The Ins and Outs of Accessing Court Documents l One-Day Law School 2024

One Day Law School for Journalists Panelists

In this session, our panel discusses how journalists can access files under seal and how they are filed, including the automated process of sealing criminal record history, as well as processes for disclosure and transparency. This was our second of four presentations.

Click here to watch a recording of the workshop. 

Panelists: 

  • Heather Murray, Esq.: Local Journalism Project Managing Attorney at Cornell Law 
  • Janon Fisher: Court reporter at Newsday 
  • Sharon Dietrich, Esq.: Litigation Director at Community Legal Services