September 30, 2021
Los Angeles partner Theodore J. Boutrous Jr. is one of five honorees who received the 2021 Freedom of the Press Award by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, which “recognizes the accomplishments of leaders in the news media and legal fields whose work embodies the values of the First Amendment.” He was recognized for successfully representing “journalists Jim Acosta and Brian Karem as they faced White House access issues.” The awards were presented on September 28, 2021.
As both a crisis management strategist and a seasoned appellate and media lawyer, Theodore Boutrous has extensive experience handling high-profile litigation, media relations and media legal issues. He routinely advises clients in planning how to respond, and in responding, to crises and other especially significant legal problems that attract the media spotlight.