Municipal elections may look a lot like state elections, but there are some important differences. Join our speakers for a step-by-step look at the Arizona municipal election process as we guide you through the election calendar from beginning to end.
As an Arizona attendee registered for the upcoming NLC Congressional City Whether you are a resident, candidate, or municipal elected official or employee, this training will give you the essential knowledge you need to understand the basics of city and town elections.
CLE credit will be available for attorneys.
Date:
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time:
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Zoom virtual
(Zoom link will be sent to all registrants two days before training)
Speakers:
Christina Estes-Werther, Partner, Pierce Coleman PLLC
Christina is a Partner at Pierce Coleman PLLC and serves as primary legal counsel for municipalities across Arizona. She is a former Arizona State Election Director and a certified election officer with extensive experience in election law, election administration, and campaign finance, including representing local governments in election litigation.
Christina previously served as General Counsel to the League of Arizona Cities and Towns and was appointed in April 2024 by Governor Hobbs to the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission. She is a frequent speaker on election and local government issues.
Amy B. Chan, Of Counsel, Pierce Coleman PLLC
Amy is Of Counsel at Pierce Coleman PLLC, where she focuses on election and municipal law. She brings more than 20 years of experience in Arizona government and election administration, including serving as General Counsel to the Arizona Secretary of State (2022–2025) and State Election Director (2009–2013). Amy also served as a Commissioner on the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission (2017–2025). She is a certified Arizona Election Officer and a member of the Arizona Bar since 1999.
Cost: $45