But as you'll see in Truth in Our Times, for the top newsroom lawyer at the paper of record, it was just another day at the office. In October 2016, when Donald Trump's lawyer demanded that The New York Times retract an article focused on two women that accused Trump of touching them inappropriately, David McCraw's scathing letter of refusal went viral and he became a hero of press freedom everywhere. McCraw recounts his experiences as the top newsroom lawyer for the New York Times during the most turbulent era for journalism in generations. This program includes an introduction read by the author.ĭavid E. It is, in a way, a love letter to the First Amendment." - The New York Times Book Review He is an adjunct professor at the NYU School of Law and a visiting lecturer at Harvard Law School." is spirited and hopeful and even, at times, lighthearted. He conducts workshops and performs pro bono work for freedom of press and information around the world. Previously, he was Deputy General Counsel of the New York Daily News.
He provides legal counsel to the newsroom regarding libel, freedom of information, court access, litigation, and news-gathering. McCraw is Deputy General Counsel at The New York Times, where he has worked since 2002.
will have copies of David’s book available for sale at the event.)Ībout the Author: David E. Doors will open at 3pm.ģ:30 – 4:15pm – Presentation from David McCrawĤ:15 – 5:00pm – Q&A and Book Signing ( Hartfield Book Co. This event is free and open to the public, but your RSVP is appreciated. McCraw’s new release, Truth in Our Times: Inside the Fight for Press Freedom in the Age of Alternative Facts, recounts the hard legal decisions behind the most impactful stories of the last decade. Join Monticello native David McCraw, top newsroom lawyer for The New York Times, for a presentation and discussion in the Allerton Mansion.
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