I’m always one to advocate for talking with the media so long as it is in your client’s best interest and within ethical guidelines. Of course, it is not always possible and not always advisable. [...]

I was reminded this week of the importance of messaging and getting your story out there if you want to change the narrative. I recently caught up with a friend who spent years as a criminal [...]

Sometimes upset clients will call me because they know a story is going to air or an article will be published about them or their company. And I get the fairly straightforward legal question: [...]

With Valentine’s Day upon us, it seems appropriate to talk about the touchy-feely, lovey-dovey part of crisis management. From my experience, with any crisis comes a lot of emotion—panic, anger, [...]

In 2018, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) wrote in a crisis communications pamphlet that an important principle is to “be first, be right, be credible.” I know, no matter where you fall on [...]

I recently finished two nearly back-to-back jury trials, each lasting two weeks. I know trusting your fate to a jury is difficult for any client. But professionally, it is always a very rewarding [...]

It’s official. I have now practiced law longer than I have worked as a journalist. It’s an odd personal milestone, and I still feel a bit stuck in that identity crisis of trying to figure out [...]

For the last two weeks, every night at 7 pm, my boys and I have enjoyed watching the Olympics.  They check the medal count each morning and cheer for their favorites (Yes, Katie Ledecky, you have [...]

I came across this picture recently and couldn’t help but laugh at how many times I’ve had clients who have wanted to bury their heads in the sand and in some cases, I’ve wanted too as well.  As [...]

For those of you operating on a school schedule because of your children, summer break is finally here!  While companies deserve a break too, this may be the perfect opportunity to take advantage [...]