As law professors, we frequently encounter opportunities to spotlight our research and engage in public discourse via op-eds, testimony, amicus briefs, media commentary, podcasts, and more. Should legal academics engage more actively with the public, or does this detract from scholarly and pedagogical commitments? Drawing on their personal experiences, discussants will debate whether public engagement is a civic duty of the academy. The discussion will also consider institutional incentives, public trust in legal expertise, and the responsibilities of scholars in shaping legal narratives beyond the classroom.
