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This year’s conference includes a special focus on Racial Justice, Diversity, and Inclusion Programming. Workshops that will address this overarching theme include [RJ] after the session title.
Friday, November 2 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
What to Do When the Unexpected Happens: Media Preparedness and Crisis Communications

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During the last two years, legal aid organizations were thrust into the spotlight by multiple events, including massive hurricanes and raging fires, attempts to eliminate LSC, family separation, and even the release of national eviction rankings. Each created an opportunity to influence media coverage on a range of issues and gave the nation a glimpse into the extraordinary work that attorneys do every day. The next opportunity or crisis could be just around the corner. Does your organization have a plan ready to effectively respond to sudden, urgent interest from reporters? Do you have a plan for managing potentially negative coverage? This workshop brings together media experts and experienced advocates to offer practical advice about crisis communication and what you need to be prepared for your media moment.

Speakers
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Miriam Camero

Case Manager, RAICES
For the last two years, Miriam Camero has been a case manager for RAICES. Up until May 2018, Miriam was the only staff member for RAICES Houston and had been local point of contact through the travel ban, challenges to DACA, Hurricane Harvey, and zero tolerance. Miriam attended the... Read More →
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Anne Chandler

Executive Director, Tahirih Justice Center
Anne Chandler is the executive director of Tahirih Justice Center’s Houston office and teaches Human Trafficking Law and Policy as an adjunct professor at the University of Houston Law Center. Since Tahirih opened its doors in Houston in 2009, Anne has provided the Houston office... Read More →
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Søren Rasmussen

Media Relations Manager, Voices for Civil Justice
Søren Rasmussen is the media relations manager at Voices for Civil Justice. Søren was born in Korea and grew up in Denmark, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Southern Denmark. He has a master’s degree in elections and campaign management... Read More →
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Carl Rauscher

Director of Communications and Media Relations, Legal Services Corporation
Carl Rauscher had a long career in print and broadcast journalism before becoming the Legal Services Corporation’s Director of Communications and Media Relations eight years ago. He was political editor and Washington bureau managing editor for Cox Newspapers; Washington editor... Read More →


Friday November 2, 2018 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Plaza Ballroom I Westin Galleria, 3rd Level