Join us for a timely discussion about a primary impediment to our democracy’s ability to function – the filibuster. Adam Jentlesen, author of Kill Switch: The Rise of the Modern Senate and the Crippling of American Democracy, will speak on the rise of the filibuster as a tool used to thwart majority rule in America.

Moderated by Spencer Pahlke (Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger) and Amanda Sadra (Gibson Dunn). Co-sponsored by the Stanford Law, Berkeley Law, and Arizona State chapters of the American Constitution Society; Political Election and Empowerment Project (PEEP) at Berkeley Law; Green Apple Books; and Manny’s SF.