The rapid emergence of GenAI tools challenges counsel and courts to determine whether and when they may responsibly use GenAI tools. This program aims at enabling judicial clerks, judges, and counsel at all levels to make such decisions, by presenting an in-depth update of the current capabilities, limitations, and risks of GenAI tools and of accompanying cybersecurity and ethical risks.
Register - TodayA Turn Toward History: Freedom of the Press at the Founding - Recently, the Supreme Court has embraced history as determinative of the nature and scope of the Second Amendment. In doing so, it has suggested that such a standard "accords with how we protect other constitutional rights," including freedom of speech and of the press. Whether we can expect historical primacy in the First Amendment context is still to be seen. In the meantime, this webinar discusses what interpretation of the First Amendment guided by a historical understanding might look like. It focuses specifically on the Press Clause, discusses scholarship on the question, and offers tips for historical research in service of litigation goals.
Register - TodayThis year’s conference offers a range of highlights, including three engaging plenary sessions and two interactive lunch programs. Participants can also attend hot issues workshops, including a special session on ethics, and join networking events hosted by WICL and Young Lawyers. Additional offerings include a workshop exclusive to in-house counsel, the Diversity Moot Court Finals, and a Media Advocacy Program tailored for lawyers with less than ten years of practice. The conference features special events, starting with an Opening Reception at the iconic Lyndon B. Johnson Library. On Friday night, join us at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden for a celebration to remember, and we’ll close the conference with a reception at the stunning new offices of Haynes Boone. Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to connect with industry leaders and peers in one of the country’s most vibrant cities.
Navigating DEI as a Media Lawyer: Insights into the 2024 Landscape and Practical Strategies - The webinar will focus on practical implementations of diversity initiatives in legal careers (in-house/outside counsel/nonprofit/government) and how recent changes in approaching diversity have affected the legal workforce. The webinar will also highlight the significance of fostering diversity to maximize client goals, discuss techniques for nurturing effective partnerships between in-house and external legal teams, and provide advice on growing media law as a young lawyer..
Download - WebinarThe Commission on Women in the Profession is pleased to announce the esteemed honorees of the 2024 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Awards! This year, the Commission is honoring five outstanding women lawyers who have achieved professional excellence and paved the way for other women in the legal profession. We congratulate our esteemed colleague, Barbara Wall.
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Stay - InformedThe Sponsorship Committee develops an annual fundraising plan and identifies potential sponsorship opportunities. The committee is responsible for initiating discussions with potential sponsors, confirming sponsorship commitments and ensuring that each sponsor receives the full benefit of their contribution.
The new committee aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas, “best practices” and useful materials, regarding practicing media law “leanly,” in the rapidly changing economic and digital media landscape.
The Long-Range Planning Committee will assist the Governing Committee with helping further develop the Forum’s mission, vision and strategic direction given the changes in the industry, the media market, and the American Bar Association.
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The more than 2,200 members of the Forum on Communications Law represent a wide variety of specialized legal talent. The principal aim and objective of the Forum are: (1) To encourage discussion of problems relating to legal counseling and representation of the print media, the telecommunications industry, and the electronic media. (2) To promote the exchange of information among practitioners in the field. To support and promote research, forums, and publications focusing on communications (3) To keep abreast of developments in the law and to discuss evolving issues. (4) To preserve and develop professional competence and integrity in the practice of law.
