Access to legal materials in the United States is difficult and
expensive. This session explores a number of initiatives underway to
broaden access to the law of the land, making it easier for public
interest groups, new commercial startups, law schools, and researchers
to access the raw materials of our democracy. Hosted by Congresswoman
Zoe Lofgren and Congressman Dan Lungren, this session features a
number of people active in the field of broadening access to the law,
both from within government and from outside.

Location:       Committee on House Administration Hearing Room, Room 1310,
Longworth House Office Building
Date and Time: May 25, 2010, 10AM-11AM

Speakers:

Honorable Zoe Lofgren, Vice Chairwoman, Committee on House
Administration

Honorable Dan Lungren, Ranking Member, Committee on House
Administration

Efforts Within Government To Increase Access to Legal Materials
Roberta L. Shaffer, Law Librarian of Congress, Library of Congress

The Importance of Access to Legal Materials
Eugene B. Meyer, President, the Federalist Society

Legal Materials and Our System of Law
Mary Alice Baish, Director of Governmental Relations, American
Association of Law Libraries

The Law.Gov Dialogue in our Law Schools
Carl Malamud, President, Public.Resource.Org