Elizabeth Ritvo

Elizabeth (Liz) Ritvo has more than 30 years of broad experience in complex commercial litigation and has also counseled and represented newspapers, television stations, publishers and other media in libel, invasion of privacy, access, prior restraint, First Amendment and copyright matters before state and federal trial and appellate courts. Liz has also served as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association for business and construction disputes.

Liz has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America^© in the area of First Amendment Law, was recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” First Amendment Law in Boston (2017, 2020, and 2022) and was named one of 2013’s Top Women of Law by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.

NEFAC Programs and Presentations

Aug. 2 | Connecticut Open Meetings and Remote Access | Register

Sept. 10 | 30 Minute Skills
Audio Reporting

Oct. TBD | 30 Minute Skills
Copyright Law 101 | Registration Open Soon

Oct. 20-22 | Gloria L. Negri First Amendment Institute
Northeastern University | Applications Available Soon

Nov. TBD | 30 Minute Skills
Copyright Law 102 | Registration Open Soon

Dec. TBD | 30 Minute Skills
How to Pitch Your Photojournalism | Registration Open Soon

NEFAC appreciates the support of all its donors and volunteers. In particular, we would like to thank the following Legacy Circle, Leadership Donors ($10,000+) and Major Supporters ($2,500-$9,999) for their contributions:

Legacy Circle

The Estate of Gloria L. Negri

Leadership Donors

Rhode Island Foundation

The Boston Globe

Paul and Ann Sagan

The Robertson Foundation

Major Supporters

Boston University

Hearst Conn. Media Group

Academy of New England Journalists

Connecticut Public

WCVB-Boston

WBUR-Boston

NEFAC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tax ID: 20-4826233.