As we close out a challenging year for independent journalism, the Vance Center’s Public Interest Reporting Program is pleased to announce receipt of two additional grants from current supporters and funding from two new donors. This will expand the capacity and components of our legal services for journalism clients across the United States, from local outlets to independent national newsrooms, through our Lawyers for Reporters (LFR) program, as well as our work with international journalism clients. The Skyline Foundation has provided further funding for our team of lawyers to respond to an ever-broader range of client requests, including for advice... read more
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Funding Helps Lawyers for Reporters Expand Services for Clients Nationwide
Posted on December 22, 2025
Vance Center’s Lawyers for Reporters Launches Compliance Assurance Program for News Outlets
Posted on January 22, 2026New York, January 22, 2026 – The Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice through its Lawyers for Reporters initiative and in partnership with The Intercept’s Press Freedom Defense Fund is rolling out a new Compliance Assurance Program to help strengthen and protect local journalism across the United States. The Compliance Assurance Program (CAP) will assess participating news outlets’ operations, identify concerns related to legal and regulatory compliance, and work with outlets to mitigate risks. The unique program will involve Lawyers for Reporters’ team of in-house lawyers, who will review the outlets’ operations and governance and offer guidance on efficient... read more