Advising the board in a high-profile situation

Many companies have found themselves in the spotlight over a range of issues in recent times. At an event in London, Joseph Gromacki of Jenner & Block will discuss the steps general counsel need to take when the heat is on.
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In recent times a raft of companies have faced highly public difficult issues. From VM to Sony and most recently phone company TalkTalk, how should the board deal with a high profile crisis? In a difficult situation, how do general counsel advise their boards to deal with a media storm? Next Tuesday 10 November, GC Futures is running a breakfast in London to discuss how to handle a high profile situation, what decisions should be taken and the key role of the general counsel in advising the board. 

Decision-making 

Board Challenges: Decision-making for Directors in high profile situations – is  chaired by Joseph Gromacki, Chair of Corporate, Jenner & Block. He has been involved in some of the US’s most high profile cases and has advised a number of the Fortune 500 companies. Joe will share his experiences on what to do when a crisis becomes a major media and political storm and how general counsel can help the board.  The event will take place from: 9am until 10.30am, Tuesday 10 November. Please email Maryheaney@globalcitymedia,com to reserve a place at this event. 

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