CLC 2016 – Learn crisis and reputation management from the #1 “fixer”

  • June 06, 2016

More cases than ever are being tried through the public lens of the media. As a lawyer, are you prepared to protect your clients both inside – and outside – the courtroom?

We’ve gathered the best of the best in the legal industry and we’re bringing them to Ottawa this August. Don’t miss these sessions if you want to know what to do when the news media comes calling...

DEALING WITH SCANDALS: A CONVERSATION WITH CRISIS MANAGEMENT EXPERT JUDY SMITH

Judy Smith is known for helping CEOs, politicians and celebrities navigate crisis.

She’s the lawyer who inspired the hit TV series Scandal (and the fictional character Olivia Pope), and knows – better than most – that public opinion can make or break a client’s reputation.

In her interactive session, Smith will talk about the lessons she has learned throughout her inspiring career in crisis management.

If you’ve ever wanted to know how the real-life Olivia Pope would handle a crisis, this is your chance to find out. Smith will be answering questions from the audience, so come prepared!

LITIGATING IN THE COURT OF PUBLIC OPINION WITH DON BAYNE

No one knows high-profile cases better than defence lawyer Don Bayne, who most recently successfully defended Senator Mike Duffy against 31 criminal charges.

Bayne will be speaking about his firsthand experiences dealing with the media in prominent cases, and what lawyers need to know when litigating in the court of public opinion.

Both Sunday sessions will be moderated by Jennifer Ditchburn, editor-in-chief of Policy Options.

SPEAKERS TO BUILD YOU UP

This year's line-up of featured speakers promises to be more engaging, more compelling and more inspiring than ever. Don’t miss our full speaker line-up, including:

  • Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When it Matters Most, with Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry, Global leadership expert, The Institute for Health and Human Potential
     
  • The Village Effect: How Face-to-Face Contact Can Make Us Healthier and Happier, with Susan Pinker, Award-winning author and psychologist
     
  • Improving Lawyer Performance in Turbulent Times: Breakthrough Ideas to Boost Your Engagement, Dr. Larry Richard, Lawyer-Psychologist, and founder of LawyerBrain LLC®
     
  • A Conversation with Shopify: Industry On The Edge (CCCA Lunch), with Harley Finkelstein, Chief Operating Officer, Shopify and Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Shopify

See you at the CBA Legal Conference this August 12-14!

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