David S. Wayne

Sharilee Smentek

W. Matthew Bryant

Chicago Partners David Wayne (far left) and Sharilee Smentek  (second from left), Associate W. Matthew Bryant (second from right) and Paralegal John Fuller (far right) spoke to seventh and eighth grade students on May 27  through the Lawyers in the Classroom program. The seminar was presented at Chicago’s Benjamin Smyser School the examined the First Amendment. The interactive program discussed whether restrictions on freedom of speech are permitted and, if so, what restrictions are permitted.

Arnstein & Lehr has participated in the Lawyers in the Classroom initiative for five years. The program is coordinated by the Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago. Lawyers in the Classroom places attorney volunteers in classrooms to help students to better understand the U.S. Constitution, the legal system and law-related careers. Working together, teachers and attorneys provide multiple, authentic opportunities for students to learn about their rights and responsibilities under the law.