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MEDIA TRAINING for LAWYERS:

Learn to Survive and Thrive in the Limelight

It is arguably one of a trial lawyer’s greatest fears: to lose a case in the media before jury deliberations even begin. Thus lawyer after lawyer utters a terse “No comment!” to the gaggle of reporters on the courthouse steps—and promptly shoots him- or herself in the foot.

 

Why does saying “No comment!” backfire?  Because refusing to talk to the media never kills the story. It just gives your more media-savvy opponent a chance to program the jury pool during the six o’clock news!

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An image of reporters confronting a lawyer on the courthouse steps.

In truth, facing the cameras during a high-profile trial is not ill-advised. It is merely inevitable. Whether you like it or not, you are an eyewitness to a major news event and the press will seek you out. That becomes problematic only if you don't know what to expect, how best to respond, or how to use the media to your client's strategic advantage. Even in the age of the 24-hour news cycle---driven by smart phones, Twitter, Instagram, and all the rest---there's a way to stay in control.

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At The Strategic Image, we'll train you to face the limelight, preserve your ethics, and stay on top of your case. 

An image of a trial attorney giving an impromptu press conference after court.

We're former media insiders (60 Minutes, 20/20, Frontline) who know how reporters think and operate. We'll show you just how to work with them to best advantage. 

 

With our guidance, you'll won't get blindsided, won't get taken out of context, and will be prepared to handle all comers---from local news reporters and Twitter-savvy activists to the venerable reporters of CBS News, NPR, or The Washington Post.

 

Whether we coach you in advance of trial---or guide you through the quagmire of microphones on the courthouse steps---you'll learn how to…

 

  • Field the toughest questions

  • Handle the toughest interviewers

  • Steer the conversation 

  • Stay ahead of the story

  • Stay in control of your case 

  • Serve your client's best interests and

  • Avoid being sanctioned by the court

Operating in the limelight can be stressful, but only if you're unprepared.  Carpe diem:

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