Can You Hear Me Now? Hot Topics in the World of Faculty Free Speech and Academic Freedom
Webinar
Event Details
Faculty members occupy an important, albeit unique, position on college and university campuses. As we enter the new year, campuses will face challenges related to academic freedom and faculty discourse in response to the 2024 presidential election and the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza. They will also be tasked with managing backlash to these faculty activities by the greater campus community, media outlets, and donors. Counsel must balance these conflicting interests while maintaining a legally compliant campus environment.
Please join us for this two-hour webinar in which two experienced NACUA member-presenters will cover topics, including:
- An overview and legal update of academic freedom on campus;
- Updates on relevant faculty-related issues, including free speech and protest activities;
- Faculty social media use;
- Impact on external stakeholders;
- Relevant policies and laws; and
- Practical suggestions for managing these issues on campus.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar will interest in-house and outside college and university counsel who advise on matters related to faculty and academic freedom, as well as campus administrators and other professionals on campus who maintain responsibilities in these areas.
Program Schedule
12:00 P.M. ET
I. Welcome and Introductions
II. Legal Overview
III. Relevant Policies and Laws
IV. Hot Topics in the Faculty World
V. Social Media Use
VI. Impact on External Stakeholders
VII. Practical Suggestions for Managing These Issues on Campus
VIII. Q&A
2:00 P.M. ET
IX. Conclusion
Speakers
Monica H. KhetarpalPrincipal
Jackson Lewis P.C.
Biography
Monica H. Khetarpal is a principal in the Chicago, Illinois, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and co-leader of the firm’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) resource group and Higher Education Industry Group. She is an experienced litigator and advisor, providing skilled advocacy and thoughtful advice, training, and strategic planning for her clients.
Alexandra A. MitropoulosSenior Counsel
Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP
Biography
Alexandra A. Mitropoulos (“Allie”) is Senior Counsel at Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP. She advises and represents colleges, universities and other nonprofits on policy, compliance, and risk management issues. In addition to her role at the firm, Allie is also Deputy General Counsel at Berklee College of Music.