February 10, 2025 • 12:00–2:00 PM ET
Can You Hear Me Now? Hot Topics in the World of Faculty Free Speech and Academic Freedom

Faculty members occupy an important, albeit unique, position on college and university campuses. As we enter the new year, campuses will face challenges related to academic freedom and faculty discourse in response to the 2024 presidential election and the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza. They will also be tasked with managing backlash to these faculty activities by the greater campus community, media outlets, and donors. Counsel must balance these conflicting interests while maintaining a legally compliant campus environment.  

Please join us for this two-hour webinar in which two experienced NACUA member-presenters will cover topics, including: 

  • An overview and legal update of academic freedom on campus;
  • Updates on relevant faculty-related issues, including free speech and protest activities;
  • Faculty social media use;
  • Impact on external stakeholders;
  • Relevant policies and laws; and
  • Practical suggestions for managing these issues on campus.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar will interest in-house and outside college and university counsel who advise on matters related to faculty and academic freedom, as well as campus administrators and other professionals on campus who maintain responsibilities in these areas.

Program Schedule

12:00 P.M. ET

I. Welcome and Introductions

II. Legal Overview

III. Relevant Policies and Laws

IV. Hot Topics in the Faculty World  

V. Social Media Use

VI. Impact on External Stakeholders

VII. Practical Suggestions for Managing These Issues on Campus 

VIII. Q&A

2:00 P.M. ET

IX. Conclusion

Speakers

Monica H. Khetarpal

Khertarpal, Monica

Monica H. Khetarpal is a principal in the Chicago, Illinois, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and co-leader of the firm’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) resource group and Higher Education Industry Group. She is an experienced litigator and advisor, providing skilled advocacy and thoughtful advice, training, and....

Allison Newhart

Allison NewhartAllison B. Newhart serves as Vice Chancellor and General Counsel for North Carolina State University. As the chief legal officer for the university, she leads a team of attorneys providing mission-oriented legal counsel and representation on a wide range of matters affecting the university. In addition, Ms. Newhart’s practice includes....

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