Presented By: DRI

This webinar will discuss the two primary legal theories which apply to whether attorney-client privilege is maintained when a public relations firm is hired to deal with high-profile litigation.  If time allows, this webinar will also discuss how these two theories impact more common attorney-client privilege situations.

Who Should Attend: 

• Attorneys who handle high-profile litigation
• Attorneys who work with clients who request the presence of third parties when communicating with attorneys.

What Will You Learn?: 

• A brief history of attorney-client privilege law.
• The impact of the "necessity test" on attorney-client privilege.
• The impact of the "functional equivalent employee test" on attorney-client privilege
• Some practical takeaways from these two theories.