Member Spotlight: Patrick File

Patrick File, associate professor at the Reynolds School of Journalism, University of Nevada, Reno

Where you work: Reynolds School of Journalism, University of Nevada, Reno

Where you got your Ph.D.: University of Minnesota

Current favorite class: This is like asking to pick a favorite child! I’m certainly feeling the gravity of teaching our required First Amendment class these days. I also teach a fun class on using FOIA and public records laws in reporting.

Current research project: A book project on the early legal problems encountered in the incorporation of photography into journalism, circa 1880-1920.

Fun fact about yourself: I’m a twin! My twin sister is a high school music teacher.