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Crisis PR for Attorneys & Their Clients: Because the Court of Public Opinion is Always in Session

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94 minutes
Date Published

December 18, 2025

Publisher

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Subjects

Crisis Communications

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Summary

Today, with the ubiquity of the internet, the legal battlefield must include the Court of Public Opinion, a courtroom where the standards are unwritten and ever-changing.

General counsels of prominent corporations unanimously affirm that contemporary legal disputes unfold not only within the confines of the judicial system, but also on the vast canvas of public discourse. Your reputation, as well as the reputation of your firm and that of the organizations you represent is immeasurable, constituting an invaluable but often uninsured asset.

Triumphing in a trial may prove hollow if the luster of your brand becomes tarnished. The pivotal reality is this: the Court of Public Opinion wields unprecedented influence, dictating not just goodwill and market standing, but also legal leverage and settlement negotiations.

We invite you to harness the power of strategic communications in an era where news reverberates first across social media, subsequently echoed by traditional outlets.   

Why Attend?

Building a reputation spans a lifetime, yet its integrity can be shattered within seconds. In this seminar led by a seasoned veteran in crisis management and communications, you'll learn a holistic strategy for effective communications across a myriad of scenarios.

Whether confronting a crisis head-on or maneuvering through a contentious issue, you'll learn how to "manage the message" and gain access to actionable insights that transcend theory, equipping you with the tools to craft compelling narratives that resonate with stakeholders.

There is a reason why the CMBA hosts this CLE every year – and with the speed of the internet combined with the public’s propensity to engage in confirmation bias, you will gain a skill set that is indispensable to the practice of law today.

 

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Presenters

Bruce Hennes

Bruce Hennes is CEO of Hennes Communications, one of the few firms in North America focused exclusively on crisis management... Read More

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Program Titles and Supporting Materials

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Credit

If applicable, you may obtain credit in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously for this program (see pending/approved list below). If electing credit for this program, registrants in jurisdictions not listed below will receive a Certificate of Completion that may or may not meet credit requirements in other jurisdictions. Where applicable, credit will be only awarded to a paid registrant completing all the requirements of the program as determined by the selected accreditation authority.

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How to Attend

Join the self-paced program from your office, home, or hotel room using a computer and high speed internet connection. You may start and stop the program at your convenience, continue where you left off, and review supporting materials as often as you like. Please note: Internet Explorer is no longer a supported browser. We recommend using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Safari for best results.

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