FOIA Fest is designed for all journalists, students, community organizations and residents.

*Learn how to use FOIA to access public records

*Understand Michigan’s Open Meetings Act

*Become active in enhancing Michigan’s transparency of government

You will learn from the experts:

• Seasoned Journalists
• FOIA Attorneys
• Media Specialists 

List of speakers and panelists

• Vincent Duffy – Michigan Radio
• Jennifer Dukarski, Butzel Law Firm- Freedom of Information Act training
• Kathy Barks Hoffman, VP Martin Waymire – Public Affairs Consultant
• Sam Klemet, President & CEO Michigan Association of Broadcasters
• Gary Miles, Editor & Publisher - The Detroit News
• Chastity Pratt, SPJ-Detroit VP& FOIA chair – The Wall Street Journal
• Dr. Matthew Seeger, Dean Wayne State University
• Alicia Nails, Director of the Journalism Institute for Media Diversity