Redux: Legal Rights and Risks for Journalists

About this event

Back to Events Safety Redux: Legal Rights and Risks for Journalists Thursday, January 22, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EST) Event Details This session draws on the expertise of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (RCFP) to give journalists concrete, legally grounded strategies for gathering the news — especially when interacting with law enforcement. Based on RCFP’s trainings , the workshop will help journalists plan ahead, make informed decisions in real time, and protect themselves legally in unpredictable environments. This training will be led by Jen Nelson, Director of Pre-Publication Review & Journalist Support at RCFP on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 2:00 p.m. ET ( convert to your time zone ). This webinar is part of a larger safety and security series brought to you in partnership with the International Women’s Media Foundation and is generously supported by the Ford Foundation. REGISTER Please note: Due to the shifting nature of the legal landscape, the Reporters Committee does not permit the recording of its legal trainings to ensure that the information provided is timely and accurate.

Speakers

• Jen Nelson