Any transition of presidential power raises a host of important questions: How much power does a President have? In what ways will an incoming President exercise that control? How, if at all, can individuals participate in the political process once the election is over? The University of Washington School of Law invites members of the public to join a panel of scholars to discuss the scope of presidential power in modern politics; plans that President-Elect Trump has for exercising that power in his own administration; and how interested citizens can become engaged in the process.

This event has two overarching goals: first, to gain a deeper understanding of how a President can exert influence in various substantive fields; and, second, to identify ways in which members of the public can participate, beyond the ballot box, in the political process.

Panelists include:
Bob Anderson (environmental and natural resource law),
Angelica Chazaro (immigration law),
Trevor Gardner (criminal law),
Sallie Sanford (health-care law)
Kathryn Watts (administrative law and presidential power)
Moderator: Lisa Manheim (constitutional and election law)

Presented by University of Washington Law School and Town Hall Seattle