Managing a Potential Crisis: Preparing for Public Scrutiny While Staying Civil

Managing a Potential Crisis: Preparing for Public Scrutiny While Staying Civil

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Managing a Potential Crisis: Preparing for Public Scrutiny While Staying Civil
About the Program

When legal matters involve the potential for intense public and judicial scrutiny, an attorney’s ability to prepare for the possibility of media and other attention while remaining civil can determine both the case’s trajectory and their professional reputation. Terry Fahn of Sitrick and Company brings decades of experience in strategic communications, litigation support, and crisis management, guiding high-profile individuals, entertainers, professional athletes, institutions and corporate clients through disputes where measured words and professional decorum are critical. Anthony D. Storm, founding partner at Storm Palyan LLP, has built a reputation for handling sensitive, high-stakes family law matters with discretion, protecting privacy while navigating contentious proceedings. Hon. Craig D. Karlan (Ret.) of ADR Services, Inc. served 20 years as a judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court, presiding over thousands of civil matters and earning recognition for his expertise in complex litigation and settlement. Together, they will share real-world strategies for maintaining civility toward opposing counsel, parties, and the judiciary while controlling the narrative—ensuring advocacy remains persuasive without crossing the line.

Speaker(s)
Terry Fahn

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Sitrick And Company

Terry Fahn specializes in strategic communications, litigation support, crisis and reputation management. He joined Sitrick And Company in 2000 after working as a litigation attorney. During his tenure at Sitrick he has worked on complex crisis, litigation and business matters representing and advising clients that include publicly traded and private businesses, non-profit organizations, corporate executives, governmental entities, lawyers and law firms, private equity firms, high-profile celebrities, performers and professional athletes. He has also worked with several national retailers, apparel companies, municipalities and government officials on a variety of public relations issues.

Mr. Fahn previously served as a Senior Vice President at Dick Clark Productions where he oversaw corporate communications and public relations for the American Music Awards, Dick Clark’s New Years’ Rockin’ Eve, the Golden Globe Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards. Prior to joining Sitrick And Company he was a litigation attorney at Christensen, Miller, Fink, Jacobs, Glaser, Weil & Shapiro, LLP.

Mr. Fahn has been a featured speaker and panelist on crisis management and public relations issues, including at the American Bar Association Forum on Sports and Entertainment; the Public Relations Society of America – LA and the Santa Clara University Institute of Sports Law and Ethics.

Mr. Fahn is a member of the Sitrick And Company Management Committee and a member of the California State Bar. He holds a Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law and a BA in Communications from the University of Denver.

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Anthony Storm

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Storm Palyan LLP

Anthony Storm is a founding partner at Storm Palyan LLP, where his practice centers on resolving complex family law matters through mediation, arbitration, and collaborative approaches. A trained mediator and arbitrator, Tony brings a settlement-focused mindset to even the most contentious custody disputes, helping families reach lasting resolutions outside of court.

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ADR Services, Inc.

Hon. Craig D. Karlan (Ret.) is a trial lawyer’s judge; he is an invaluable asset to trial lawyers, due to his impassioned commitment to studying and mastering every aspect of a jury trial over the past 32 years. Judge Karlan’s expertise is evidenced by a track record of trying countless cases to verdict, both as a litigator and as a judge, in addition to guest lectures he has presented to influential associations including the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, and the Santa Monica Bar Association on topics such as Opening Statements, Closing Arguments, Cross-Examination, and Expert Witnesses.

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Accreditation
Credit Hours:
1.00
Specialty Area:
None
Credit Type:
General
Original Air Date:
October 8, 2025
Accredited in:
California

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