Litigation PR - Influencing the Court of Public Opinion via Public Relations

Public Relations’ Role in Litigation and Winning in the Court of Public Opinion

2.0 MCLE Credits in Areas of Professional Practice

Attorneys, particularly those involved in acute corporate matters like litigation, restructurings, and bankruptcies, need to understand the valuable role that public relations can play in communicating important messages to their clients’ key constituencies
- creditors, vendors, shareholders, employees and the public in general.  Deploying a comprehensive public relations program is key.

Timothy Wallace from Makovsky + Company, the 2009 Public Relations Agency of the Year, and Ted R. Voss, Esq. explains the valuable role that public relations can play in litigation matters.

• Learn about the management of the communication process during litigation

• Understand the role of public relations and managing the media impact on the reputations of those involved in a dispute

• Safeguard corporate disclosure and understand SEC regulations

• Protect your client's reputation before, during and after trial

• Understand and avoid contempt issues

The media's increased attention to lawsuits has made litigation PR necessary. Don't be left behind.  Register today and learn more about deploying a comprehensive public relations program.

This program was recorded on January 20, 2010