The First Amendment: In the Classroom, On the Quad, and Beyond
Presented by the ISBA Education Law Section
2.0 hours MCLE credit
Original Program Date: June 14, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: July 5, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)
School districts and higher education institutions continue to grapple with the issue of balancing freedom of speech and the exchange of diverse perspectives with cultivating welcoming educational work environments. Join us as our presenters draw upon their experiences working with school districts and higher education institutions and share their insights on this timely topic. Topics include:
- A look at the First Amendment issues and challenges;
- Freedom of speech protections under the law;
- How to create educational and work environments that are free from discrimination and harassment; and
- How to identify and address First Amendment issues throughout the educational environment.
Program Coordinator:
Robert P. Lyons, Attorney at Law, Addison
Program Moderator:
Phyleccia Reed Cole, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Program Speakers:
D. Shane Jones, Kriha Boucek LLC, Edwardsville
Katherine L. Nash, Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan Jackstadt, P.C., Missouri
Grant Wiens, Mickes O’Toole, Missouri
Program Information
- Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
- ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
- Fees:
- ISBA Member Price of $60 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
- Non-Member Price $100
- New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
- Law Students - Free
