When a reputation crisis erupts—be it from a scandalous accusation, a product safety issue, or an executive misstep—you are plunged into an information storm. In these moments, your public relations (PR) team works to save your reputation, but their every move, every public statement, and every email sent creates a legal record that can be used against you in future litigation. A phrase that is sound from a PR perspective can be a legal admission of guilt. A rushed response can create new legal liabilities. At Legal Sandbox Georgia, we are the lawyers in your crisis war room. We act as the strategic filter and braking mechanism to ensure that your communications, while aimed at saving your reputation, do not simultaneously destroy your legal defense.
Our service is critical for any organization or individual facing a reputational crisis. This includes companies with product issues, where public statements can inadvertently admit liability; organizations facing internal scandals, where both internal and external communications need strict legal oversight; and public figures for whom every utterance is intensely scrutinized. Our role is proactive and integrated. We don’t wait for problems to arise; we work with your crisis management team in real-time.
We conduct immediate legal vetting of all communications before they go public—from press releases and social media posts to interview talking points. We scan for language that could create an admission of liability, defamation of another party, or a breach of confidentiality. We provide guidance on internal communications to prevent leaks and develop strategies for communicating with regulators to minimize sanctions. We are your legal "fail-safe" during a crisis, giving your PR team the freedom to focus on managing public perception, confident that their every move is legally sound. At the first sign of a crisis, contact us to ensure your response is immediate, coordinated, and legally secure.