Please join us on

Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008

for

Top Five Media Relations Myths and Realities:
How to Overcome the Barriers to Building a Successful Media Program

A proactive, strategically developed media relations plan is essential to the success of any law firm. However, some attorneys subscribe to certain myths about reporters and media relations that can sideline even the most well thought out PR program. What are these myths, and how can you overcome the hidden barriers to a successful media program?

Hear the tricks of the trade from a panel of legal and communications experts, and learn real-life examples on how different firms and organizations successfully navigated these misperceptions and created strong, effective media programs.

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Attendees will learn:

  • The most common misconceptions about media relations, and how to use them to your advantage
  • How to organize an effective media training program for your firm and its attorneys
  • How to manage communications for your client or firm
  • "Do's and don'ts" case studies from VISA U.S.A. and other prominent companies

 

Panelists include:

Jocelyn Brumbaugh, Senior PR Manager, Foley & Lardner LLP

Olivia Clarke, Reporter, Chicago Lawyer magazine

Moderator:

Lori Teranishi, Chief Operating Officer, Van Prooyen Greenfield LLP

 

Event Details

WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008

WHERE:  Union League Club of Chicago
Crystal Room
 65 W. Jackson Blvd.
 Chicago, Ill.

TIME:    Registration and Networking: 11:30 a.m. – Noon
            Lunch: Noon – 12:15 p.m.
 Program: 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

COST:  $35.00 – LMA Members
 $55.00 – Guests & Non-Members

 

 

To Register, visit: http://cecollect.com/ve/ZZ85iq97X00B99W946891.

QUESTIONS? Please contact Megan Wilroy, Program Chair, at mwilroy@foley.com or Sydney Iglitzen at siglitzen@usebrinks.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the program.

IMPORTANT NOTE: LMA Chicago policy states that all no-shows will be billed unless you cancel by NOON on Monday, Aug. 18, 2008.