In this webinar, U.S. Congressman Timothy M. Kennedy (NY-26), will speak about effective advocacy from the perspective of a legislator. Congressman Kennedy will discuss tips and strategies for increasing your likelihood of success when contacting your legislative representatives to advocate for the issues that are important to you. Following Representative Kennedy’s presentation, we will have time for a Q&A session with Representative Kennedy’s Chief of Staff, Adam Fogel, who will be able to answer questions on the practical realities of legislative advocacy, providing a behind-the-scenes at this often-mysterious process.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Government relations representatives and liaisons, library advocates, and anybody who has an interest in shaping the laws, rules, and regulations that affect law libraries. 

TAKEAWAYS:

1. Understand what happens on the legislative side when constituents and advocates contact their representatives.
2. Improve effectiveness when advocating by knowing how to tailor efforts in a way that is more likely to get the attention of legislators and decision-makers. 

SPEAKERS:

• U.S. Congressman Timothy M. Kennedy (NY-26), United States House of Representatives (New York's 26th District)
• Adam Fogel, Chief of Staff to Congressman Timothy M. Kennedy 

MODERATORS:

• Kristina Chamorro, University of California, Berkeley Law Library
• Chris Lund, Broome County Supreme Court Law Library
• Ryan Overdorf, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: Professionalism + Leadership At Every Level, Marketing + Outreach

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