Date Chartered: 1/1/1973
Purpose
The Section on Communication, Media & Information Law promotes the communication of ideas, interests, and activities among members and makes recommendations on matters of interest in the teaching and improvement of the law relating to mass communications.
Bylaws of the Section on Communication, Media, and Information Law
2024
Main Program
Clinical Legal Education, Co-Sponsored by Communications, Media and Information Law, Pro-Bono & Access to Justice, Technology, Law and Legal Education; and Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues, and Women in Legal Education
2023
Main Program
Award Ceremony
Technology, Law and Legal Education (Co- Sponsored by Communication, Media & Information Law and Transactional Law and Skills)
2022
Main Program
Defamation and Privacy (Co-sponsored by Communication, Media & Information Law)
2021
2020
Main Program
Defamation and Privacy (Co-sponsored by Communication, Media & Information Law)
2019
Main Program
Defamation and Privacy (Co-sponsored by Communication, Media & Information Law)
Career Achievement Award
The purpose of the AALS Section on Communication, Media and Information Law Career Achievement Award is to honor an individual who has had a distinguished career of teaching, service, and scholarship for at least 20 years. The recipient should be someone who has had a significant impact on the field through mentoring, writing, speaking, and providing opportunities to others.
Recipients
| Year | Award Name | Recipient | Law School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Career Achievement Award | David Anderson | The University of Texas School of Law |