Vanita Gupta made history when she became the first civil rights attorney to serve in a top three leadership position at the Department of Justice, a position she left in February after three years. Her portfolio was as high-profile as it was wide-ranging, including civil rights, antitrust, and criminal justice. A rare behind the scenes view from a former high ranking Justice Department official on navigating justice in deeply polarized times.

In conversation with Evan Pérez, senior justice correspondent for CNN.

Food provided.

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Tuesday April 30, 2024

5:30 p.m. CST

Ida Noyes Hall Third Floor Theatre