Defending the Newsroom: Navigating Press Freedom with NYT General Counsel David McCraw [MMABL]

Event details Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM to 1:00 PM Type: Campus Event About this event 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. RSVP here. Official event details: https://events.berkeley.edu/law/event/327580-defending-the-newsroom-navigating-press-freedom