FREE ONLINE WORKSHOP

Thursday, March 6 from 11:00am-12:30pm EST

This class will cover an in-depth exploration of one of the most influential cases in First Amendment law. This session revisits the landmark New York Times v. Sullivan decision, examining its profound impact on press freedom and the critical protections it provides against libel claims. Participants will gain insights into how the ruling safeguards public discourse, as well as why these protections face growing challenges in today’s legal and political landscape. This class is particularly valuable for journalists, local government officials, public relations professionals, and others whose work intersects with public communication and the free exchange of ideas. 

Your Instructor:

Justin Silverman is executive director of the New England First Amendment Coalition. A Massachusetts-based attorney, Silverman helps lead NEFAC’s First Amendment and open government advocacy throughout the six-state region. His commentary has appeared in dozens of publications including The New York Times, Washington Post and The Boston Globe. A former journalist and publisher, Silverman is also an adjunct professor at the University of Maine School of Law, the University of Connecticut and New England Law in Boston.