Zinelle October
Executive Vice President
Zinelle October joined ACS in November 2010 and is the Executive Vice President. She serves as a thought partner to the President and focuses on the programmatic, network and external aspects of the organization.
Before joining ACS, October was a national urban fellow at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund (NALEO). Before her fellowship, October practiced law for six years at firms in Florida and New York.
October currently serves as a National Advisory Committee (NAC) member for the Culture of Health Leadership Institute for Racial Healing. In addition, she is a member of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), National Bar Association (NBA) and Society of American Law Teachers (SALT).
October received her J.D. from Florida State University, her M.P.A. from Baruch College, and her B.A. in history from Columbia University.
ExpertForum Blog
How do we reconcile our gratitude for a country that seems bent on oppressing us?
February 24, 2021
InBrief Blog
State Attorneys General Impact Our Everyday Lives; Their Elections Matter
November 6, 2018
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Lunch and Learn: A Conversation with Zinelle October, the Executive VP of ACS Nationals
September 28, 2022
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Should I Stay or Should I Go Again Public Service During an Unfriendly Federal Administration
December 19, 2024
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Should I Stay or Should I Go (Again)? Public Service During an Unfriendly Federal Administration
December 18, 2024
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ACS Announces Opposition to Legacy Preference in College and Law School Admissions
October 19, 2023
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The Packed U.S. Supreme Court Threatens What Remains of the Voting Rights Act
October 4, 2022
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The Packed U.S. Supreme Court Poised to Inflict More Harm with Its New Term
September 28, 2022
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Ms. Magazine: Abortion Rights Could Hang in the Balance in State Judge Races This November
September 7, 2022
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June 23, 2022
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American Constitution Society Celebrates Student Leadership With 2022 Virtual Graduation Ceremony
June 14, 2022
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April 7, 2022
InBrief Blog
This Country is in Dire Need of New Campaign Finance and Disclosure Laws
March 31, 2022
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ACS Calls Out Distorted and Racist Attacks by Some Senators against Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
March 23, 2022
InBrief Blog
Black History Month is a Time to Celebrate, Continue Fight for Multiracial Democracy
February 3, 2022
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Why Adding a Black Woman to the Supreme Court Would Be Good for the GOP
February 3, 2022
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ACS Commemorates the Life & Legacy of George Floyd on the One-Year Anniversary of His Murder
May 25, 2021
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American Constitution Society Celebrates Resilient and Dedicated Class of 2021
May 21, 2021
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ACS at 20: Honoring Two Decades of Shaping Debate, Building the Network, and Making a Difference
February 19, 2021
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ACS at 20: Honoring Two Decades of Shaping Debate, Building the Network, and Making a Difference
February 18, 2021
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American Constitution Society to Observe National Day of Mourning Thursday
June 2, 2020
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American Constitution Society Taps Former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold As Its New President
February 25, 2020
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Unilateralist Presidencies and Submissive Legislatures: Rebalancing Our Separation of Powers
February 6, 2020
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Not Allowing Witnesses, Further Evidence Undercuts Constitutional Ideals
January 31, 2020
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U.S. Senate Must Place Principles Above Politics in Impeachment Process
January 15, 2020
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December 10, 2019
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ACS Puget Sound: Article III - Where the Federal Bench Is, and Where It's Going
October 11, 2019
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ACS Releases Statement on First Day of U.S. Supreme Court's High-Stakes Term
October 7, 2019
ExpertForum Blog
Key Questions for Former Trump Campaign Manager Corey Lewandowski
September 16, 2019
InBrief Blog
Organizing, Scholarship, and Progressive Federalism: Highlights from the 2019 ACS Student Convention
March 1, 2019
ExpertForum Blog
42 Constitution in the Classroom Volunteers, nearly 2,000 Students Nationwide
September 26, 2017
InBrief Blog
State Attorneys General Impact Our Everyday Lives; Their Elections Matter
November 6, 2018