Judge JoAnn Jones will be the keynote speaker at the 38th Coming Together of Peoples Conference at the Wisconsin Law Building on Friday, April 12.
The 38th Coming Together of Peoples Conference, the longest-running, student-led Indigenous conference in the nation, will be held Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13, at the Wisconsin Law Building.
Judge JoAnn Jones has dedicated many years of service as a Ho-Chunk Nation Trial Court Judge, making a significant impact throughout the Great Lakes Region, according to her bio. She made history as the first elected female president of the Ho-Chunk Nation, changing and impacting the lives of countless Indigenous people during her tenure. Jones is a celebrated alumna of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School, and has held numerous roles focused on service, including as a U.S. Air Force veteran, social worker, and lawyer.
Judge Jones’ keynote is scheduled for 9:15 a.m. on Friday morning with a full day of sessions to follow at the 38th Coming Together of Peoples Conference. University of Wisconsin-Madison alumni may join the Cooweeja Native & Indigenous Affinity Group and the Indigenous Law Student Association at 5:30 p.m. for an opportunity to socialize with fellow UW alumni, with appetizers and drinks provided.
