Women and Politics, Nov. 14-15

Session 1: 8:30-9:30

Surviving the Good Old Boy Network. How can women work effectively in predominantly male settings?  Panelists: Sue Bell Cobb, Judge, Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals; Laura Hall, Alabama House of Representatives; Pat Duncan, State Auditor. This panel repeats at 11 a.m.

Know Your Rights Under Alabama Law. Attorneys discuss women and children’s issues in Alabama law.  Panelists: Karen Hall, Judge, Madison County District Court; Lynn Sherrod, Judge, City of Huntsville Municipal Court; Donna Smalley, Attorney at Law. This panel repeats at 1:45 p.m.

Advocacy: How to Get Your Message Heard. How can you influence a political process on issues that are important to you?  Panelists: Nancy Worley, Immediate Past President, Alabama Education Association; Angela Colvert, Field Representative to U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions.

Things Will Be Different for My Daughter.  College students and recent graduates discuss the political changes needed to make the world a better place for the next generation of women. Panelists: Emily Baggett, Mississippi University for Women student; Monica Couch, UAH student; Kesia Johnston, UAH student; Tasia Malakasis, UAH graduate; Susan Schrimsher, UAH student. This session repeats at 9:45 a.m.

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