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Speaker: Christen Wohlgemuth,
President & CEO Mountain States Legal Foundation, Colorado
Christen Wohlgemuth, originally from Burleson, Texas, began her academic journey at Texas A&M University, earning a BA in Political Science and her Juris Doctor at St. Mary’s University School of Law. Her diverse career includes teaching AP U.S. Government to high school seniors, then moving into state government, serving as Governor Perry’s budget and policy advisor, focusing on natural resources issues. Her role later expanded as she became chief of staff for the Chairman of Appropriations in the Texas House of Representatives, where she led the staff policy team for the Texas House Republican Caucus.
During her tenure in the Texas House, Cristen pursued her law degree, balancing work and study, which then led her to Claremont, California, where she served as the Executive Director of the Claremont Institute‘s Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence, specializing in constitutional law. Her decision to join MSLF was driven by its mission areas, including natural resources, equal protection, and constitutional rights advocacy. Under her leadership MSLF has seen a resurgence in its Second and First Amendment practices, playing a pivotal role in national discussions on these issues.
Topic
Have you ever looked at a map showing the federally controlled lands in the U.S.? It is worth at least a glance, especially for Nevadans, who have the dubious honor of living in the state with the highest percentage of land controlled by the federal government. There has been much discussion about Utah’s lawsuit against this unfortunate distinction, and now, the lower courts will be engaged in the debate for several months. What does federal control mean for your state, communities, and businesses? What is the difference between how the land may be used in a national monument versus a wilderness area? Must the federal government own the land to have authority over what may be done on it? And why do we care about Congress’s “multiple use” mandate?
Mountain States Legal Foundation has been on the front lines of this fight since 1977. As a public interest law firm, we’re dedicated to restoring and defending your natural and constitutional rights. Together, we’re standing up for your Second Amendment freedoms, demanding equality under the law, protecting the sanctity of free speech in the public Square, and most notably for this discussion, championing the responsible and productive use of federal lands.
