Hosted by The Alabama Law Review
Featuring Keynote Speaker Evan Milligan, named representative plaintiff in Allen v. Milligan
The Alabama Law Review is proud to announce its 2024 Symposium, Allen v. Milligan: The Intersectionality of Race, Elections, and Democracy to be held at The University of Alabama Law School on February 16, 2024. This symposium explores the history of the Voting Rights Act—an Act with deep ties to the state of Alabama—and considers the changing landscape of election law. The keynote speaker, Evan Milligan, will provide especially enriching commentary on the intersectionality of election law and race. Mr. Milligan, as the named representative plaintiff in Allen v. Milligan, brings a unique personal perspective on these issues. The Symposium will include panels of government officials, litigants, and academics in an effort to provide as complete an analysis as possible of this complex issue. In the current political environment, questions surrounding the franchise are more salient than ever—Alabama Law Review is excited to host this insightful and thought-provoking event.
Date:
Friday, February 16th, 2024
Time:
9:00 am to 4:30 pm CST
Location:
The University of Alabama School of Law
101 Paul W Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Full Symposium Schedule
9:00am — Welcome Remarks
9:15am — A History of the Voting Rights Act and Gerrymandering
Panel Discussion
10:45am — The Role and Perspective of State Legislators
Panel Discussion
12:00pm — Keynote Address: Special Perspectives of Allen v. Milligan
Evan Milligan
1:45pm — The Future of Elections: A Broader Conversation on the Sanctity of Representative Democracy
Panel Discussion
3:15pm — A Conversation About the Role Race, Gender, and Class Play in Elections
Panel Discussion
4:15pm — Closing Remarks