Inauguration 2009
The Inauguration of President Obama sparks the first in a series of exchanges between top minds and creative forces in Southern California.
Translating the Transition: An Inaugural Exchange
On Tuesday, January 13, the Los Angeles Times hosted an exclusive and provocative conversation on the issues and opportunities presented by the transition taking place in Washington, D.C.
A translation team, made up of Times' journalists and Southern California opinion leaders participated in a lively forum where trends, policies and early decisions of the Obama administration were discussed.
Translation Team
Los Angeles Times Panelist: Maria Elena Durazo
Executive Secretary - Treasurer
Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
Executive Secretary - Treasurer
Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
Panelist: Russell Goldsmith
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
City National Bank and City National, Corporation
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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