Civil and Human Rights
Careers in Constitutional and Civil Rights Law
This event is a follow up to our successful “Careers in Labor Law” event last semester. Please join a panel of distinguished practioners in the fields of Constitutional and Civil Rights Law in a discussion of their experiences and opportunities for students in the field. This is a great opportunity to meet and network with some fantastic lawyers. The panel currently includes…
- David Gans, Director of the Human Rights, Civil Rights and Citizenship Program, Constitutional Accountability Center
- Dan Mach, Director of the ACLU Program on Freedom of Religion or Belief, American Civil Liberties Union
- Jennifer Swedish, Trial Attorney, Employment Section, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice
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