Chief Legal Officer

CLOs now face scrutiny in both the courtroom and the public arena. They must manage legal and reputational risk in lockstep — because neglecting either can spark leadership fallout, regulatory action, valuation damage, or even corporate collapse.

Stillpoint brings deep experience working with CLOs through crises, from high-profile litigation, law enforcement and congressional investigations, and regulatory challenges. We align communications with legal strategy to shape perception, protect credibility, and ensure consistency across stakeholders.

• Preemptive narrative control

  • Anticipate the form and development of scrutiny from media, regulators, and the public that will result from litigation.

  • Define the narrative early with communications strategies that complement legal tactics.

  • For the most complex scenarios, develop detailed playbooks for how the situation will unfold over time, and prepare key moves and communications in advance.

• Crisis management

  • 24/7 support with strategic advice and practical support.

  • Craft rapid, legally sound responses that maximize reputational protection.

  • Proactive countering of misinformation to bring clarity in high-profile matters across stakeholder domains.

• Stakeholder engagement

  • Preserve confidence throughout public investigations and legal disputes through transparent and consistent messaging.

  • Provide clear, legally aligned updates to reassure investors, employees, customers, regulators, and government officials, tailored to each situation.

• Media relations

  • Prepare leadership with legally sound messages for effective delivery to the press and on social.

  • Guide executive interviews and undertake background briefings to shape accurate coverage.