Keeping Kids Safe: Identifying Critical Moments to Prevent Gun Violence in Child Custody Cases

With Panel Speakers:

• Rob Wilcox, Former Deputy Director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention

• Julia Weber Esq., MSW, Pierce's Pledge Programs Consultant

• Lesley Hu, Founder of Pierce’s Pledge

10:30am: Coffee and Networking

11:00am: Panel Discussion with Q&A: Overview of Pierce's Pledge and the unique approach to reducing risks of firearm violence by focusing on what legal professionals can do in contested child custody cases. We will highlight recent developments in the gun violence prevention movement, efforts to implement lifesaving policies on firearms storage, parenting plan provisions and safety planning, and talk about what we can all do to help save lives.

12:30pm: Optional Breakout Sessions

• Rob Wilcox: Learn more about the gun violence prevention movement, why it was so important to have an Office in the White House and the emerging gaps and opportunities being created at the federal level.

• Julia Weber: Learn about concrete steps professionals can take with clients to reduce risks associated with firearm access and improve legal decision making in custody cases

• Cody Dougherty: Ask questions and learn proper steps for storing firearms from a licensed federal firearm dealer.

This event is FREE, but must be ticketed. To register, please visit https://www.classy.org/event/pierces-pledge-symposium/e664349