Practical Strategies for Entering Politics and Policy Arena
Originally published by Jennifer Andrus for New York State Bar Association
If you are interested in running for office, this story is for you.
“From Courtrooms to the Campaign Trail: Empowering Women to Enter the Political Arena” is the first in a series of programs sponsored by the New York State Bar Association’s Women in Law Section. It brought together political strategists, operatives and politicians to give practical advice on developing political skills.
Kaelyn Gustafson, the chair of the section, said the goal is to encourage lawyers of all genders to serve the community. Gustafson and moderator Cheryl Kraus, an Albany attorney, opened the program by suggesting that lawyers have a special role to play in civic life.