Presenters: 

The Honourable Justice Moore 

Julie-Anne Kincade KC, Edward Gay, Reporter, Stuff 

Hannah Norton, PR Consultant and Lawyer 

Elizabeth Binning, Open Justice Editor, NZME 

Chair: Marie Dyhrberg KC 

Synopsis: 

The media plays a significant role in shaping legal cases. Lawyers should adopt strategic approaches when interacting with journalists. Courts often have to navigate and reconcile conflicting viewpoints. Get a comprehensive exploration from media, counsel, and bench perspectives from: the Honourable Justice Moore; Julie-Anne Kincade KC; Elizabeth Binning, NZME Open Justice editor; Edward Gay, reporter at Stuff; Hannah Norton, PR consultant; and Marie Dyhrberg KC as chair. 

These Materials will help you: 

• Gain a better understanding of the role of media in legal cases. 
• Learn the best formats for dealing with media. 
• Discover when and why press releases are used. 
• Learn about the part social media plays, including the role of moderators – and why front-footing can be advantageous for lawyers and their clients. 
• Receive guidance on clients dealing with media. Become better apprised about name suppression, including how courts balance fair trial rights and public discourse. 
• Gain insights into takedown notices, including their relevance to fair trials. 
• Find out how to get errors corrected – so your client doesn’t suffer long-term damage. 

Intended Audience: 

Any legal professional who deals with the media, especially those practicing in criminal law. Journalists might also benefit from attending.