University of Chicago Law School alumni have held many prominent positions in government, including as political appointees. Political appointments provide a unique opportunity to practice law and advance public policy. Please join us for an interactive discussion with distinguished alumni to hear about their experiences as political appointees in the executive and legislative branches of government. Networking and light refreshments will follow the presentation.

Participants include:

Steven Duffield, JD '99, President at Endgame Strategies, LLC
Susan Davies, JD '91, Partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Lecturer at Harvard Law School
Lisa Ellman, JD '05, MPP '05, Partner at Hogan Lovells
Ajit Pai, JD '97, Commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission 

6:00-6:30 p.m.: Registration
6:30-7:30 p.m.: Panel discussion
7:30 p.m.: Reception & Networking

Please note that registration for this event is now closed. Please contact Maureen McCarthy at mmccarthy@uchicago.edu with any questions.