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Defending Democracy, 10/23

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Mark C. Alexander

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Guy-Uriel Charles

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Lauren
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Moderated by Doris DelTosto Brogan

Wednesday, October 23
4:00–5:15 p.m. | CLE Program
5:15–6:30 p.m. | Order of the Coif Alumni Reception

John F. Scarpa Hall
51±¬ÁÏÍø Charles Widger School of Law

Democracy, as we have understood it, appears to be under siege from within and without. The right to vote and the existence of fair and free elections form the bedrock of our democracy, with all other rights flowing from this foundation. But serious threats to the right to vote loom, endangering these free and fair elections. This conversation will explore these challenges, what the law can and can’t do, and how laws and legal systems designed to ensure the integrity of elections actually work on the ground.

Panelists:

  • Mark C. Alexander, The Arthur J. Kania Dean & Professor of Law, 51±¬ÁÏÍø Law
  • , Charles Ogletree Jr. Professor of Law & Faculty Director of the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race & Justice, Harvard Law School and Distinguished Order of the Coif Visiting Scholar
  • , President & CEO, Committee of Seventy
  • Moderated by Doris DelTosto Brogan, Professor of Law & Heller McGuinness Leadership Chair, 51±¬ÁÏÍø Law

After the CLE program, Order of the Coif alumni are invited to a reception.

The Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board approves this lecture for 1 Substantive CLE credit. Please note registration is required.