Please join ACS on Thursday, November 13 at 12:10 in Flynn for a conversation with Justice Allison Riggs of the North Carolina Supreme Court. Justice Allison Riggs of the Supreme Court of North Carolina has dedicated her career to protecting the right to vote and advancing equal justice. She grew up in the mountains of West Virginia and put herself through college, graduate school, and law school at the University of Florida. Before joining the bench, she worked at the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, where she led landmark redistricting and voting rights cases—including before the U.S. Supreme Court. Appointed by Governor Roy Cooper to the state’s highest court in 2023, Justice Riggs won reelection in 2024 amid fierce partisan attempts to overturn the result and retroactively void tens of thousands of votes. She continues to champion fairness, transparency, and dignity in the justice system. We’re honored to host Justice Riggs to discuss her journey from civil rights to the bench, lessons from her recent election, and her work. Free food will be provided.
ACLU-KY Networking and Informational Event
Partnered event with UK BLSA and If, When, How to host ACLU-KY speakers to discuss their work in Kentucky and possible internship opportunities in the upcoming summer.
ACLU-KY Networking and Informational Event
Partnered event with UK BLSA and If, When, How to host ACLU-KY speakers to discuss their work in Kentucky and possible internship opportunities in the upcoming summer.
Voting Rights Act Discussion with Harry Stark
Join us for a timely conversation on voting rights with Harry Stark, an ACLU attorney now working with the Democracy Initiative. Stark will share frontline insights on protecting ballot access, combating voter suppression, and building durable, pro-democracy coalitions.
Navigating the Shift - How Immigration Changes are Transforming Law Practice
Join us for a panel on how recent immigration policies are changing the law. Experts from different fields will discuss how these changes impact their work, clients, and strategies, and what it means for the future of the legal profession. Speakers will include: Gerald Seipp, Ariel Giumarelli, and Johana Vesga. ACS and ILSA will co-host this panel.
The Federal Reserve at Risk: Why Independence Matters
Join the American Constitution Society (ACS) and former Governor of the Federal Reserve Board, Professor Sarah Bloom Raskin, for a conversation about the importance of the Federal Reserve's independence. The conversation will focus on recent actions by the Executive Branch that threaten the Fed's autonomy, such as the attempted removal of Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook. Professor Raskin will also explore the legal and economic consequences of undermining the Fed's independence, from destabilizing markets to weakening the separation of powers.