A Journey Through Democracy and Election Practices Around the World

A Journey Through Democracy and Election Practices Around the World
May 27, 2025
Tuesday 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
How have democratic governments, institutions and elections developed in the world around us? Dr. James Waller, Christopher J. Dodd Chair in Human Rights Practice at the University of Connecticut, and Dave Leichtman, Director of Corporate Civic Responsibility at Microsoft, joined Janice Brunner, Travelers Group General Counsel and Head of Civic Engagement, to discuss the state of democracy in other countries and shared how companies can promote election security as a foundation for functioning democracies.
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Speakers
Dr. James Waller
Christopher J. Dodd Chair in Human Rights Practice, University of Connecticut
Dave Leichtman
Director of Corporate Civic Responsibility, Microsoft
Host
Janice Brunner
Group General Counsel and Head of Civic Engagement, Travelers
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