Your Plan to Vote
Special Guest Speaker Fulton County Deputy District Attorney Ramona Toole has agreed to address the full spectrum of your decisions, and how they can affect your… no, our future.
If you haven’t already, check your registration status. Has your voting district or polling station changed? If you haven’t voted early, and you need to be sure that you show up at the correct polling location, where and how can you check? Do you know how to download a sample ballot?
Obviously, our next president matters. But, what about the specific things that are on your local ballot? Who represents your district? What are your referendums? How will a referendum affect you? What about judges, and law enforcement?
The purpose is for you and every attendee be able to understand that their vote(s) truly matter.
About the Speaker
Ramona Toole has been practicing law in the State of Georgia for over twenty years.
Raised in Alabama, Ramona’s early life was shaped by instances of violence that ignited her interest in a career in the legal field. By 8th grade, she decided she would become an attorney to create safer communities and protect the most vulnerable members of society. This commitment has been the driving force behind her entire career and Ramona brings a wealth of experience to the forefront of her campaign.
Ramona holds a J.D. from Mississippi College School of Law, a M.B.A. from Alabama A&M University, and a B.A. in Philosophy from Berea College in Kentucky.
She began her career as an Assistant Solicitor at the City of Atlanta Traffic Court and later joined the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, where she handled a diverse array of cases, ranging from traffic offenses to serious felonies. She is a former Assistant District Attorney for Gwinnett County, where she prosecuted cases involving violent crimes, illegal possession of firearms, and illegal distribution of controlled substances. Currently serving as the Deputy District Attorney for Records, Diversion, and Record Restriction Unit in Fulton County, Ramona plays a crucial role in giving individuals a second chance through specialized programs such as Adult Diversion.
Ramona actively contributes as a panelist on the Fulton County Citizens’ Review Board. She holds memberships in the Gwinnett County Bar Association, Georgia Association of Women Lawyers (GAWL), Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA), and The National Black Prosecutors Association (NBPA).
Important Event Details
In order to attend, you will need to:
1) Register here!
2) General Contribution – $25. This event is free for current 2024 AIWN members and their guests. Tickets and membership opportunities are also available at the door.
Format and What to Expect
Arriving on time will afford you the time to chat with others, network and enjoy appetizers. Wine may be available.
Next, we jump into introductions of all attendees. We keep these introductions to under 30 seconds in length so that we have time for everyone to take a turn.
Depending on the presenter, you may be encouraged to participate or ask questions part way through, or at the end. You should get the opportunity to interact, so bring all of your questions!
*Please be mindful of event COVID-19 Concerns
Please keep in mind Covid still exists, and several of our members or their family members are considered to be high risk. We encourage you to respect their request for social distancing, or their wearing of masks when not eating / drinking.
If you have any illness symptoms, COVID or otherwise, please stay home! We will happily refund your ticket upon request.
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