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Examining the Legal Issues Surrounding Patronage
Presented by the Better Government Association and the American Bar Association
On Friday, June 27, 2008 the Better Government Association (BGA) and the American Bar Association (ABA), Criminal Justice Section, White Collar Crime Committee will present moderated panel discussion on the legal issues surrounding patronage hiring. The event will last from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Harold Washington Library (400 S. State Street, Multi-purpose room A-B)
We hope that this event will be the first of many lectures as part of the BGA Ethics Series to promote discourse and debate on issues relating to government corruption, openness and accountability.
To purchase individual tickets online, click here.
To purchase multiple tickets please complete this form and fax to (312) 386-9203.
The Panel
Michael L. Shakman - Partner at Miller Shakman & Beem LLP; namesake of the Shakman Decree, which prohibits the hiring and firing of public employees on the basis of patronages
Thomas A. Durkin – Partner at Durkin & Roberts; defense attorney for Robert Sorich; former Assistant US Attorney in the Northern District of Illinois
Patrick Collins - Partner at Perkins Coie; former Assistant US Attorney
Cliff Kelley – Host of “The Cliff Kelley Show” on WVON; former alderman
What impact does Robert Sorich’s mail fraud conviction have on political patronage? How should local governments handle the Shakman Decree in the future? These are some of the questions that will be addressed in the upcoming panel discussion.
Tickets are $25 for BGA and ABA members, $35 for non-members. Lunch will be provided. Reservations are required and tickets are limited. To RSVP call (312) 427-8330 or e-mail us at info@bettergov.org.
To purchase individual tickets online, click here.
To purchase multiple tickets please complete this form and fax to (312) 386-9203.
To purchase tickets by mail, complete the form above and mail to:
Better Government Association
11 East Adams Street, Suite 608
Chicago, IL 60603
The BGA accepts checks, credit cards (VISA and MasterCard only) and cash donations through the mail. Checks should be made payable to the Better Government Association.
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