Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. to Discuss Legacy of Civil Rights Movement
Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. to Discuss Legacy of Civil Rights Movement
in October 6 Miller Lecture at RutgersÃâNewarkLawSchool
Newark, NJ, Ãâ Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., eminent lawyer, civil rights leader, and adviser to presidents, will deliver the 2009 Paul S. Miller Distinguished Lecture on Tuesday, October 6, at Rutgers School of LawÃâNewark. A noted speaker and frequent guest on major national and radio broadcasts, Jordan will discuss the legacy of the civil rights movement Ãâ its successes and failures. The lecture will begin at 6:30 pm.
VernonJordan has served as president and chief executive officer of the National Urban League, executive director of the United Negro College Fund, Inc., and director of the Voter Education Project of the Southern Regional Council. He currently is a director of Lazard Ltd. and Lazard Group and senior counsel at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.
What:2009 Paul S. Miller Distinguished Lecture
Who:VernonE. Jordan, Jr., Esq.
Topic: ÃâThe Civil Rights Movement Ãâ Its Successes and FailuresÃâ
When:Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Reception Ãâ , followed by Lecture Ãâ
Where: Rutgers School of LawÃâNewark
Background: The lecture is made possible by an endowment established by Paul S. Miller, Class of 1962, and his wife, Carol. Miller is special counsel at Kaye Scholer LLP and retired executive vice president and general counsel of Pfizer Inc.