ONLINE
Thursday, July 30, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Social media has transformed how government employees and elected officials communicate — and how quickly a single post can spark a public firestorm. This session examines the legal framework governing public employee and elected official speech online, including First Amendment protections and their limits, anti-discrimination laws, Minnesota's government data practices requirements, and applicable civil service rules. Using real-world case studies, attendees will learn how courts have analyzed responses to controversial posts and what factors tip the balance.
– Farah Famouri; Greene Espel PLLP
– Jana O’Leary Sullivan; Kennedy & Graven, Chartered
Attendees of the 2026 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute (in-person or replay) may attend this webcast for FREE.
Instructions on how to register for free will be distributed to attendees at the Institute.
$65
Other discounts that may apply:
Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.
Minnesota CLE has applied to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 1.0 standard CLE credit. The maximum number of total credits you may claim for attending this program is 1.0 credit.
Minnesota CLE also has applied to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 1.0 labor and employment law specialist credit.
Minnesota CLE has applied to the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) for 1.0 recertification credit.
Minnesota CLE has applied to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) for 1.0 recertification credit.
