Does Democracy Matter?

Event Description

Program Description:

On the eve of one of the most anticipated Presidential elections in U.S. history, the American Bar Association (ABA) released its 2024 Survey of Civic Literacy . The results showed a general concern about the status of our democracy, placing blame on misinformation, political parties, social media, and a lack of civility.  And half of those responding to the survey felt that the public is not very informative about how democracy works.  As lawyers we have taken an oath to support rule of law in an honest and courteous manner.  Come listen to a moderated panel discussion about the status of our democracy and what we can do to preserve it for the future generation. Light refreshments will be available.

Panelists:

• Andy Brehm | Deputy General Counsel Burwell Industries
• Victoria Brenner | Partner, Taft Law
• Erik Detlefsen | Partner, Dorsey & Whitney
• Hon. Victoria Elsmore | Referee, 2nd Judicial District 
• Hilary Fox | Lead Counsel, Client Legal Services Allstate 
• Bryce Miller | Attorney, Collins Buckley P.A.
• Maya Missaghi | Attorney, Hvistendahl, Moersch, Dorsey & Hahn
• Andrew J. Rorvig | Partner, McEllistrem Fargione P.A.; RCBA President

Moderators:

• The Honorable James Farnsworth | U of Minnesota Regent 
• Amanda Karls | JD, Principal at Foodvocate LLC

CLE Credits:

2.0 Standard CLE credit | Event Code: 511671

Cost:Free for all: $0

Registration Deadline: September 27th, 2024. To register after that time, email the program manager.

Program Manager:Kara Haro | kharo@mnbars.org

Payments/Cancellations: Please register online or over the phone by credit card whenever possible. If you must pay by check, please use this registration form. Need to cancel? Please see our cancellation policy.

Accommodations: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all members can participate fully. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please notify the program manager with at least 72 hours notice prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations. Thank you.