Access to State Courts

Introduction to State Courts
This class is taught by NEFAC President Gregory V. Sullivan. He serves as general counsel for Union Leader Corp. and teaches at Suffolk University Law School and the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications.

Court Documents and Hearings
This lesson is taught by attorney and NEFAC President Gregory V. Sullivan. By viewing this lesson, you’ll learn: (1) court rules on accessing judicial records and proceedings (2) special considerations for journalists, such as the right to record court hearings and (3) how to object to a denial of access for records or to a proceeding.

NEFAC Programs and Presentations

Dec. 6 | Freedom of Information Law | Hearst Connecticut Media Group

Jan. 4 | 30 Minute Skills | How to Use AI Tools in the Newsroom | Registration Open Soon

Feb. 13 | 30 Minute Skills | Campaign Reporting 101 | Registration Open Soon

March 12 | 30 Minute Skills | Campaign Reporting 102 | Registration Open Soon

April 16 | 30 Minute Skills | Climate Reporting | Registration Open Soon

May TBD | 30 Minute Skills | How to Develop a Beat | Registration Open Soon

June 11 | 30 Minute Skills | How to Protect Yourself Online | Registration Open Soon

NEFAC appreciates the support of all its donors and volunteers. In particular, we would like to thank the following Legacy Circle, Leadership Donors ($10,000+) and Major Supporters ($2,500-$9,999) for their contributions:

Legacy Circle

The Estate of Gloria Negri

Leadership Donors

Rhode Island Foundation

The Boston Globe

Paul and Ann Sagan

The Robertson Foundation

Major Supporters

Boston University

Hearst Conn. Media Group

Academy of New England Journalists

Genie Gannett for the First Amendment Museum

Linda Pizzuti Henry

Champa Charitable Foundation Fund

Connecticut Public

WBUR-Boston

NEFAC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tax ID: 20-4826233.