AFJ will be a big presence at Netroots Nation

Netroots Nation brings together progressive organizations, bloggers, and activists to learn from one another and to discuss the challenges that lie ahead. Alliance for Justice has been a proud supporter of Netroots Nation since 2007, and we think it's a great way to help activists and bloggers understand how important our courts are as they work for change in their communities. Once again, Alliance for Justice is going to have a major presence at Netroots.

Even if you're not planning to attend the conference, you can still watch a live stream of our Supreme Court panel on Thursday, June 20 at 9 a.m. PT, 12 noon ET.  Just click here and scroll down to "Player for Room 210BF."  We plan to live-tweet the panel, follow us @AFJustice and join the discussion at #rightsinthebalance.

Just as the Court is likely to issue its most controversial decisions, AFJ president Nan Aron will moderate Rights in the Balance: The Supreme Court and Social Justice. The panel will also feature Rick Jacobs, chair and founder of Courage Campagin, Pam Karlan, professor of public interest law and co-director of the Supreme Court litigation clinic at Stanford Law School, and Tom Saenz, president and general counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.

If you're planning to attend the conference, here's more of what we have in store for you this week:

--On Thursday, June 20 at 10:30 a.m., AFJ's Bolder Advocacy attorney Daren Garshelis, along with ColorOfChange.org's Kim Lehmkuhl and the California Immigrant Policy Center's Jon Rodney, will train activists on Influencing Public Policy in the Digital Age: Legal Rules and Regulations for Social Media.

Daren will also be available to answer questions about nonprofit advocacy at our exhibit booth.

Finally, on Friday, June 21 at 1:45 p.m., we will screen an excerpt from Unequal Justice: the Relentless Rise of the 1% Court as part of the screening series Fight Club! A Showcase of the Very Latest in Davids vs. Goliaths.  AFJ Executive Vice President Marissa Brown will be there to answer questions.

And be sure to stop by our exhibit booth and say hello!