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, we'll explore what happened in the last legislative cycle, what reforms still need to be made, and how will this impact the 2024 election??
Join us for this in person CLE program at Pier 57 in Manhattan, where an expert panel will review 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 will be 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. We'll also discuss how you can plug in to these efforts!
This event will be a two (2) hour program from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm offering 2 NYS professional practice CLE Credits to attorneys who attend. This course is appropriate for new and experienced attorneys. Non-attorneys and those not seeking credit are also welcome to attend (please click here or email [email protected] to reserve your spot)! THIS EVENT IS FREE FOR ALL WHO CAN ATTEND!
Location:
Pier 57, Manhattan (Chelsea Piers area), NY (West Side Highway and 15th Street)
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 is FREE to everyone who attends the event. 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.