Following a string of widely publicized, polarizing events on college campuses – including violence, intimidation, threats, and counter-threats – college administrators and their counsel are facing unique challenges. Finding the balance between the First Amendment rights of students, faculty, and invited speakers, and maintaining a safe and respectful environment for the campus community, has never been more difficult.

Ballard Spahr invites you to attend a webinar presented by lawyers from both our First Amendment and Higher Education practice groups, who will discuss timely issues such as:

• Applying the First Amendment in public and private education

• Protest rallies, incitement, and true threats

• Student speech

• Bullying and harassment

• Faculty speech

• Liability for college publications

Moderator for the event is: Charles D. Tobin, Media and Entertainment Law

Speakers will include: 

• Olabisi Ladeji Okubadejo
  Higher Education

• Mara J. Gassmann
  Media and Entertainment Law

• Adrianna C. Rodriguez
  Media and Entertainment Law

Additional information about the remaining programs for the 2018 series and registration links for future programs will be posted regularly.