Join law students and professionals from across North Carolina and neighboring states during the ACS Southeastern Regional Convening. The Convening is co-hosted by the North Carolina Central University School of Law Student Chapter and the North Carolina Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society.

Leading practitioners, government officials, and academics will discuss a progressive vision for equality across a number of salient policy issues. Come shape the debate, build networks, and make a difference!

Agenda:

Black Lives Matter from a Constitutional Perspective 10:45 - 11:50 a.m.
State Attorneys General & Protection of Individual Rights 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
NC Voting Rights & Threatened Communities 1:40 - 2:45 p.m.
Judges Panel 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Closing Reception 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

You can find a full agenda with speakers here.

Featuring:

Justice Anita Earls, North Carolina Supreme Court
Judge Christopher Brook, North Carolina Court of Appeals
Judge Wanda Bryant , North Carolina Court of Appeals
Judge Ashleigh Parker Dunston, Wake County District Court
Judge Keith Gregory , Wake County Superior Court
Judge Reuben Young, North Carolina Court of Appeals
Nana Asante-Smith, President, North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers (NCABL)
Professor April Dawson, North Carolina Central University School of Law
Pierce Freelon, Artist, Educator, Activist and former candidate for Mayor of Durham
Professor Gene Nichol, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law
Hugh A. Harris, Outreach & Policy Counsel for the North Carolina Department of Justice-Public Protection Section
Professor Irv Joyner, North Carolina Central University School of Law
Senator Floyd McKissick, North Carolina General Assembly
Ryan Park, Deputy Solicitor General of North Carolina
Professor Erika Wilson, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law

5.0 hours of CLE credit are approved for this event.