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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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