Litigation doesn’t stay in the courtroom anymore.
In Law Week Colorado, Monica Smith explores what happens when a case enters the media
cycle and how attorneys can prepare for the “court of public opinion” without compromising legal
strategy.
Today, even routine disputes can be summarized in a headline within hours, shaping perception
before the legal process has fully begun. That reality creates a second layer of risk that counsel
cannot afford to ignore.
The goal is not to win the news cycle. It’s to ensure that nothing in it undermines the case you’re
trying to win.
If you’re advising clients through high-stakes matters, this is a dynamic best addressed through
proactive planning rather than reaction.
Read our article in Law Week Colorado.
