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Susan Seager is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law and head of the Press Freedom and Transparency practice at the Intellectual Property, Arts and Technology (IPAT) Clinic. She is a veteran media law litigator, former journalist, and author of notable works on press freedom. Her career includes roles at Davis Wright Tremaine in Los Angeles, Fox Entertainment Group, and positions with media outlets like the LA Weekly and United Press International.
Education: J.D., Yale Law School (1999).
Research Interests: Media law, First Amendment rights, press freedom advocacy, and legal strategies to protect journalists. Her work emphasizes unsealing court records, defending journalists from litigation, and analyzing libel laws.
Teaching & Clinics: Teaches media law and First Amendment law at UCI and the University of Southern California. Leads the Press Freedom Project within the IPAT Clinic, focusing on transparency and legal defense for journalists.
Awards:
- 2004 Freedom of Information Award
Labs/Teams: Directs the IPAT Clinic's Press Freedom Project, collaborating with legal and journalistic organizations to advance media rights.
