Protecting Free Expression: A First Amendment Litigation Round-up
Monday, June 8, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Format: In Person
Where: New York City Bar
42 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036

Program Fee:
Free for Members | $20 Non-members 

Description:
The First Amendment continues to encounter significant legal and institutional challenges, prompting renewed examination of its strength and durability. This program will feature a panel of attorneys from media, academia, private practice, and nonprofit organizations who will discuss recent First Amendment litigation and consider the current state of First Amendment protections.

The panel will offer perspectives on whether existing legal frameworks and litigation efforts are sufficient to preserve this fundamental right, as well as the broader role of the legal profession in its defense. Designed to encourage thoughtful and balanced dialogue, this program is intended for members of the legal community and the public interested in constitutional law and the ongoing vitality of the First Amendment.

Speakers:
Jameel Jaffer, Director, Knight First Amendment Institute, Columbia University
David McCraw, General Counsel, The New York Times
Amrit Singh, Professor and Founding Director, NYU School of Law Rule of Law Lab
Faiza Patel, Senior Director, Brennan Center Liberty & National Security Program
Andrew Celli, Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel LLP

Moderator:
Ellen Blain, Clarick Gueron Reisbaum LLP and Former Civil Rights Chief, SDNY