Webinar-The American Constitution Society 2020 Western Regional Convening
The American Constitution Society 2020 Western Regional Convening
September 11 & 12, 2020
Friday (9/11) 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday (9/12) 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Event Details
Please join us for the 2020 ACS Western Regional Convening, hosted by the ACS University of Denver Sturm College of Law, University of Nevada Las Vegas, and University of Arizona Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law student chapters.
This exciting, two-day virtual event will provide opportunities to hear subject-matter experts discuss hot topics such as gun rights, cannabis legalization, police reform, and voting rights. Please join us for your chance to help shape debate, build networks, and inspire action!
Schedule (all times listed below are in PDT):
Friday (9/11)
12:00-12:20 p.m.: Opening Remarks feat. Russ Feingold, ACS President
12:30-1:30 p.m.: "Protecting the People: How Red Flag Laws Prevent Disaster and Save Lives"
1:45-2:45 p.m.: "Puff, Puff, Pass Those Bills: Shaping Cannabis Laws Towards Restorative Justice"
3:00-4:00 p.m.: Happy Hour
Saturday (9/12)
10:00-11:00 a.m.: "What Makes our Communities Safe: Police Reform and Beyond"
11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.: "Voting Rights and Fair Elections Panel Discussion"
12:45-1:00 p.m.: Closing Remarks
This event will feature:
Hon. Leslie Herod, Colorado House of Representatives (HD-8)
Hon. Steve Yeager, Assemblyman, Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau
Julieanne Buchanan, 2L, University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Kerry Durmick, Nevada State Director, All Voting is Local
Arash Jahanian, Director of Policy and Civil Rights Litigation, Meyer Law Office, PC
Amber McReynolds, Chief Executive Officer, National Vote at Home Institute
Angelina Morisi, 2L, University of Denver Sturm College of Law
*CLE credit is pending for this event
Hosted by the American Constitution Society