NEW YORK,NY – October 27,2023 – Columbia Law School’s Office of Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers (PI/PS Office) today hosts a panel discussion focused on strategies to mitigate the growing influence of large campaign donations in elections,a trend considerably amplified since the Citizens United Supreme Court decision fifteen years ago.
The event, part of the “Advocacy Under Trump II” lunchtime series, will explore avenues for campaign finance reform, including increased donor openness, public campaign financing models, and legal challenges to limit the impact of wealth on electoral outcomes. experts will address the increasing role of super PACs and major donors-frequently enough described as a “broligarchy” of tech executives and billionaires-in shaping political landscapes.
panelists include:
- Richard briffault, Joseph P. Chamberlain Professor of Legislation, Columbia Law School
- Paul Ryan, Executive Director, New York City Campaign Finance Board
- Ian Vandewalker, Senior Counsel and Manager, Elections & Government at the Brennan Center for Justice
This panel is part of the PI/PS Office’s three-part lunchtime series, Advocacy Under Trump II. Throughout September and October, we will be joined by faculty, experts, and practitioners to discuss First Amendment rights, voting rights and redistricting, and money in politics.
Advocacy Under Trump II
Sept. 8: Protecting First Amendment Rights
Sept.29: Attacks on Voting Rights and the Role of Redistricting
Oct. 27: Countering Big Money in Elections
Lunch will be served-register five days ahead to prevent food waste.Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options will be available. If you have other dietary restrictions,email us at least five days in advance.
Presented by the Office of Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers (the PI/PS Office).
