Former Deputy Solicitor General Philip Lacovara reflects on the first year and the implications for our democratic institutions.

FFDI Education Series

Informed communities are essential to a healthy democracy. Through its Education Series, FFDI is partnering with the League of Women Voters of Sanibel.

Please join us virtually on February 11, 7pm ET

Trump 2.0: The Unmaking of America

This timely conversation will examine the first year of the second Trump administration and what may lie ahead.

The program will feature Philip Lacovara, former Deputy Solicitor General of the United States, counsel to the Watergate Special Prosecutor, and past president of the District of Columbia Bar. Drawing on decades of experience in public service and constitutional law, Lacovara will offer insight into the legal and institutional implications of this moment and what they mean for our democracy.

The program will once again begin with comments by Bob Schaeffer, political consultant, and conclude with a lively Q&A.

Note: In addition to FFDI's virtual program on Feb. 11, an in-person presentation with Mr. Lacovara, hosted by LWV Sanibel, will be held February 4, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, at Sundial Resort Ballroom (1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957).

Learn More About Philip

Philip Allen Lacovara is a Columbia Law School graduate and clerked on the U.S. Court of Appeals before joining the Solicitor General's office, working under Thurgood Marshall. Highlights of his long-time service include working on hundreds of federal cases before the Supreme Court and presenting many oral arguments before the Court. Philip served as consulting counsel in connection with the Senate's "ABSCAM" investigation and special counsel in charge of the House of Representatives Ethics Committee's "Koreagate" investigation. 

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