The electoral success of minority candidates on the local, state and national level reflects our national commitment to protect voting rights, equal access and effective participation by minority voters in the political process under the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as recently amended. Nationally recognized experts will address recent decisions, remedies and emerging trends in the protection of minority voting rights in a  program designed for municipal and county attorneys not familiar with the redistricting process and its requirements under the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, and seasoned local government attorneys who are.