Election Integrity Summit
About this Event
The Election Integrity Summit brings together nationally recognized legal leaders, election officials, academics, media voices, and civic organizations for an important nonpartisan conversation about protecting public trust in democratic institutions and free and fair elections.
Hosted at the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, the summit will feature a keynote address from Judge Michael Luttig alongside panel discussions focused on election integrity, civic trust, the rule of law, media and public confidence, and the role of lawyers and community leaders in strengthening democracy at the local and national levels.
The summit is presented in partnership with the Task Force for American Democracy and guided by a host committee that includes leaders from the judiciary, major law firms, legal academia, civic organizations, and the broader legal community.
Designed for attorneys, students, educators, civic leaders, nonprofit professionals, and members of the public alike, the program aims to foster constructive dialogue, encourage civic engagement, and reinforce the importance of democratic institutions within our communities.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from leading voices on election integrity and democratic governance while engaging in meaningful conversations about public trust, civic responsibility, and the future of democratic participation.
Agenda
🕑: 12:30 PM
Doors Open
Info: Light refreshments available
🕑: 01:00 PM
Welcome Remarks & Reflections
Info: Remarks by Mary Smith - TFAD CEO and President and Former ABA President, Chris Schmitt - CMBA CEO, & Chris Ronayne - Cuyahoga County Executive followed by Remarks and Reflections by Retired Chief Justice O’Connor
🕑: 01:30 PM
Opening Keynote
Info: Retired Judge Michael Luttig
🕑: 02:15 PM
State of Play for 2026 General Elections
Info: Anthony Perlatti – Cuyahoga County BoE Director, Mark Griffin – Director of Law, City of Cleveland (and former Party Election Lawyer), & Atiba Ellis – CWRU Law Professor and Voter Rights Scholar
🕑: 03:00 PM
Elections Coverage, Media, and Truth
Info: Stephanie Czekalinski – Executive Editor, Crain’s Cleveland Business, Robert Shenton – Chair, Ohio Debate Commission, Rachel Dissell - Managing Editor of Signal Cleveland, & Andy Geronimo – Director, CWRU Law’s Stanton First Amendment Clinic
🕑: 03:45 PM
Building Consensus Action Tables
🕑: 04:30 PM
Action Table Report Outs and Closing Remarks
🕑: 05:00 PM
Complimentary Reception
Where is it happening?
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