Willamette University College of Law’s Federalist Society and Women’s Law Caucus co-hosted “A Conversation with Senator Murkowski” — a reception and Q&A event with Senator Lisa Murkowski JD’85 — on Nov. 2.
Nearly 150 students, faculty and staff attended the event held in Paulus Lecture Hall at the College of Law. Jeffrey C. Dobbins, associate professor of law, moderated the discussion and Q&A.
Prior to the event, students submitted questions for the Q&A portion of the evening. Sen. Murkowski answered a handful of questions that touched on various topics, including a senator’s role in advice and consent of a Supreme Court nomination, how she speaks to her Republican colleagues regarding climate change and why it is so important — and often challenging — for women to be involved in public office.
Sen. Murkowski concluded the discussion with a final message to Willamette’s students: “Believe in yourself and what this education has given you.”
After the discussion and Q&A portion, Sen. Murkowski shared dinner and conversation with current law students from her home state of Alaska.
Willamette University College of Law extends its gratitude to Sen. Murkowski for returning to campus and sharing her expertise and experiences with students, faculty and staff.
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