Defending Democracy and Womens' Rights
Back by popular demand, the 13th annual

Conversations with Exceptional Women 
showcases an extraordinary and award-winning slate of speakers from a multitude of industries including law, film, arts, journalism, academia, government, and business. Panels and interviews will focus on stimulating conversations about challenges for women, our nation and democracy. Prepare to be moved by the personal and professional experiences and achievements of the speakers who have traveled the globe, navigated health, professional, workplace and work-life challenges. Rediscovered Books will be on hand with books which authors will be delighted to sign for you.  Details on all speakers will be available at www.alturasinstitute.com as schedules are confirmed. Program and speaker questions should be directed to the AlturasInstitute. This event WILL sell out so be sure to register by July 15 to receive reduced rates. Lunch and refreshments provided. Because of the demand of this program, refunds are not available.

Presenter: Dr. David Adler, Alturas Institute and a slate of award-winning writers, historians, New York Times best selling authors, prize-winning  journalists,   ward-winning film makers and directors, national television commentators, Grammy and Emmy winners, internationally renowned lawyers, and more. Dr. Joanne Freeman, Molly Guptill Manning, Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs, Karen Day, Karen Crouse, Christine Walker, Amy Andersson, Lindsey Blake, Gemma Gaudette, Lauren Melink, Raven Johnson, Dr. Caroline Heldman and more.

Dates: August 21-22, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Yanke Family Research Center, Osher Classroom 207, 220 Parkcenter Blvd. Boise ID
Cost: $115, Early Bird Registration until July 15, 2024.  $165 July 1, 2024 until seats are filled.
*A no-host wine reception will be held on Wednesday, August 21 at 3:30pm featuring time for attendees to mingle with the speakers, get books autographed and socialize with one another. 

An Evening with
US Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar

Elizabeth Barchas Prelogar is the 48th Solicitor General of the United States and serves as the fourth-ranking individual at the Department of Justice. Hailing from Boise, Idaho, the Solicitor General is responsible for conducting and supervising all Supreme Court litigation on behalf of the United States. Solicitor General Prelogar was nominated by President Joe Biden on August 11, 2021, was confirmed by the United States Senate and received her commission on October 28, 2021. She resides in Washington, D.C. with her husband and two sons. Join Dr. David Adler, President and CEO of the Alturas Institute, for a conversation with Solicitor General Prelogar and awarding her the John and Abigail Adams Award, which reflects the mission of The Alturas Institute to promote equal protection of the law and womens' rights. All program and speaker questions should be directed to the AlturasInstitute. No calls to the Osher Institute please. Seating is limited and this event is expected to sell out. No refund is available for this program.

Presenter: US Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar and Dr. David Adler, President and CEO, Alturas Institute

Date: Aug 20, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Boise State University-Yanke Research Park
Rm 207
Cost: $25

Dr. Joanne B. Freeman is Professor of History, where she specializes in the politics and political culture of the revolutionary and early national periods of American history.  Her  book, Affairs of Honor: National Politics in the New Republic, won the Best Book award from the Society of Historians of the Early American Republic, and her edited volume, Alexander Hamilton: Writings, was one of the Atlantic Monthly’s “best books” of 2001. Her most recent book, The Field of Blood: Congressional Violence in Antebellum America, was published to critical acclaim.  Her current book project explores the changes in our understanding of American history over time, using Alexander Hamilton as a test case.  Professor Freeman will be lecturing on democracy in swing states this fall.  She was one of the handful of eminent historians recently called to the White House to meet with President Jo Biden.  A Distinguished Lecturer for the Organization of American Historians, Freeman has appeared in a host of documentaries on PBS and the History Channel, and in numerous radio programs for NPR and the BBC. 

Lindsey Anne Blake received a Bachelor in Political Science from Idaho State University and attended Law School at the University of Utah. She later returned to school at the University of Idaho where she obtained a second Bachelor Degree in Psychology. While at law school, Ms. Blake garnered a passion for Criminal Law while interning with both the Utah Crime Victim's Rights Clinic and the Rocky Mountain Innocence Project. These internships taught Ms. Blake the huge responsibility which comes with working in the Criminal Justice field. After Law School Ms. Blake tried her hands in the civil law arena working at a small practice in Jackson,Wyoming. Realizing this was not her passion and wanting to make a difference in people's lives, she took a job at the Bannock County Public Defender's Office. While working at the Public Defender's she had the privilege of working with amazing attorneys and judges who had dedicated their careers to public service. After six years Ms. Blake moved to Sublette County to expand her experience from defending to prosecution. She quickly realized there was more to prosecution than she had previously thought. Working closely with law enforcement she gained a better understanding and appreciation for all they do. After Sublette County Ms. Blake moved to Driggs, Idaho and became the Chief Deputy Prosecutor for Teton County. Here she was given more responsibility and learned how to manage teams effectively and efficiently. After Teton County, Ms. Blake took a position with the Salt Lake District Attorney's Office, to continue and expand her experience by working in a bigger office with a significantly larger volume of cases. Ms Blake returned to Fremont County and is currently the Elected Prosecutor where she has the privilege of serving her community. Ms. Blake was the lead prosecutor on the widely publicized cases against Lori Vallow Daybell and her husband Chad Daybell.

Karen Crouse is an award-winning writer who has covered as a journalist the greatest sporting events that the world of sports can offer. From the Olympics to the Super Bowl to the World Series and NBA Finals, to collegiate championships, the PGA Tour, the LPGA Tour and international swimming championships, Karen has delighted readers with a unique style and perspective that has been the envy of her peers. Her persistent questions of officials in the sporting world about women’s rights and gender equality have paid great dividends for female athletes everywhere. Her leadership was largely responsible for persuading officials at Augusta National Golf Club, during her long tenure as the New York Times’ Golf Writer, to welcome women as members at Augusta National. She worked a similar “open your doors to female members” influence at the Royal & Ancient Golf Club. Karen’s writings have frequently appeared in various annual editions of the year’s best sports writing, and she is the author of the popular and critically acclaimed book, “Norwich,” about a small Vermont town’s secret to raising a disproportionate number of Olympians, who are also healthy, happy and productive people. Before launching a career at eight daily newspapers from coast-to-coast, and serving as the Times’ Chief International Sports Correspondent, Karen earned a varsity letter in swimming at her alma mater, the University of Southern California.