Winning in the court of law often depends on mastering the court of public opinion. So how do lawyers and crisis PR experts shape public opinion to influence high-stakes legal battles?
Wizard of Spin Mike Sitrick and senior partner at Sitrick and Company Sallie Hofmeister explore the powerful connection between media influence and legal outcomes.
From crisis management to PR strategies in litigation, Sitrick and Hofmeister sit down with America’s leading lawyers and PR minds to reveal how media narratives can make or break a case.
Matthew Schwartz, Chairman of Boies Schiller, joins the show to discuss his role in the Bernie Madoff investigation. Jeffrey Kessler, Co-Executive Chairman of Winston & Strawn, shares insights from his work with Tom Brady on Deflate-Gate, NFL lockouts, Ray Rice, and lawsuits that changed college athlete compensation. And Patricia Glaser, one of the nation’s most sought-after litigators, breaks down the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni legal dispute and other celebrity-driven cases.
Whether it’s controlling the conversation, managing reputations, or leveraging public sentiment, this podcast shares what you need to know about legal media strategies.
For anyone interested in the media’s role in legal cases, The Intersection: Where the Court of Public Opinion and the Court of Law Collide is the podcast for you.
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About Sitrick and Company
Sitrick and Company is a Los Angeles-based public relations firm founded by Michael Sitrick specializing in corporate, financial, and crisis communications. Known for its expertise in high-stakes situations, the firm has handled reputation management, litigation support, and media strategy for high-profile clients. It operates offices in New York City and Washington, DC, and is recognized as a leader in strategic communications and crisis management.
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Winning in the court of law often depends on mastering the court of public opinion. So how do lawyers and crisis PR experts shape public opinion to influence high-stakes legal battles?
Wizard of Spin Mike Sitrick and senior partner at Sitrick and Company Sallie Hofmeister explore the powerful connection between media influence and legal outcomes.
From crisis management to PR strategies in litigation, Sitrick and Hofmeister sit down with America’s leading lawyers and PR minds to reveal how media narratives can make or break a case.
Matthew Schwartz, Chairman of Boies Schiller, joins the show to discuss his role in the Bernie Madoff investigation. Jeffrey Kessler, Co-Executive Chairman of Winston & Strawn, shares insights from his work with Tom Brady on Deflate-Gate, NFL lockouts, Ray Rice, and lawsuits that changed college athlete compensation. And Patricia Glaser, one of the nation’s most sought-after litigators, breaks down the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni legal dispute and other celebrity-driven cases.
Whether it’s controlling the conversation, managing reputations, or leveraging public sentiment, this podcast shares what you need to know about legal media strategies.
For anyone interested in the media’s role in legal cases, The Intersection: Where the Court of Public Opinion and the Court of Law Collide is the podcast for you.
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About Sitrick and Company
Sitrick and Company is a Los Angeles-based public relations firm founded by Michael Sitrick specializing in corporate, financial, and crisis communications. Known for its expertise in high-stakes situations, the firm has handled reputation management, litigation support, and media strategy for high-profile clients. It operates offices in New York City and Washington, DC, and is recognized as a leader in strategic communications and crisis management.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of The Intersection, Patricia Glaser joins Mike Sitrick to break down the explosive Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni case—one of the biggest legal battles in Hollywood where PR strategy, public opinion, and legal media strategies are at play.
As the case dominates headlines and social media, lawyers, PR strategists and even fans are weighing in on how media influence on legal outcomes is shaping its trajectory.
Glaser offers expert insight into what went wrong, analyzing the PR and legal mistakes made by both parties. She zeros in on how things could have been handled differently to mitigate reputational damage.
Blake Lively sued Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment and a smear campaign during the production of It Ends With Us, citing a hostile work environment. Baldoni responded with a $400 million defamation and extortion countersuit against Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist. The feud escalated with leaked texts, PR battles, and a denied gag order request, further fueling the court of public opinion. As the case continues, it leaves both reputations in turmoil.
“I don't think there's necessarily a relationship between really good, effective media, and effective litigation, 'cause I think a lot of lawyers, unfortunately more than ever, are using the media to extort big settlements. Allegations have become evidence. And when you believe the allegations, then you have to have a Mike or somebody akin to a Mike to counter that because it's horrible stuff.”
Patricia Glaser is one of the most sought-after litigation lawyers in the country – and for good reason. As partner and head of the litigation department at the law firm Glaser Weil in Los Angeles, she’s seen more than her fair share of controversy. Her list of clients includes Fortune 500 companies, major studios, real estate investors and developers, financial institutions, and high-profile entertainers and public figures.
This episode explores: the Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni case, PR strategy, media influence on legal cases, litigation, crisis management in PR and crisis management in law.
About Sitrick and Company
Sitrick and Company is a Los Angeles-based public relations firm founded by Michael Sitrick specializing in corporate, financial, and crisis communications. Known for its expertise in high-stakes situations, the firm has handled reputation management, litigation support, and media strategy for high-profile clients. It operates offices in New York City and Washington, DC, and is recognized as a leader in strategic communications and crisis management.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.