Immigration Will Be Topic of Papasan Public Policy Forum Feb. 18

For release: February 10, 2009
For press information, contact Sarah Adair, 901-678-4966

The University of Memphis’ Papasan Public Policy Institute will hold a public policy forum on immigration Wednesday, February 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the War Memorial Building Auditorium in Nashville.  “The Impact of Immigration: How Will Tennessee Address the Challenge” will draw state legislators and government officials, but the public is welcome to attend also.

The forum will be moderated by Jacqueline Lainez, clinical programs director for the U of M’s Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.  Panel participants will include Michael Hough of the American Legislative Council; attorney Barry Frager; Davidson County Sheriff Daron Hall; and Susan Mattson of the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office.

The Papasan Institute’s goal is to foster the flow of information about key issues facing the Tennessee State Legislature.

For more information, call Sarah Adair at 901-678-4966.