The Future of Journalism: Law and Ethics in a Changing Media Ecosystem

This panel addresses the role that law and the legal profession can play in journalism’s transition to the online world. Topics include reporters’ shield bill protections for online journalists, the effect of recent developments in First Amendment law, media reform and government policy, the ethics of new journalism models, and access to public information and documents. Practicing journalists and journalism professors give their own perspective on how the legal profession can best support new journalism efforts. Robert Bertsche – Prince Lobel Glovsky & Tye LLP Lucy Dalglish – Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press Jon Hart – General Counsel, Online News Association; Dow Lohnes PLLC Dan Kennedy – Assistant Professor, School of Journalism, Northeastern University Josh Stearns – Program Manager, Freepress.net and SavetheNews.org Cameron Stracher – Co-Director, Program in Law & Journalism, New York Law School Phil Malone (moderator) – Clinical Professor of Law and Director, Cyberlaw Clinic, Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University This panel is part of the Online Media Legal Network’s 2010 conference “Journalism’s Digital Transition: Unique Legal Challenges and Opportunities” held at Harvard Law School on Friday, April 9, 2010. Find more information here: www.omln.org

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