Privilege Considerations with PR Consultants

Can working with a public relations consultant result in a waiver of the protections of the attorney-client privilege?

Companies weathering a media storm may want to retain a public relations professional – and have that person work closely with legal counsel. But that collaboration requires thoughtful consideration to ensure that the risks of waiver of the attorney-client privilege are anticipated and addressed.

In our latest Critical Compliance video, partner and Privilege Committee co-chair, Debra Schreck, discusses those privilege risks and outlines practical tips to stay ahead of, and mitigate, potential pitfalls.

Watch the rest of the Critical Compliance series.

To read more on this topic, see Debra’s article with Rosalyn Richter.