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Oct 2023

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer

Bob Corn-Revere

FIRE - and former DWT - attorney on his introduction to the First Amendment, cancel culture, big law versus non-profits, and his karaoke pick.

Oct 2023

Kenneth P. Norwick: 1941-2023

Widely admired New York media lawyer, and passionate champion of artistic expression, Ken Norwick, died October 30th at the age of 82.

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Sep 2023

MLRC’s Media Law Conference

George Freeman

About 325 members attended, and the consensus was that it was a terrific and very worthwhile meeting.

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Sep 2023

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer: Mike Grygiel

Greenberg Traurig attorney on his start in the business, representing Kathy Griffin, summer reads, golf, and more.

Aug 2023

A New Film: Floyd Abrams – Speaking Freely

George Freeman

Not only to get pumped up, and more than just to learn some legal history, I urge all members to watch this film on September 22nd. It will renew your faith and dedication to the goals and principles we are striving for. Though the hero of the piece appears to be Floyd, the co-hero really…

Jul 2023

Gearing Up for MLRC’s Biggest Conference of the Year

George Freeman

A look behind the scenes of MLRC's Media Law Conference, October 4-6 at the Lansdowne Resort in Northern Virginia.

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Jul 2023

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer

C. Amanda Martin

North Carolina lawyer and academic on her beginnings, work related to the O.J. Simpson trial, teaching, NC must-sees, summer reads and more.

Jun 2023

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer

Tom Hentoff

Williams & Connolly attorney on growing up with two renowned journalist parents, breaking into the business, email etiquette and much more.

Jun 2023

Daniel Ellsberg: A Personal Remembrance of an American Hero

George Freeman

Though in our volatile and combative times, many journalists – and their sources – are exceptionally courageous, and often sacrifice their well-being for their profession and causes, Ellsberg was the unequaled model for such behavior.

Jun 2023

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer

Matthew Schafer

Paramount lawyer on his start in the business, the best career advice he was ever given, AI, recent reading and more.