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Defending the Newsroom: Navigating Press Freedom with NYT General Counsel David McCraw [MMABL]
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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What does it actually take to defend the newsroom of the world’s leading newspaper? Join Mass Media at Berkeley Law for an insider look at high-stakes First Amendment litigation with David McCraw, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of The New York Times. From navigating high-profile libel suits and press freedom threats to managing national security leaks, McCraw will share what goes on behind the scenes when constitutional theory meets the real-world news cycle.
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