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Democracy Summit Lecture : An Evening with Jill Wine-Banks “Facts. Not Alternative Facts is Nonnegotiable”

Event Type
Lecture
Sponsor
Office of Civic Life
Location
Alice Campbell Alumni Center Ballroom
Date
Oct 21, 2024   6:30 pm  
Registration
Registration
Contact
Gina Lee-Olukoya
E-Mail
golukoya@illinois.edu
Phone
217-300-6944
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Jill Wine-Banks, a distinguished attorney and MSNBC Legal Analyst, is a prominent figure in political and legal discourse. Her association with MSNBC began in July 2017 when she made her debut appearance to comment on an opinion piece, she wrote in the Chicago Tribune titled “Former Watergate Prosecutor: Comey’s Firing Is As Bad as the Saturday Night Massacre.”  

Jill's influence extends beyond traditional news analysis. She co-hosts two top-rated podcasts: #SistersinLaw and iGenPolitics, where she offers insights into governance, corruption, and cultural dynamics. Beyond her two podcasts, Jill is a celebrated author, with her memoir, The Watergate Girl, optioned for a film adaptation by Katie Holmes/Noelle Productions. 

Jill Wine-Banks has a B.S. in Communications from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, and a J.D. from Columbia University School of Law in New York City.  

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