PR and Attorneys Clash - Isiah Thomas Speaks Out

Isiah Thomas spoke out Wednesday to defend himself against a former New York Knicks executive's federal sexual harrassment lawsuit.  The New York Times (registration required) says the Knicks' president talked to the press despite his lawyers' advice to keep mum because "it is not their name, it's not their family, it's not their career and it's not their reputation that's being hurt."

Novita recently spoke with litigation PR expert Richard Levick about the role of public relations in high profile litigation.  Levick said if you refuse to speak to the press, your courtroom adversary will have free range to influence public opinion.  You can listen to Levick's comments by listing to our recent podcast.

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