CPD Points: 1
Starts: 5:00pm Wednesday, 27 Aug 2025
Ends: 6:00pm Wednesday, 27 Aug 2025
Location: Zoom
View MapGroup Pricing 10-15: $450.00
Group Pricing 2-4: $250.00
Group Pricing 5-9: $350.00
Member: $0.00 Members Free
Non-Member Ticket: $75.00
Join our presenters David PH Jones KC, Rachel Burt and Nikki Pender (Chair) at this webinar where they will share their experience and insights of how to navigate the complexities of media relations, for those who find themselves suddenly thrust into the public spotlight with a high-profile client. This session is designed to equip you with knowledge and strategies to manage media interactions effectively and safeguard yourself and your client.
Learning Outcomes
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Understanding Media Dynamics: Learn how journalists approach high-profile stories and the implications for your narrative.
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Client Protection Strategies: Discover techniques to protect clients from media manipulation and self-sabotage.
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Managing Vulnerability: Identify the risks for clients new to public attention and how to mitigate them.
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Effective Media Communication: Explore best practices for speaking to the media and managing social media presence.
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Navigating Legal Challenges: Gain insights into handling court-related media coverage.
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Media Training Essentials: Understand the importance of media training and how to lead the narrative.
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Building Trusted Relationships: Learn how to establish and maintain trust with journalists.
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Practical Examples: See real-world examples through video clips that illustrate successful media interactions.
Prepare for the day when this knowledge will be required and necessary to safeguard both yourself and your client.
Event Speakers
David PH Jones KC
David commenced his career as a prosecutor at Meredith Connell & Co. He became a barrister sole in June 1987 and was appointed King’s Counsel in 2005.
David has extensive experience as senior defence counsel in matters involving serious crime and he appears regularly at all levels in New Zealand Courts. Although David’s practice is primarily defence work, he is a member of the Auckland Crown Solicitor’s Prosecution Panel and for 10 years was a member of the Serious Fraud Office Prosecution Panel. David also has a significant civil practice which comprises litigation under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act as well as commercial and corporate litigation.
David commenced his career as a prosecutor at Meredith Connell & Co. He became a barrister sole in June 1987 and was appointed King’s Counsel in 2005.
David has extensive experience as senior defence counsel in matters involving serious crime and he appears regularly at all levels in New Zealand Courts. Although David’s practice is primarily defence work, he is a member of the Auckland Crown Solicitor’s Prosecution Panel and for 10 years was a member of the Serious Fraud Office Prosecution Panel. David also has a significant civil practice which comprises litigation under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act as well as commercial and corporate litigation.
Rachel Burt
Rachel Burt is an employment and human rights barrister who has over 20 years specialist experience, including ten years at Dentons Kensington Swan, as senior counsel. Rachel is an AWI certified workplace investigator who has acted for numerous state sector and private organisations conducting large-scale investigations and cultural reviews over many years. Rachel is also a qualified mediator and restorative practice proponent, specialising in employment disputes. She provides advocacy and advice on behalf of clients regarding all matters related to employment law and professional conduct matters. As part of her work, Rachel often advices on privacy related aspects and works on cases throughout New Zealand.
Rachel Burt is an employment and human rights barrister who has over 20 years specialist experience, including ten years at Dentons Kensington Swan, as senior counsel. Rachel is an AWI certified workplace investigator who has acted for numerous state sector and private organisations conducting large-scale investigations and cultural reviews over many years. Rachel is also a qualified mediator and restorative practice proponent, specialising in employment disputes. She provides advocacy and advice on behalf of clients regarding all matters related to employment law and professional conduct matters. As part of her work, Rachel often advices on privacy related aspects and works on cases throughout New Zealand.
Nikki Pender (Chair)
Nikki is a barrister at Kate Sheppard Chambers Nikki began her career at the Crown Law Office, where she appeared regularly for the Crown in judicial review and commercial-regulatory matters. Nikki has 30 years’ experience representing private sector clients and regulatory agencies in civil, competition, disciplinary and public law matters. She also contributes to policy development and law reform, particularly in the justice sector. Nikki is the founding director of Legal Empowerment, which provides witness familiarisation and expert witness skills training in Australia and New Zealand. She also teaches and coaches advocacy skills.
Nikki is a barrister at Kate Sheppard Chambers Nikki began her career at the Crown Law Office, where she appeared regularly for the Crown in judicial review and commercial-regulatory matters. Nikki has 30 years’ experience representing private sector clients and regulatory agencies in civil, competition, disciplinary and public law matters. She also contributes to policy development and law reform, particularly in the justice sector. Nikki is the founding director of Legal Empowerment, which provides witness familiarisation and expert witness skills training in Australia and New Zealand. She also teaches and coaches advocacy skills.