Events
MLRC produces industry-leading conferences and events on a wide range of topics. Our events bring together our members to study particular issues of importance, and to celebrate the First Amendment.
Media Law 201: Trial Strategies and Oral Argument
Two leading practitioners in the field will give their advice, based on their court experiences, on trial strategy and oral arguments.
Media Law 201: Newsgathering & FOIA
This Newsgathering 201 seminar explains the basics of freedom of information laws, and access to courtrooms, court records, and court participants.
California Chapter Meeting: From AI to Open Government, a California Legislative Update
Ginny LaRoe (First Amendment Coalition) will discuss working to block a bill that would have made it harder for journalists and members of the public to access public records, and Andrew Elliott (Motion Picture Association) will shed light on proposed new California laws involving AI transparency and online content regulation.
Media Law 101: Entertainment
A practical introduction to the legal issues that arise in entertainment and media practice, including defamation and privacy risks, copyright and fair use, contracts, and disputes involving film, television, music, publishing, and digital content.
MLRC London Conference, September 27-29, 2026
Over 200 lawyers from around the world attend the London Conference to discuss comparative developments in media law and policy. The conference also features distinguished speakers from the judiciary, academia, and the press.
