Power of Connection: A Civil Rights Workshop

Power of Connection is a full-day civil rights workshop convening attorneys, advocates, and community organizers working on voting rights, fair housing, education equity, and economic justice across the Midwest.

The strongest movements have always combined legal strategy with community power. This day is about building that connection.

The event features keynote remarks from Nekima Levy Armstrong, civil rights lawyer, scholar-activist, and past president of the Minneapolis NAACP, and workshop sessions designed for pro bono counsel, civil rights attorneys, and community organizers.

8:00 AM – Breakfast & Community
9:00 AM – Welcome & Opening Plenary
10:45 AM – Interactive Breakout Sessions
11:45 AM – Lunch & Featured Conversation
1:15 PM – Skill-Building Breakout Sessions
3:00 PM – Networking, Closing Conversation, & Calls to Action

This is not a traditional workshop. Power of Connection is designed to strengthen the relationships that make sustained civil rights work possible. Sponsorship puts your organization at the center of a growing network of movement organizers and the legal community.

Partner with us to bring this work to life. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities—including event tickets, session naming, podium recognition, and promotional benefits—contact Jodi Lacy, Development Manager, at [email protected].

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Host or Publisher Chicago Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights