Some of the most polarizing and provocative issues in any generation depend upon the First Amendment protections of free speech and the press. Edward I. Masterman, JD ‘50, LLD ‘90, along with his wife Sydell, established the Masterman Speaker Series on the First Amendment and the Fourth Estate to provide a forum for robust and honest debate concerning freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and their attendant responsibilities. The Masterman family believes that informing the uninformed and engaging curious people in ongoing conversations about our nation’s fundamental principles will serve to strengthen our democracy.
Each year, the Masterman Speaker Series brings together representatives from government, the legal profession, and the press for the purposes of informing, educating, and engaging those who care deeply about these First Amendment issues.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Suffolk University Law School, Sargent Hall
120 Tremont Street, Faculty Dining Room
Join our panel of experts:
Jonathan M. Albano, Partner, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP. A renowned litigator with over 40 years of experience:
Dan Lothian, Editor-in-Chief, GBH News and The World. An acclaimed broadcaster who began his career in radio at the age of 16 and has extensive domestic and international reporting experience:
Dr. Rachael V. Cobb, Moderator, Associate Professor of Political Science, Suffolk University. A prominent scholar who specializes in American politics, focusing on voting rights and political participation:
