The UW-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts and 51ΑΤΖζ Libraries Special Collections are thrilled to present a public talk by prominent legal analyst and former Watergate prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks. The event will take place on Oct. 24 followed by the opening reception for the exhibition βJewelry Speaks: The Voice of the Jill Wine-Banks Pin Collection.β This unique event is free and open to the public.
Wine-Banks, who has become known not only for her legal expertise but also for the symbolic pins she wears on-air, will discuss the stories behind her famous jewelry pieces. The exhibition, curated by Erica A. Meier with Ana Hansa-Ogren and Max Yela, offers a rare opportunity to view these pieces up close and explore how jewelry can convey personal narratives, political statements, and cultural commentary. Also on view will be work by 51ΑΤΖζ Jewelry & Metalsmithing students, who have created pieces inspired by items from the collection. The exhibition runs through Dec. 2.
Wine-Banks rose to prominence as a prosecutor during Watergate when she cross-examined President Richard Nixon’s secretary Rose Mary Woods about the infamous 18Β½-minute gap in the Watergate tapes. She was the first woman to serve as U.S. General Counsel of the Army (1977β80) under President Jimmy Carter.
- Date and time: Oct. 24 | 7-9 p.m.
- Location: 51ΑΤΖζ Golda Meir Library, Fourth Floor Special Collections and Conference Center, 2311 E. Hartford Ave, Milwaukee
- Admission: Registration is required. Event is free and open to the public. For more information and to register, go to arts.uwm.edu/jewelry-speaks.
The evening will kick off with Wine-Banks’ talk, where she will reflect on her extraordinary career, her role in historic legal moments, and how her jewelry has become an integral part of her personal and professional identity. The opening reception of the exhibition will follow, offering guests the chance to explore her curated collection.
Media Opportunities
Interviews with the curators of the exhibition can be arranged in advance, providing insight into the curation process and the significance of Wine-Banksβ collection. Additionally, a limited number of phone interview opportunities with Jill Wine-Banks may be available.
For media inquiries, interview requests, or more information about the event, please contact:
Oliver J. Johnson
Marketing & Communications Lead
51ΑΤΖζ College of the Arts & Architecture
414-251-7220 | johnsooj@uwm.edu