The panelists talked about the topic of national security secrets in a democracy, including leaks, whistleblowers, and the media. Other topics included classified documents, counterterrorism operations, the constitutional guarantee of freedom of the press, and protection of whistleblowers. After their presentations they responded to audience members' questions. Ms. Spaulding moderated the discussion. 

The 16th Annual Review of the Field of National Security Law Conference was co-sponsored by the Duke School of Law Center on Law, Ethics, and National Security, and the University of Virginia School of Law Center for National Security Law.