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SUMMARY:Virtual Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Training
DESCRIPTION:FOIA is a critically important tool in every investigative reporter’s toolkit. Join us for a virtual training with Freedom of Information attorney Matt Topic for a refresher on filing FOIA requests\, how to best utilize FOIA in your reporting\, the legal limits of FOIA\, and what to do if your FOIA requests are denied. \nThis training is open to everyone but is aimed specifically at journalists and those with basic FOIA experience. \nSpeakers: \nThis session will be led by Matt Topic\, partner at Loevy & Loevys litigated hundreds of state and federal FOIA cases around the country. He has trained hundreds of journalists\, activists\, lawmakers\, and individuals on the Freedom of Information Act\, is a regular presenter at Investigative Reporters & Editors conferences\, and is frequently quoted in the media on transparency issues. He has also represented journalists seeking access to court records\, quashed subpoenas for sources\, defended and counseled against defamation claims\, and fought unconstitutional gag orders. \nIllinois Answers Project data reporter Cam Rodriguez will moderate this session. Cam is a data journalist interested in the overlap between community engagement\, investigative and data reporting. In her work\, she has done everything from research and archive/database digging\, creating graphics and interactive visualizations\, editing and management\, engagement strategy\, public records requests and more. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/virtual-freedom-of-information-act-foia-training/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:FOIA Clinics
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SUMMARY:Free FOIA clinic
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for a one-on-one 15-minute session with an attorney at no charge! \nMeet with a FOIA expert from the BGA’s outside counsel for free legal advice on how to get your request answered. (Appointment necessary). \nCo-hosted with the Center for Public Interest Law at DePaul University. A scheduled appointment is necessary. \nContact Stephanie Simon at ssimon@bettergov.org or 312-821-9042 for an appointment. Additional information is required before an appointment can be scheduled.
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/free-foia-clinic-5/
LOCATION:DePaul University College of Law\, 25 E. Jackson Blvd.\, Chicago\, 60604
CATEGORIES:FOIA Clinics
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SUMMARY:Free FOIA clinic
DESCRIPTION:6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nSign up for a one-on-one 15-minute session with an attorney at no charge! \nMeet with a FOIA expert from the BGA’s outside counsel for free legal advice on how to get your request answered. (Appointment necessary). \nCo-hosted with the Center for Public Interest Law at DePaul University. A scheduled appointment is necessary. \nContact Stephanie Simon at ssimon@bettergov.org or 312-821-9042 for an appointment. Additional information is required before an appointment can be scheduled.
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/free-foia-clinic-4/
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SUMMARY:Free FOIA clinic
DESCRIPTION:6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nSign up for a one-on-one 15-minute session with an attorney at no charge! \nMeet with a FOIA expert for free legal advice on how to get your request answered. (Appointment necessary). \nCo-hosted with Kirkland & Ellis LLP and the Center for Public Interest Law at DePaul University. A scheduled appointment is necessary. \nContact Stephanie Simon at ssimon@bettergov.org or 312-821-9042 for an appointment. Additional information is required before an appointment can be scheduled.
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/free-foia-clinic-3/
LOCATION:DePaul University College of Law\, 25 E. Jackson Blvd.\, Chicago\, 60604
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UID:7463-1380045600-1380045600@illinoisanswers.org
SUMMARY:Free FOIA clinic
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for a one-on-one 15-minute session with an attorney at no charge! \nMeet with a FOIA expert for free legal advice on how to get your request answered. (Appointment necessary). \nCo-hosted with Kirkland & Ellis LLP and the Center for Public Interest Law at DePaul University. A scheduled appointment is necessary. \nContact Stephanie Simon at ssimon@bettergov.org or 312-821-9042 for an appointment. Additional information is required before an appointment can be scheduled.
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/free-foia-clinic/
LOCATION:DePaul University College of Law\, 25 E. Jackson Blvd.\, Chicago\, 60604
CATEGORIES:FOIA Clinics
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UID:7490-1363111200-1363111200@illinoisanswers.org
SUMMARY:Free Freedom of Information Act Clinic: DePaul Law School
DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \nSign up for a one-on-one 15-minute session with an attorney at no charge! Meet with a FOIA expert for free legal advice on how to get your request answered. (Appointment necessary). \nCo-hosted with Kirkland & Ellis LLP and the Center for Public Interest Law at DePaul University. A scheduled appointment is necessary. Contact Stephanie Simon at ssimon@bettergov.org or 312-821-9042 for an appointment. Additional information is required before an appointment can be scheduled. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/free-freedom-of-information-act-clinic-depaul-law-school/
LOCATION:DePaul University College of Law\, 25 E. Jackson Blvd.\, Chicago\, 60604
CATEGORIES:FOIA Clinics
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SUMMARY:Free FOIA Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted with Kirkland & Ellis LLP and the Center for Open Government at Chicago-Kent. \nQuestions about the Freedom of Information Act? Are you looking for help with a denied request? Need help formulating your FOIA request and asking for the right documents? \nSign up for a one-on-one 15-minute session with an attorney at no charge! Meet with a FOIA expert for free legal advice on how to get your request answered. \nA scheduled appointment is necessary. Contact Stephanie Simon at ssimon@bettergov.org or 312.821.9042 for an appointment. Additional information is required before an appointment can be scheduled. \nThis FOIA Clinic will be held in downtown Chicago at: \nCenter for Open Government\nChicago-Kent College of Law\n565 W Adams St\, Ste 600\nChicago\, IL 60661
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/free-foia-clinic-2/
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CATEGORIES:FOIA Clinics
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UID:7473-1343151000-1343151000@illinoisanswers.org
SUMMARY:Freedom of Information Act Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Questions about the Freedom of Information Act? Are you looking for help with a denied request? Need help formulating your FOIA request and asking for the right documents? \nSign up for a one-on-one 15 minutes session with an attorney at no charge! Meet with a FOIA expert for free legal advice on how to get your request answered. \nA scheduled appointment is necessary. Contact Barb Macholz at bmacholz@bettergov.org or 312.821.9025 for an appointment. Additional information is required before an appointment can be scheduled. \nThis FOIA Clinic will be held in downtown Chicago at: \nCenter for Open Government\nChicago-Kent College of Law\n565 W Adams St\, Ste 600\nChicago\, IL 60661\n \n\n 
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/freedom-of-information-act-clinic/
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SUMMARY:FOIA Clinic: Downtown
DESCRIPTION:Free FOIA Clinic\nQuestions about the Freedom of Information Act? Has your request been denied or ignored?  \nSign up for a one-on-one session with an attorney at no charge.\nA scheduled appointment is necessary.\nPlease contact Barb Macholz: bmacholz@bettergov.org | 312-821-9025
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/foia-clinic-downtown/
LOCATION:Center for Open Government\, Chicago-Kent College of Law\, Law Offices\, 565 W Adams St\, Ste 600\, Chicago\, 60661
CATEGORIES:FOIA Clinics
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UID:7447-1317146400-1317146400@illinoisanswers.org
SUMMARY:Free FOIA Clinic (Downtown)
DESCRIPTION:Free FOIA Clinic\nSign up for a one-on-one sessions with an attorney at no charge.\nA scheduled appointment is necessary.\nPlease contact Barb Macholz: bmacholz@bettergov.org | 312-821-9025
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/free-foia-clinic-downtown/
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