In this hands-on, tactical workshop using real case studies, we'll discuss investigative strategies to gather the information and sources needed to deliver a revelatory investigative piece -- in short, just about everything. How do you get started? How do you manage your progress to ensure your investigation is as targeted as possible? What tactics increase the likelihood of success?

We'll talk about how to obtain the best publicly available databases to supercharge your reporting. We'll spend time on FOIA tactics, such as "threading" and "piggybacking," and how to stay organized when the records start rolling in. And we'll discuss the importance of building a chronology and other organizational tactics, including the use of AI tools such as Google Notebook and Gemini, that allow you to see into your own files and what other folks have already discovered.

Pre-registration is required and seating is limited.