MOORPARK — Moorpark College and The Colleges of Law welcome the community to attend a special event on November 9, 2023, in the EATM Auditorium at the Moorpark College campus. The event, “How to Save Democracy with David Pepper,” will feature a lecture by esteemed author David Pepper on election law and voting rights. Following the lecture, Dr. Jackie Gardina, Dean and Chief Academic Officer of The Colleges of Law, will engage in a conversation and Q&A session with Pepper.
Pepper, a distinguished lawyer, writer, former elected official, and adjunct professor, served as the Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party between 2015 and 2021. He earned his B.A. magna cum laude from Yale University, where he was Phi Betta Kappa, and later earned his J.D. from Yale Law School. Pepper teaches election and voting rights law as an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Law. For more information about David Pepper, please visit davidpepper.com
Doors open at 5 p.m. and the program begins at 5:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the community. Students are encouraged to attend, particularly those pursuing degrees in Law, Politics, and the Public Sector. Attendees may register for the event online. For event information, call (805) 553- 4760 or email mcfoundation@vcccd.edu
About Moorpark College — Moorpark College’s student-first philosophy embraces equity, social justice, anti-racism, and intersectionality. We empower learners from local, national, and global backgrounds to achieve their certificate, associate and baccalaureate degree, and transfer and career education goals. Through the integration of innovative instruction and holistic student support, our programs are designed to foster equitable student outcomes.
The Moorpark College Foundation is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation that accepts and solicits gifts, donations, trusts, and bequests for college-related use. It provides tax-deductible advantages to the donor. It also provides a method for the college to interact with businesses, government, and other nonprofit agencies in the broader Southern California community and provides hundreds of students with the financial assistance, recognition, and encouragement needed to realize their academic goals. To learn more, visit MoorparkCollege.edu or follow @MCGiveBack on social media.
About The Colleges of Law — Established in 1969, The Colleges of Law (COL) was founded to expand opportunities and broaden access to legal education. COL is dedicated to a student-centered approach that affords students of diverse backgrounds the opportunity to pursue careers in law or legal-related fields. COL’s faculty advances a real-world perspective and practicality on the application of law and includes practicing attorneys, judges, public servants, and leaders in business and nonprofit organizations. An accredited nonprofit institution, COL offers a Juris Doctor and a Master’s in Business, Law, and Technology. Additionally, in the fall of 2018, COL became the first accredited law school in California to offer a Hybrid J.D. degree. COL is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). The Juris Doctor program is accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners (CBE) of the State Bar of California. The Colleges of Law is part of The Community Solution Education System, a nonprofit system of colleges advancing student success and community impact. For more information, visit www.collegesoflaw.edu.