Interacting with the Media in High-Profile Cases

Winston & Strawn hosted a panel discussion titled “Interacting with the Media in High-Profile Cases” on April 29, 2014, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. (EST) at the firm’s New York office. Moderated by partner Gerald L. Shargel, this seminar addressed fostering positive relationships, securing positive press coverage, and staying within the rules. Mr. Shargel was joined by distinguished members of the media for a discussion focusing on the delicate interaction between attorneys and the media in high-profile cases.

Topics of discussion:

• reporter’s privilege
• ethical rules relating to extrajudicial statements
• prior restraints and gag orders in civil and criminal cases
• the fine line between zealous advocacy and potential criminal contempt
• protecting your client’s right to a fair trial when your adversary makes objectionable statements in the press

Panelists:

• Kieran Crowly, reporter for the New York Post (retired)
• Deb Huberman, producer on NBC’s “Today Show”
• Cynthia McFadden, NBC News
• William Rashbaum, reporter for The New York Times
• Ira Rosen, producer on CBS program “60 Minutes”
• Michael S. Ross, The Law Offices of Michael S. Ross
• Greg Smith, investigative reporter for the New York Daily News
• Murray Weiss, investigative reporter for DNAinfo.com

Contact Winston & Strawn for more information about this event.

Ethics CLE were be provided. Winston & Strawn LLP is an accredited CLE provider in California, Illinois, New York, and Texas.

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