In this workshop, attorneys from the Climate Science Legal Defense Fund will cover the practical legal issues that active scientists should be aware of. We’ll focus on why and how scientists should separate their personal advocacy and activism from their professional role. We’ll also discuss what falls under the definition of “lobbying” and how federally-funded and federally-funded scientists can be politically active without violating anti-lobbying laws.

Our goal is to arm researchers from all disciplines with the tools and knowledge they need to safely and effectively organize and speak up for science, and help them understand what to do if they end up in political crosshairs.

The first half of the workshop will feature a presentation. The second half is devoted to Q&A with dialogue and audience participation encouraged throughout.