Jackson Walker proudly announces Bob Latham’s appointment as Chair of the International Board of ARTICLE 19, effective December 2, 2022.
“My years of representing national and local media clients have taught me that freedom of expression is not something that we should ever take for granted,” Bob stated in ARTICLE 19’s announcement regarding his appointment. “For over 30 years, ARTICLE 19 has stood in defense of this right for everyone – from journalists and human rights defenders to ordinary people taking to the streets – to have their voices heard. This is why I am honored to be taking the position of Chair of the Board, and I look forward to working with my fellow Board members and ARTICLE 19 colleagues in the international and regional offices to strengthen and protect expression around the world.”
“For over 30 years, ARTICLE 19 has stood in defense of this right for everyone – from journalists and human rights defenders to ordinary people taking to the streets – to have their voices heard. This is why I am honored to be taking the position of Chair of the Board.”
An NGO headquartered in London with 10 offices located worldwide, ARTICLE 19 facilitates several campaigns on freedom of expression and information and also works to preserve freedom of expression through legal and policy work. These efforts include providing analyses of national laws, submitting expert opinions to courts, and shaping standards in new areas of international law.
As the governing body of ARTICLE 19, the International Board is responsible for the organization’s strategy, monitoring compliance, evaluating performance, guaranteeing accountability, and appointing the Executive Director. The board consists of a dozen members with diverse professional and cultural backgrounds. Those members come from the UK, Kenya, Russia, Lebanon, Malaysia, India, Mexico, Brazil, and the USA. Individually, trustees offer ongoing advice on their areas of experience, including finance, journalism, policy, charities, and human resources. To learn more about the organization’s governance structure, click here.
To read more about Bob’s significant appointment, view the ARTICLE 19 announcement “Bob Latham announced as new Chair of the Board.”
Meet Bob
Robert P. Latham has developed nationally recognized experience in the areas of media law and intellectual property litigation and leads the Media practice at Jackson Walker. As well as a trial lawyer, Bob is a published author, columnist, and a much sought-after speaker on matters related to the right of free speech, technology and IP litigation, litigation strategy, dispute resolution, and sports. In recognition of his practice, Bob has been listed among The Best Lawyers in America under Commercial Litigation, Litigation – First Amendment, and Litigation – Intellectual Property, among other categories.
Outside of his practice, Bob has served as an International Board member and trustee of ARTICLE 19 since 2018. He is also a Governing Committee member of the ABA Forum on Communications Law and the former president of the Media Law Resource Center Defense Counsel Section. In addition, Bob serves on the World Rugby Executive Committee, chairs the World Rugby Regulations Committee, and is a 2017 inductee into the Texas Rugby Union Hall of Fame.
