The Intersection: Where the Court of Public Opinion and the Court of Law Collide
Winning in the court of law often depends on mastering the court of public opinion. So how do lawyers and crisis PR experts shape public opinion to influence high-stakes legal battles?
Wizard of Spin Mike Sitrick and senior partner at Sitrick and Company Sallie Hofmeister explore the powerful connection between media influence and legal outcomes.
From crisis management to PR strategies in litigation, Sitrick and Hofmeister sit down with America’s leading lawyers and PR minds to reveal how media narratives can make or break a case.
Matthew Schwartz, Chairman of Boies Schiller, joins the show to discuss his role in the Bernie Madoff investigation. Jeffrey Kessler, Co-Executive Chairman of Winston & Strawn, shares insights from his work with Tom Brady on Deflate-Gate, NFL lockouts, Ray Rice, and lawsuits that changed college athlete compensation. And Patricia Glaser, one of the nation’s most sought-after litigators, breaks down the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni legal dispute and other celebrity-driven cases.
Whether it’s controlling the conversation, managing reputations, or leveraging public sentiment, this podcast shares what you need to know about legal media strategies.
For anyone interested in the media’s role in legal cases, The Intersection: Where the Court of Public Opinion and the Court of Law Collide is the podcast for you.
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About Sitrick and Company
Sitrick and Company is a Los Angeles-based public relations firm founded by Michael Sitrick specializing in corporate, financial, and crisis communications. Known for its expertise in high-stakes situations, the firm has handled reputation management, litigation support, and media strategy for high-profile clients. It operates offices in New York City and Washington, DC, and is recognized as a leader in strategic communications and crisis management.
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- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 17
- Years Active
- 2025
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The Game of Credibility – Aryeh Kaplan on staying truthful, in and out of the courtroom
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Cancel Culture and Representing Hollywood Stars with Entertainment Lawyer Martin Singer
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Politics, Law, And Public Opinion: Matt Feldman on PR Strategy in Law
On this episode of The Intersection, Matt Feldman joins Mike Sitrick and Sallie Hoffmeister to explore the powerful intersection of law, politics, and public opinion. We’re getting into how PR can be…
The Media’s Impact on High-Profile Cases: George Carlin, and the Boy Scouts
Josh Schiller steps onto the Intersection with Mike Sitrick and Sallie Hoffmeister this week to talk all about the media’s impact on high-profile cases. From representing the estate of George Carlin …
Intellectual Property Disputes with Lance Etcheverry From Winnie the Pooh to Alleged Tech Spyware
Today’s episode features Lance Etcheverry, a partner in the San Jose office of Skadden, Arps, and superstar intellectual property law litigator. He’s here to talk about intellectual property disputes…
How to talk to reporters without getting burned with Criminal Lawyer Lazar Raynal
This week we welcome criminal lawyer Lazar Raynal, a partner at King & Spalding in Chicago. With an extensive criminal law background, Lazar is an expert in matters involving patent infringement, bre…
Why the TikTok Ban Failed – Jonathan Waldrop on Tech Lawyers and the Media
This week Michael Sitrick and Sallie Hofmeister sit down with Jonathan K. Waldrop, Chair of Kasowitz Benson Torres’ Intellectual Property group to talk tech law, PR strategy, and of course, the TikTo…
HP Spy Scandals and alleged Broadcom Fraud – James Brosnahan on Legal Strategies & Controversial Cases
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Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni : Patricia Glaser of Glaser Weil's Take on Litigation and PR
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NFL Lockouts, NCAA Compensation, and Ray Rice's Defense: Media Influence on Legal Outcomes with Jeffrey Kessler
This week on The Intersection, Jeffrey Kessler, one of the world’s leading sports attorneys and co-executive chairman of Winston & Strawn, joins Mike Sitrick and Sallie Hofmeister to discuss the powe…
PR Strategy in Litigation with Matthew Schwartz, Chairman of Boies Schiller
Long after a verdict is reached, the court of public opinion continues its trial. In today’s digital world, media coverage of legal cases—especially high-profile ones—can define a person’s reputation…
The Intersection: Where the court of public opinion and court of law collide
Winning in the court of law often depends on mastering the court of public opinion. So how do lawyers and crisis PR experts shape public opinion to influence high-stakes legal battles?
Wizard of Spin…