Current Issues in New York’s Freedom of Information Law (OnDemand)

Originally held on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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Program Chair:
Melissa Cintrón Hernández
Deputy General Counsel, NYC Board of Correction

  • Whether you are a private law practitioner, in government service or at a not-for-profit organization, the public’s right to access governmental records through New York State’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) can impact your work and become a useful information-gathering tool. This program will provide a basic FOIL overview, explore litigation trends, and discuss possible reforms to this state law. Participants will hear from experienced legal experts hailing from diverse professional backgrounds, analyzing issues from different perspectives.

    Moderated by ProPublica’s Jake Pearson, who currently covers the city’s police department, topics will include:

    • FOIL practice basics;
    • FOIL as a litigation aid;
    • Access to law enforcement and disciplinary records;
    • Litigation related to the repeal of § 50-a of the New York Civil Rights Law;
    • Possible centralized FOIL oversight reforms;

    And much more…

    Program Fee:
    $49 For Members | $99 For Nonmembers

  • Moderator: 

    Jake Pearson
    ProPublica


    Panelists:

    Shoshanah Bewlay
    Executive Director, NYS Committee on Open Government

    Bobby Hodgson
    New York Civil Liberties Union

    Michael J. Grygiel
    Greenberg Traurig LLP

  • 6:00 pm – 6:05 pm
    Introduction of Topics and Panelists

    6:05 pm – 7:20 pm
    Freedom of Information Law Discussion

    • Overview of the law
    • Litigation trends and repeal of CVR § 50-a
    • Possible reforms

    7:20 pm – 7:30 pm
    Q&A Session

  • New York: 1.5 Professional Practice
    New Jersey: 1.8 General
    California: 1.5 General
    Pennsylvania: 1.5 General

  • Sponsoring Association Committee:
    Government Ethics and State Affairs, Edward Murray, Chair
    Communications and Media Law, Matthew L. Schafer, Chair

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
    Yelena Balashchenko, Manager, Business Development & Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | ybalashchenko@nycbar.org

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