Ethics of Trial Publicity, Social Media, and Case Commentary (from Annual Criminal Law 2018) (Online Seminar)

A pre-recorded streaming VIDEO replay of one session from the February 2018 live seminar, 48th Annual Criminal Law Seminar.

Sponsored by Virginia CLE^® in cooperation with the Criminal Law Section of the Virginia State Bar

VIDC Recertification Credit: 1.5

Lawyers sometimes comment on pending cases or attempt to seek an advantage by using media attention to support their case. In other instances, lawyers may believe that media attention is putting their client or their case in a bad light, deserving a public response. This panel explores the lawyer’s use of media—both traditional and social—to advocate a client’s position, or to protect their client’s reputation or other legal interests. The panel also discusses ethical and legal restrictions on lawyer speech during criminal investigations or trial.

FACULTY

Paul E. Fletcher III, Esq., Editor, Virginia Lawyers Weekly / Richmond
James M. McCauley, Esq., Ethics Counsel, Virginia State Bar / Richmond
Conrad M. Shumadine, Esq., Willcox & Savage, P.C. / Norfolk
The Honorable Colin D. Stolle, Commonwealth’s Attorney / Virginia Beach

PROGRAM CHAIR AND MODERATOR

The Honorable Nancy G. Parr, Commonwealth's Attorney / Chesapeake