Event program from the January 25, 2011 commemoration of the history and legacy of the Civil Rights Division hosted by the Department of Justice.

Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Thomas E. Perez tells the audience a little about the division’s organization, operation, and procedures. He was joined by Deputy Attorney General James Cole and former Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division John Doar.

The audience at the event show their appreciation for the expertise and perspectives shared by panel members.

Panel members participated in a lively and relevant discussion. From left to right are: the Honorable Linda Kay Davis, former Section Chief for the Criminal Section of the Civil Rights Division; Loretta King, Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division; James P. Turner, former Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division; and John Wodatch, Section Chief of the Disability Rights Section of the Civil Rights Division.