The Court of Public Opinion: How Attorneys Should Manage a Media Crisis

CLE Program hosted by the Arizona State Bar Association

 

PHOENIX (May 4, 2026) –The Court of Public Opinion never closes. Complex brand and reputation destroying issues are unfortunately commonplace. They can surface at any time, for any reason, and without warning. How does a company and its leadership best respond to these issues?

This Seminar, hosted by the State Bar of Arizona, will provide attendees with information on:

  • Selecting the Response Team of Lawyers, Accountants, and Crisis Communication Professionals
  • The Importance of Quickly Gathering the Facts
  • Coordination between In-House and Outside Counsel
  • Effective Communications with the Media, Regulators, Prosecutors, Employees, Shareholders, and other Stakeholders

Paul J. Roshka, Partner with Jennings Haug Keleher McLeod Waterfall LLP and frequent advisor of corporate entities and boards of directors facing government investigations, claims and issues that can lead to a media crisis is joined by Stephanie Cherny, Director, Deputy General Counsel with Intuit;  Lee Stein, an attorney with Mitchell Stein Carey Chapman PC who brings more than 25 years of experience representing clients in white collar prosecutions and government investigations as Assistant U.S. Attorney and Special Assistant Attorney General in the Arizona Attorney General’s Office; and David Leibowitz, crisis communications expert with Leibowitz Solo.

DATE/TIME: Monday, May 11 TIME: 12:00p – 1:15p

REGISTRATION:

Attendance is available in-person and virtually. To attend in-person, register here: The Court of Public Opinion: How Attorneys Should Manage a Media Crisis. To join the seminar virtually, register here: The Court of Public Opinion: How Attorneys Should Manage a Media Crisis.

CLE: 1.25 MCLE

NOTE: Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees