Event type: Conference

2026 will be a significant election year for the U.S. Congress. Discuss what’s at stake in the 2026 election, ways scientists can get involved in election efforts, and how to convert plans into actions.

Scientists attending AGU25 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 safeguarding online communications from adverse interests, or any other legal questions or concerns.

Join CSLDF for insight into how to combat and counter political attacks, including a thorough primer on the First Amendment and best practices on participating safely in advocacy and activism.

Scientists attending GSA Connects 2025 can meet with CSLDF attorneys for free, confidential, 30-minute one-on-one legal consultations.

Scientists attending ESA2025 can meet with CSLDF attorneys for free, confidential, 30-minute one-on-one legal consultations.

Scientists attending AMS25 can meet with CSLDF attorneys for free, 30-minute, one-on-one legal consultations.

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.

Join us to share stories and discuss strategies to safeguard and protect the scientific endeavor in an increasingly anti-science political climate.

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.

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.