Institute of Politics

Law and Legislation: How Lawyers Help Mayors Get Their Agendas Done Tuesday, November 11th, 12:30PM - 1:30 PM IOP Living Room Join us for a conversation over lunch with IOP Practitioner in Residence Nubia Willman to talk about the role lawyers play in helping advise a mayor and pushing local and state lawmakers to pass laws. In former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's administration, Willman led major city-wide initiatives to support historically underserved neighborhoods and protect the well-being of immigrants and refugees in Chicago. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about how lawyers shape state and local legislation. We will be joined by Maria Virginia Martinez, an attorney and expert in legislation who served in former Mayor Lightfoot's adminstration and as lead counsel for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's transition team. RSVP Here