Join this exclusive webinar with media and defamation specialists, BlackBay Lawyers, as they guide brands, influencers, and agencies through the legal and reputational strategies needed to navigate cancel culture and intense media scrutiny with confidence.
Led by leading experts in law and communications, the webinar will provide practical guidance on how to respond swiftly and strategically to protect reputations and meet legal obligations.
Panelist:
Liam Cox – Head of Client Growth
With 25 years of experience in business, media, and professional services, Liam has a distinguished track record of providing pragmatic solutions for high-profile clients across a vast array of sectors.
Prior to joining BlackBay Lawyers, Liam was the Head of Crisis at Wilkinson Butler and was a senior journalist with Channel 7 and Network 10. Liam works closely with the firm’s leadership to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients in sensitive, complex, and demanding environments.
Liam is a trusted advisor to Australia’s most prominent executives, high-net-worth individuals, celebrities, and athletes, effectively managing business-critical and reputational issues.
Isabella Orlic – Senior Associate
Isabella, the 2025 winner of the dispute and litigation category of the 30 under 30 Lawyers Weekly award, takes a holistic approach to her practice, tailoring her expertise to meet each client's unique needs. Isabella is a Senior Associate at BlackBay Lawyers and specialises in defamation, media, commercial, regulatory, and employment law. Her practice is particularly focused on assisting clients in the social media, marketing, and creative sectors, adeptly navigating complex legal challenges unique to these industries.
Isabella provides strategic advice on managing online reputations, handling defamation disputes, and addressing the evolving challenges of digital platforms. She also offers expert guidance in commercial law, managing complex disputes, and advising on regulatory compliance, particularly in advertising law.
Naomi Shivaraman – Legal Affairs Strategist
Naomi is the Legal Affairs Strategist at BlackBay Lawyers, combining her legal and media strategy expertise to assist clients with reputational, media, and communications counsel. With 25 years as an award-winning journalist and producer, Naomi supports complex litigation matters in a paralegal capacity while helping clients navigate the court of public opinion.
Before joining BlackBay, Naomi spent over two decades with top media outlets, including 60 Minutes, Channel 7 News, 2GB radio, and print media. During her work as a journalist, she spent many years observing legal proceedings, which sparked her interest in law. Naomi now combines her legal studies with media expertise, advising high-profile clients on media strategy, training, and crisis communications.