Calendar of events
Attorneys and staff members of the Reporters Committee routinely participate in and sponsor a variety of public events related to press freedom, including journalist trainings, panel discussions, conferences, and more. Below, check out the list of upcoming events — both in-person and virtual — and join us!
Workshop: “Finding the FOIA Freeway: A Workshop for Filing Successful Requests“
Date: March 26, 2026
Location: Virtual
The Trans Journalists Association will host an interactive workshop — led by Director of National Litigation Adam Marshall — intended to guide journalists through the federal records request process, practice methods for finding stories in records, and streamline request tracking.
Conference session: “The Cost of Bearing Witness: Journalist Safety in a Polarized America“
Date: April 21, 2026
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Staff Attorney Mara Gassmann joins this panel at NAB Show 2026, which discusses how reporters are navigating public demonstrations, protests, and volatile civic moments; what protections exist for journalists, and, if they’re effective; how newsrooms should prepare journalists for these environments; and what responsibility institutions have to defend press access and safety.
Event: RCFP Spring Summit
Date: April 30, 2026
Location: Normal, Illinois
Staff Attorney Kris Cundiff and Vice President of Policy Gabe Rottman will lead this Midwest summit at Illinois State University in partnership with WGLT, Bloomington-Normal’s Public Media and part of the NPR Network. The summit will cover topics such as libel insurance and pre-publication review, newsgathering protections, and covering immigration enforcement. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.