Scientists attending AGU24 can meet with CSLDF attorneys for free, 30-minute, one-on-one legal consultations. Join us to discuss issues such as First Amendment matters, employment concerns, strategies for safe-guarding online communications from adverse interests, or any other legal questions or concerns.
EVENTS
Find out how we’re protecting the scientific endeavor and putting our legal expertise to work for scientists.
Upcoming Events
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Ongoing Event | AGU AGU Fall Meeting 2024: Free Legal Advice for Scientists
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Upcoming Event | AGU AGU Fall Meeting 2024: Protecting Science Post-Election (Open Discussion)December 12, 2024 at 5:00PM
Washington, DC
Hall B-C (Poster Hall) - Pod 3 (Convention Center: PODS)Join us to share stories and discuss strategies to safeguard and protect the scientific endeavor in an increasingly anti-science political climate.
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Upcoming Event | AGU AGU Fall Meeting 2024: Promoting Science by Serving as an Expert WitnessDecember 13, 2024 at 1:40PM - 5:30PM
Washington, DC
Hall B-C (Poster Hall) (Convention Center)CSLDF attorneys will provide tips on how to minimize risk both professionally and personally when conducting research in a developing area of law, as well as the benefits and risks of serving as an expert witness.
Past Events
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Past Event | AGU AGU Fall Meeting 2024: Navigating New Frontiers of Scientific AdvocacyDecember 11, 2024 at 8:45AM
Washington, DC
Independence D (Marriott Marquis)In increasing numbers, scientists are employing their right to engage in activism and advocacy in critical areas including climate change and scientific policy. We will discuss the new frontiers awaiting scientists who choose to participate in public advocacy.
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Past Event | AGU AGU Fall Meeting 2024: Scientific Neutrality and Career Risks of Activism (Open Discussion)December 9, 2024 at 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Washington, DC
Hall B-C (Poster Hall)- Pod 3 (Convention Center)Join representatives from Scientist Rebellion, the Union of Concerned Scientists, and CSLDF for an open discussion about scientific neutrality and the career risks of activism. Discussion can go anywhere, from philosophical to practical, depending on interest.
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Past Event | Webinar Webinar: Scientific advocacy with Congress and administrative agenciesNovember 19, 2024 at 2pm EST
VirtualLearn how scientists can participate in the federal Notice and Comment rulemaking process and can communicate with Congress without violating anti-lobbying laws, including implications of the recent Loper Bright decision, redefining how Congress delegates authority to administrative agencies, and suggestions for potential reform measures that would improve how the government treats science.
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