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Freedom of Information Act Panel

 

Darkness Revealed:

Shining the Light on the Freedom of Information Act

 

Please join the Better Government Association (BGA) for a special panel discussion on the Freedom of Information Act. 

“Darkness Revealed: Shining the Light on the Freedom of Information Act” will be presented on June 4 by the BGA in partnership with the American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section, White Collar Crime Committee.

Panel Speakers

Jay Stewart, Senior Counsel, Illinois Governor’s Office

    Cara Smith, Policy Director, Illinois Attorney General’s Office
    Chris Fusco
, Staff Reporter, City Desk Editor, Chicago Sun-Times
    Don Craven
, Attorney at Law

The moderated panel will examine the Freedom of Information Act, its purpose, importance and current obstacles. The program will also look at changes to the law or the failure to change the law in the current session of the Illinois General Assembly.

Date: Thursday, June 4, 2009

    Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (continental breakfast served from 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.)
    Location:
Union League Club of Chicago, 65 West Jackson (Main Lounge)
   
Tickets: $25 special student rate; $35 for BGA and ABA members; $45 for the general public

To purchase your tickets online, click here

Click here to download a printable registration form

(312) 386-9202; info@bettergov.org

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit is available for participating ABA members