WATCH: Covering the Courts: A Primer for Journalists

The Press Club of Long Island presented “Covering the Courts: A Primer for Journalists” on March 4 to delve into the legal system, breaking down aspects of the law for journalists, aspiring journalists and anyone interested in the inner workings of the courts.

The panel included two prominent attorneys and a local reporter who spends a lot of time in courtrooms: Kevin Keating, a defense attorney with three decades of experience; Anthony La Pinta, a criminal defense, civil rights and personal injury attorney for 30 years; and Eileen Lehpamer, News 12 Long Island crime reporter. Cecilia Dowd, a Newsday reporter and PCLI board member, served as moderator.