Paul Watler Speaks at First Amendment Panel

February 16, 2017 | Speaking Engagements



Paul WatlerOn Thursday, February 16, Jackson Walker partner Paul Watler joined a panel of academics and journalists to discuss the future of the First Amendment under the Trump administration. The discussion, titled “First Amendment: Under Siege?” was held at the University of North Texas in Denton. The discussion explored ways to combat threats to First Amendment freedoms, including freedom of speech and freedom of the press.

Paul is a Dallas-based commercial and media litigation attorney who is recognized for his extensive First Amendment and media law experience. He has successfully represented numerous newspapers, television stations, media companies, websites, and journalists in libel, anti-SLAPP (Texas Citizens Participation Act), public information, invasion of privacy, copyright, news gathering, and commercial lawsuits. Paul is board certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been named a Texas Super Lawyer in Business Litigation each year since 2003.


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