The Minneapolis-St. Paul Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society, ACLU, Hispanic Bar Association, Lavender Bar Association and Ramsey County Bar Association present

 

Eliminating the Gavel Gap: Increasing Judicial Diversity in Minnesota

 

For the first time, researchers  have gathered data on the demographics of state court judges in all 50 states. They found troubling differences between the race and gender composition of the courts and the communities they serve. We call this disparity The Gavel Gap.

Join The Minneapolis-St. Paul Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society, ACLU, Hispanic Bar Association, Lavender Bar Association and Ramsey County Bar Association as we discuss the Gavel Gap report, why judicial diversity matters, things to consider before becoming a judge, and how to apply to be a judge.

 

Featuring: 

Judge Peter Reyes
Minnesota Court of Appeals


Judge Nicole Starr
Ramsey County District Court


Judge Tanya Bransford
Hennepin County District Court

 

Lidya Makonnen,

Appointments Coordinator, Office of Governor Mark Dayton
 

Cumah Blake,

Counsel, Office of Governor Mark Dayton
 

Moderated by: 

 

Saraswati Singh, 

Office of the Minnesota Attorney General

 

Introduce a friend or colleague to ACS by inviting them to join you at this event!

 

 

The happy hour begins at 5 pm, the panel discussion starts at 5:30, and the closing reception begins at 6:30 pm. 

Drinks, appetizers, and parking validation will be provided. 
 
1.0 Elimination of Bias CLE credit pending
 

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CDT

Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P

100 Washington Avenue South

Mill City Room - 4th Floor

Minneapolis, MN 55401

 

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