Crisis Management
Crisis & Risk Management Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
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Provided by Kirkland & Ellis
In an era of real-time reporting, social media, Twitter, and a 24-hour news cycle, the need for rapid, coordinated response during a crisis is critical as legal risks are closely intertwined with reputational risks. It is no longer an option to stay quiet and crafting an appropriate message is more important than ever. Words matter. Tone matters. Risks abound. And public facing communications can impact relationships and outcomes with customers, regulators and courts. Simply put: legal communications now form a large and important part of the legal services clients need today.
Boards of directors and officers of the world’s leading corporations turn to Kirkland’s Crisis Response practice group to provide the experience and skills needed for mitigation and proactive engagement during these modern times of legal and reputational crisis. As a leading global firm handling some of the world’s largest and most complex legal crises, clients depend on Kirkland’s SWAT team approach to help resolve and mitigate what can quickly develop into enterprise-level risks.
Chambers Review
Kirkland & Ellis's crisis team is well-positioned to respond to and mitigate significant risks on behalf of international corporations. The firm's work in this area is varied and includes criminal and regulatory matters, Congressional inquiries, class actions, workplace misconduct and corporate governance mandates.
Work Highlights
- Kirkland & Ellis was instructed by the Special Committee of the Board of Trustees for Stanford University to conduct an independent investigation related to allegations against the University’s President, Marc Tessier-Lavigne, consisting of fraud, research impropriety and forensic image manipulation across neuroscience research and papers published over a 15-year period. A full report of the investigation’s findings was publicly released in July 2023. In light of the report, Tessier-Lavigne announced he would be stepping down as president of the university.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kirkland is nothing but first class. They are super focused on delivering timely counsel under tight deadlines."
"Kirkland is at the top of the game. They are always willing to give fast-turnaround advice."
"The Kirkland partners have a unique ability to look beyond the legal doctrine and examine the multiple stakeholders who may be affected. Their team is top-notch and extremely responsive."
"Kirkland is nothing but first class. They are super focused on delivering timely counsel under tight deadlines."
"Kirkland is at the top of the game. They are always willing to give fast-turnaround advice."
"The Kirkland partners have a unique ability to look beyond the legal doctrine and examine the multiple stakeholders who may be affected. Their team is top-notch and extremely responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Reginald Brown is an expert in governmental investigations. Brown is particularly well known for handling congressional work and matters involving financial institutions.
"Reg is terrific and I highly rate him. He is so insightful and just amazing all round. He is my go-to at K&E for crisis matters especially congressional crisis matters."
"Reg is a legend and we're lucky to have his guidance."
Lauren Casazza established the crisis response practice at the firm. She is an experienced litigator who is also able to advise clients on government investigation and enforcement matters and inquiries into workplace misconduct allegations.
Formerly a judge and DOJ official, Mark Filip heads Kirkland's government enforcement and internal investigations practice. Filip has deep experience and is frequently instructed by high-profile clients to advise on crises and government investigations.
"Mark is arguably one of the most talented lawyers of our generation. He is incredibly smart and well-connected."
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