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Protecting the Homeland: What’s Behind the Headlines?

Protecting the Homeland: What’s Behind the Headlines?
Public Affairs Luncheon
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Program Fee: $30

Description:
Jeh Johnson served as Secretary of Homeland Security from December 2013 to January 2017. Secretary Johnson was responsible for the federal government’s response to many of our nation’s most pressing issues, including immigration; cybersecurity; Russian interference in the election; counterterrorism; natural disasters; nuclear, chemical and biological threats; and the protection of critical infrastructure and the nation’s leadership. Based on his extensive background, Secretary Johnson will reflect on his leadership experiences and shed light on the latest headlines. 

Speaker:
Jeh Johnson, Partner, Paul, Weiss Litigation Department and a member of the Firm’s Management Committee. Secretary Johnson’s legal career has encompassed both private law practice and public service, including three Senate-confirmed presidential appointments. Secretary Johnson led the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from December 2013 to January 2017. Since leaving government in January 2017, Secretary Johnson has been called upon to testify before Congress in cybersecurity matters three times, and is a regular commentator on national and homeland security on ABC, CBS, NBC, MSNBC, CNN and numerous other outlets. Between 2009-2012, Secretary Johnson served as General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Defense. Between 1998-2001, Secretary Johnson served as General Counsel of the U.S. Air Force. He also served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York from 1989-1991. Over his many years at Paul, Weiss, Secretary Johnson has handled a variety of civil and white collar matters for some of the firm’s most important clients.

Sponsoring Association Committee:
Senior Lawyers Committee, Barry Bloom, Chair
Public Affairs Luncheon, Frank Wagner, Chair

Cosponsoring Association Committee:
Immigration and Nationality Law, Victoria Neilson, Chair


Where
42 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036 UNITED STATES

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