Mina Makarious | Anderson & Kreiger, LLP

Mina Makarious is a partner at Anderson & Kreiger, LLP in Boston, Massachusetts. He serves as Town Counsel to multiple Massachusetts towns, and advises many others on governance, procurement, land use, environmental and other matters. Mina also has significant experience in environmental and airport law, and has played an instrumental role in drafting regulations for multiple Massachusetts state agencies, including on advertising and other First Amendment related issues. Mina is a graduate of Harvard Law School.

Austin Anderson | Anderson & Kreiger, LLP

Austin Anderson is a senior associate with Anderson & Kreiger, LLP in Boston, Massachusetts. His practice focuses on complex civil litigation for public-sector and institutional clients; white collar defense and internal investigations; and municipal law. He has also worked on pro bono matters for clients including the ACLU, NAACP, and Greater Boston Legal Services. Austin is a 2016 graduate of Harvard Law School, and clerked for the Honorable Jon D. Levy of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine.

I. Parameters of public employees’ free speech rights under the First Amendment | 2:00pm – 2:15pm

II. Municipalities’ legitimate interest in regulating employee speech | 2:15pm – 2:30pm

III. Best practices for drafting a legal and effective social media policy | 2:30pm – 2:45pm

IV. Things to consider when enforcing a social media policy | 2:45pm – 3:00pm