The Environmental Law Society hosted a panel entitled "How to Beat the Government Without Really Trying" on Tuesday March 6, 2007 in the West Wing from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The panel discussed the New York State's Open Government Laws such as the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and ways to obtain public information from federal, state and local entities.

Panelists included :

Robert Freeman, Executive Director of the State Committee on Open Government and the leading authority on FOIL and other open government laws in New York State.

Dr. Fred Isseks, an award-winning English and Journalism teacher well-known for his community and environmental activism.

Louis A. Alexander, Assistant Commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Office of Hearings and Mediation Services, who works extensivley with FOIL requests and appeals.

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