Events
Campaign Legal Conversations
Democracy is at its strongest when diverse voices collaborate. Campaign Legal Conversations bring together experts, change-makers and authors to exchange ideas, foster mutual understanding and find common ground.
two overlapping talk bubbles

All Upcoming Events

Sep 24

Electing the President: From Election Day to the Joint Session

On September 24, 2024, from 1-2 p.m. Campaign Legal Center will be hosting Electing the President: From Election Day to the Joint Session. We're excited to bring advocates and experts together to discuss the crucial role the Electoral Count Reform Act will have in ensuring this year’s presidential election runs smoothly and dive deep into what the process will look like from 2024 forward.

Tuesday, September 24th, 2024

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm ET • Virtual

A group of people in suits, gathered around boxes, unsealing envelopes.

View Past Events

Feb 29

A Real Right to Vote: A Conversation with Rick Hasen

In discussion with Campaign Legal Center President Trevor Potter, Professor Hasen described his vision for the freedoms an amendment on voting rights would protect, its potential impact on our democracy, and why he believes it’s possible to pass such an amendment, despite a challenging political climate.

Thursday, February 29th, 2024

03:00 pm - 04:00 pm ET • Virtual

rick hasen book event image

Feb 02

Strengthening Democracy in Local Government Through Public Financing

Campaign Legal Center hosted a conversation with both activists and leaders who have helped to implement public financing programs as well as political candidates who have benefited from them.

Friday, February 2nd, 2024

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm ET • Virtual

A row of people's hands holding up money against a green background

Jan 26

Defending Nonpartisan Civic Engagement Groups

On January 26, 2024, at 11 a.m. EST, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) hosted the virtual event “Defending Nonpartisan Civic Engagement Groups.” The panel discussed the importance of defending nonpartisan civic engagement groups against unwarranted and unconstitutional attacks and why the work of these civic-minded Americans is so important to our democracy.

Friday, January 26th, 2024

11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET • Virtual

A picture of three people holding letters that spell VOTE. They are standing close together in front of a polling location.

Dec 05 Past Event

I Never Thought of It That Way: A Conversation with Mónica Guzmán

Campaign Legal Center President and Founder Trevor Potter discussed how to bridge tough conversations with author Mónica Guzmán on her book "I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times."

Tuesday, December 5th, 2023

12:00 pm - 01:00 pm • Virtual

A group of people sitting together having a conversation

Nov 14

The Role of Media in Building Trust in the Democratic Process

On Nov. 14 from 2-3 p.m. ET, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) hosted the Campaign Legal Conversations event, “The Role of Media in Building Trust in the Democratic Process”

Tuesday, November 14th, 2023

02:00 pm - 03:00 pm ET • Virtual

A group of reporters hold up microphones and cellphones, reporters and interviewees faces are obscured.

Nov 02

Artificial Intelligence and Potential Threats to US Elections

If left unchecked, the use of artificial intelligence to deceive voters could make it more difficult, or even impossible, for voters to evaluate the election ads that they see and hear.

Thursday, November 2nd, 2023

03:00 pm - 04:00 pm ET • Virtual

person using tablet with digital marketing icons

Oct 03

How Congress Benefits from Outside Ethics Review

Without accountability, trust deteriorates, and corruption, or at least the appearance of it, is allowed to flourish while the public is left in the dark. 

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm ET • Virtual

reflection of us capitol building

Sep 28

Democracy In America

The Washington Post Live kickoff event, “Democracy in America,” will bring together celebrated experts to delve into threats facing our democracy and efforts to strengthen democracy’s guardrails.  

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET • Virtual

A microphone at a podium overlooking an audience out of focus in the background

Jul 28

10 Years Since Shelby County

In the decade following the landmark Shelby County decision, a series of anti-democratic decisions have been made that threaten the freedom to vote for many. Continued action in the face of these decisions, however, suggest a way forward.

Friday, July 28th, 2023

03:00 pm - 04:00 pm ET • Virtual

People stand a long a fence in front of the Supreme Court. One woman wearing a poncho holds up a sign which says "It's about US"

Jul 27

Examining the Case of Supreme Court vs Ethics

Voters have a right to know whether the justices of the Supreme Court are behaving ethically. Join our experts as they explore how the Supreme Court can improve amid a year of ethics scandals.

Thursday, July 27th, 2023

11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET • Virtual

supreme court courthouse