Lyndsey Wajert

About Lyndsey Wajert

Interested in the First Amendment, media law, intellectual property, and privacy issues. Associate with Dentons in Chicago. After graduating from Boston University School of Law in 2019, I worked as a legal fellow with the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University. Previous experience also includes the New England First Amendment Coalition (\"NEFAC\"), The Foundation for Individual Rights in Expression (formerly \"Education\")(\"FIRE\"), and the Public Participation Project. Prior to law school, I worked as a program director with The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) in Washington, DC. I\'m also a graduate of The George Washington University\'s School of Media and Public Affairs, with a degree in journalism and mass communication, and a former editor for The GW Hatchet.Outside of my work in the litigation and First Amendment areas, I enjoy running, reading, and rooting for Philadelphia\'s sports teams.

Experience

1. Managing Associate

   Dentons

   Mar 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

Education

• Boston University School of Law

  Doctor of Law - JD, Law

  2016 — 2019

• The George Washington University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA) magna cum laude, Journalism

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Editing
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Writing
• Final Cut Pro
• Video Production
• Video Editing
• Event Management
• Html
• Databases
• Program Management
• Program Monitoring
• Blogging
• Magazines
• Social Media
• Editorial
• Storytelling
• International Relations
• Publications
• Journalism
• Newsletters
• Legal Research
• Legal Writing
• Business Development
• Negotiation
• Contract Drafting
• Contract Negotiation
• First Amendment