A discussion will revolve around the general state of electoral politics in the U.S., recent redistricting cases, voter registration and representation, and the roles each panelist have within the field. Following the presentations, panelists will welcome questions from the audience. Welcome Remarks: Juan M. Sempertegui '07, Chair, Latino/a Alumni Association of the Washington College of Law Jessica K. Chipoco, Esq., President-Elect, Maryland Hispanic Bar Association Moderator: David Lublin, Professor of Government, School of Public Affairs, American University Panelists: Myrna Pérez, Senior Counsel, Democracy Program, Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law Nina Perales, Vice President of Litigation, MALDEF Julie Martínez Ortega, J.D., Ph.D, Vice President for Policy & Advocacy, PowerPAC.org Principal, Project New America Latino Jamin Raskin, Professor of Law, Washington College of Law Director, Law and Government Program