcomes in 2024, threats we face in 2025, and what we can do to better coordinate, at the 54th Annual Black Latino Hispanic & Asian Legislative Conference in Albany.

Our expert panel will review issues identified by NYDLC's voter protection efforts in New York, examine specific measures that will help us defend our civil and voting rights, including the census, enhanced “back-end” automatic voter registration and the Democracy During Detention Act, and how communities can better coordinate to resist the attacks and inspire our volunteer base leading into 2025 and 2026.

This course, scheduled for Saturday February 15, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, is a one (1) hour program offering 1 NYS professional practice CLE Credit to attorneys who attend and is appropriate for newly-admitted and experienced attorneys. Non-attorneys and those not seeking credit are also welcome and encouraged to attend!

Our expert panel will review issues identified by NYDLC's voter protection efforts in New York, examine specific measures that will help us defend our civil and voting rights, including the census, enhanced “back-end” automatic voter registration and the Democracy During Detention Act, and how communities can better coordinate to resist the attacks and inspire our volunteer base leading into 2025 and 2026.

Non-attorneys and those not seeking credit are also welcome to attend (please email [email protected] to reserve your spot)!  THIS EVENT IS FREE FOR ALL WHO CAN ATTEND IN PERSON IN ALBANY

CLICK HERE TO RSVP AND SECURE YOUR TICKET! 

Location:

Empire State Concourse, Meeting Room 1

Panelists:

Brianna Cea
Executive Director, Generation Vote

Lurie Daniel Favors
Executive Director, Center for Law & Social Justice, Medgar Evers College

Pharein Griffith
Civic Engagement Chair, New York Branch NAACP

Barbara Graves
Ulster County Democratic Committee

Rachel Landy
Statewide Boiler Room Captain, NY Dems Voter Protection

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

& Moderated by

Ny Whitaker
Former Senior Advisor, Democratic National Committee & Executive Director, The W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Freedom and Democracy

In hopes that this vital discussion reaches a broad audience, and in recognition of current times, this CLE is FREE to everyone who attends the event.  If you would like to make a voluntary, additional contribution, you may do so here.

Newly admitted attorneys may receive credit for this CLE pursuant to the attached requirements provided the New York State CLE Board. Please note that newly admitted attorneys based in law offices outside of the United States may fulfill up to 16 credit hours in any approved format. The remaining credit hours must be completed in a format permissible for the category of credit. Further, newly admitted attorneys eligible for a prorated CLE requirement must complete the credit in a format permissible for the category of credit, except that no more than 14 credits may be earned through nonparticipatory formats, such as on-demand audio or video, or live broadcast.

WHEN
February 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 12pm
WHERE
Legislative Office Building, Meeting Room 1

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