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Securing Democracy for Tomorrow: Join the New York City Bar

Securing Democracy for Tomorrow: Join the New York City Bar Civic Corps
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | Program 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Volunteer Fair 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Format: In Person

Free for Members | $15 Nonmembers
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Description:
Civic education is vitally important for the next generation, and you can help.  Through the City Bar’s Civic Corps, volunteers have been working with New York City students to prepare them to understand, and participate effectively in, our democracy.  We’re off to a good start but much more needs to be done.  Please come to our annual program to encourage volunteering to help prepare the leaders of tomorrow.   We will discuss civic education efforts across the city, volunteer opportunities and first-hand accounts of the impact of civics programs on students and volunteers.
You will also have the opportunity to meet with multiple organizations that engage with New York City's students to increase their civics knowledge and activity and sign up to volunteer! Many programs require only a small commitment of time and others provide for deeper involvement. Bring your colleagues! There are opportunities for lawyers and non-lawyers.
 
Introductory Remarks:
Sheila S. Boston, Arnold & Porter; Past President, New York City Bar Association
 
Moderator:
Hon. Katharine H. Parker, United States Magistrate Judge, Southern District of New York
 
Panelists:
Kristen Fontaine, Associate Attorney, Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP
Arielle Gallegos, Manager of League Affairs, New York City Urban Debate League
Jenna Ryall, Director, Civics for All, New York City Department of Education
Courtne Thomas, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Region, Generation Citizen

Volunteer Fair Participating Organizations: 
Civics for All - NYC Department of Education
Generation Citizen
Justice for All - Second Circuit Court of Appeals
Justice Resource Center
Legal Outreach
New York City Urban Debate League
 
Sponsoring Committees: 
Civic Education, Hon. Katharine Parker & Harlan A. Levy, Co-Chairs
Task Force on the Rule of Law, Susan J. Kohlmann, Chair
 


Where
New York City Bar Association 42 West 44th Street New York 10036

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