Dave Poston
October 11, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Turning Down the Rancor Around DEI: Re-embracing the Value of—and Values Behind—Workplace Diversity ProgramsIt's time to step back and re-evaluate exactly what diversity, equity and inclusion mean for the workplace and for America's business communities.
By Dave Poston and John Brown
6 minute read
September 03, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Presidential Campaign's Tumult Offered Lessons in Communications, Leadership and Succession PlanningWe can glean important lessons today on communications, perceptions of leadership and, especially, succession planning from this unprecedented summer.
By Dave Poston
5 minute read
July 29, 2024 | Daily Business Review
When the Fairway Turns Into the Rough: Crisis Management Lessons From the World of GolfMoving forward through crisis situations can be difficult but a recent incident involving PGA Tour professional Scottie Scheffler offers a master class in crisis management for organizations facing unexpected challenges.
By Dave Poston and Kaden Jacobs
4 minute read
July 01, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Communications Strategies for Legal Associations and NonprofitsWhether it's a state bar association facing public scrutiny over a controversial disciplinary decision or a nonprofit legal aid organization raising awareness about critical access to justice issues, each case requires a well-crafted communications strategy to avoid a public relations (PR) disaster and ensure a reputational win.
By Dave Poston and Kaden Jacobs
6 minute read
April 05, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Beyond the Ballot: How Attorneys Can Influence Election Year DiscourseTo effectively navigate this politically charged period, attorneys must take into account several key considerations, leveraging real-world examples to make their message resonate.
By Dave Poston and Kaden Jacobs
4 minute read
March 12, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Crisis Management and Communications Services: Your Client's Insurance Policy May Provide These Services to Assist the Both of YouIn recent years, the world's most reputable and fastest-growing insurers are increasingly reviewing crisis communications and public relations recommendations as part of their overall coverage as another means to reduce overall risk—and rely less on legal counsel. Even if they don't have riders, endorsements or specific crisis policies, insurers are still providing guidance and encourage the use of such services.
By Dave Poston
8 minute read
January 11, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Law Firm 'Issues and Crisis Decision Tree' for Use During an Election YearWe are constantly getting asked: "What should we be saying or doing on the issue at hand and when?" Law firms tend to not want to stick their neck out, because they want their clients' interests to come first. But clients welcome clarity around law firms' beliefs, especially to determine if they are aligned.
By Dave Poston
6 minute read
November 09, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Media and Litigation: Measuring Beyond the Threat of 'We'll Go to the Press!'This article addresses the impact of media on litigation and here we discuss measurement of those effects and impacts. It can be based upon science, such as the methodologies listed below, but also is a place to put forth anecdotal evidence and case studies.
By Dave Poston and Kaden Jacobs
7 minute read
September 01, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
The Impact of Media on Litigation: The Frustrating Framework Behind Measurement of Effect on Client Matters and OutcomesUnderstanding the impact of media coverage on your client's matter, as well as having the ability to respond on their behalf to its effects, is critical to being a successful lawyer today.
By Dave Poston
7 minute read
June 30, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Leadership and Communications Lessons for the Legal Industry From Pride Month 2023Individual freedoms are under attack like never before.
By Dave Poston
7 minute read
