Election Officials and Counsel: Legal Partnerships and Preparedness

Election administration is the backbone of the nation’s democratic process, and increasingly requires strong collaboration between election officials and legal counsel to navigate a complex and evolving landscape. This webinar's panel will explore how election administrators and government attorneys can work together to strengthen preparedness, address emerging challenges, and build confidence in the local community's electoral process. They will share perspectives and experiences from different regions and across levels of government on building effective legal partnerships, managing risk, and supporting election officials before, during, and after elections.

Panel:

• Gary Restaino (Former United States Attorney, District of Arizona)
• Carlos Pabellon (Corporation Counsel, Dane County, WI)
• Isaac Cramer (Executive Director, Charleston County (SC) Board of Voter Registration and Elections)

Moderator:

• Avani Singh (Advocacy Campaign Strategist, Elections and Government, Brennan Center for Justice)