Scholars Strategy Network Policy Briefings

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:17:21 -0400

The Maryland - Washington, D.C. chapter of Scholars Strategy Network invites you for current policy briefings, and to learn how you can be involved as a researcher. There will be two panel discussions, one on the 2025 Maryland General Assembly Session and one on local and national water justice initiatives. Come for either or both!

When: Friday November 8, 2024 from 10:45 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.

Where: The University of Baltimore School of Law, Angelos Law Center

1401 N. Charles Street (entrance on corner of Charles and Mt. Royal) Room 408

Check in in the lobby.

The location is a five-minute walk from Baltimore Penn Station; program is timed to coincide with the MARC train schedule from Washington Union Station. Metered street parking may be available; garage information here.

Free registration is required, with the option to attend any or all parts of the program. Lunch will be provided.

Program

10:45 - 11:00 Coffee

11:00 - 12:00 The 2025 Maryland General Assembly Assembly: What to Expect and How to Participate as a Researcher

Moderator:

Matan Zeimer, Maryland Policy Director, Jews United for Justice

Panelists:

Ben Orr, Founder and CEO, Maryland Center on Economic Policy

Matt Hill, Attorney, Public Justice Center

Yanet Amanuel, Public Policy Director, ACLU of Maryland

Ninfa Amador-Hernandez, Research and Policy Analyst, CASA

12:00 - 12:20 Networking break

12:20 - 1:00 Water Justice: Local and National Initiatives (concurrent with lunch)

Moderator:

Jaime Lee, University of Baltimore School of Law, Associate Dean for Experiential Education, Professor, and Director, Community Development Clinic

Panelists:

Mary Grant, Food & Water Watch, Public Water for All Campaign Director

David Wheaton, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Economic Justice Policy Fellow

Courtland Merkel, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, Housing and Consumer Staff Attorney

1:00 - 1:20 Networking time