The Communications Law & Policy Society at Syracuse University College of Law will host its 5th Annual Communications Law & Policy Symposium on Saturday, Feb. 20,at the Genesee Grande Hotel from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. The event, “Law Chasing Technology: The Perpetual Pursuit,” will highlight current key telecommunication and media policy challenges. Several College of Law alumni will participate in panel topics that include:
• “How Net Neutrality Will Affect the Entertainment Industry”
• “Understanding Your Electronic Footprint: Identification Management in New Media”
• “Women & Communication: Breaking the Digital Ceiling”
• “Google Books: Balancing Access & Power”
• “Wag the Dog: Tech Reporting & Policy”
• “Coming of Age: Applying New Technologies to the Children’s Television Act”
• “Revolution Around the Corner: The National Broadband Plan”
The symposium will culminate with an optional career networking dinner event to connect law students with speakers and alumni.
For more information on attending the symposium, contact symposium director Erin Lawless at Erin.Lawless@gmail.com. Information is also available at http://clps.law.syr.edu/.
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