GERMANY'S LARGEST
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Review of the 2024 Summit

The Rechtskommunikationsgipfel 2024 was entered a new round: Our managing director Martin Wohlrabe welcomed all participants to the summit
The stage discussion also provided an opportunity for direct exchange and questions with both speakers
The first speaker: Dr. Marco Buschmann, former Federal Minister of Justice, provided interesting and exclusive insights into government life
Discussing the contents of the summit was a constant feature of coffee breaks
Also involved in moderating the summit: our consultant Daria Gladkov
Always up to date in the background: Live reports directly from the summit on our social media channels
The rows were full—we were delighted to welcome so many guests
All guests were welcome to exchange views on and about the summit
After the presentations, there was time to talk to the speakers
The full rows promised a successful and interesting summit day
The coffee break was rounded off with cakes and pastries
The questions following the discussion on the rights of public broadcasting gave guests the opportunity to engage in direct exchange with Ulrike Demmer
Michael Sell from APAS talked about the Wirecard case and provides exciting insights into the world of regulatory authorities
Thanks to the interesting presentations, there were plenty of topics to discuss during the coffee break
The Wirecard case remained highly topical and continues to attract attention
This year's summit was moderated by our consultant Maximilian Schwärecke, among others
On stage with Philipp Encz and Dr. Christian Wagner from Commerzbank
Guests could fortify themselves for the second half of the summit over lunch
Participants were also able to continue discussions with the speakers during the breaks
A dialogue about changing perspectives – we gained insights into the transformation of the relationship between communications and legal
Something for everyone – refreshments were always available to keep you going during the interesting presentations
During breaks, our guests could enjoy a view of the Brandenburg Gate from the terrace
Volker Troche gave us an insight into his work as spokesman for the board of the Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation
Sharing their own experiences and approaches in the field of legal communication was extremely interesting for the guests
Melanie Riley von Bell Yard bringt internationale Einblicke - direkt aus London
Together with Barbara Wolf, Head of Communications at the Krupp Foundation, the focus was primarily on communicating the foundation's past in the right way
In cooperation with The Crisis & Litigation Communicators Alliance (CLCA), Melanie Riley was speaking at our RKG event
Dr. Wolf Bussian, A&O Shearman, took us on a journey in his presentation: “From merger to leadership” and talked about challenges for large law firms
There was plenty of time during coffee breaks to continue discussions
One of our many high-profile speakers at the 2024 summit: Dr. Marco Buschmann
Dr. Simone Kämpfer, partner at Freshfields and experienced lawyer, provided insights into corporate communications and her time working for the public prosecutor's office
A comprehensive and exclusive insight into the world of jurisprudence was provided in a joint discussion with Anne Meier-Göring, judge in one juvenile division of the Hamburg Regional Court
The presentations and insights provided by the speakers generated enthusiasm
Claus Weselsky, Federal Honorary Chairman of the GDL, rounded off the summit program in fitting style
We started the evening before with our annual summit get-together
The Rechtskommunikationsgipfel began at Commerzbank as usual with our get-together on the evening before
Excitement was building for the upcoming summit day and the varied presentations
Let's get started: Our managing director Martin Wohlrabe welcomed all participants to the get-together
Dr. Felix Zimmermann's evening talk on Correctiv's research keeps guests on the edge of their seats and sparks a lively discussion afterward.
Our Managing Director Martin Wohlrabe in a lively exchange with the guests
The get-together offered an opportunity for mutual exchange
What a view - the illuminated Brandenburg Gate could be admired right next to the Commerzbank building
The name says it all: on the eve of the Rechtskommunikationsgipfel, the focus was already on communication among and with the guests
A preview of the upcoming summit day: The evening keynote speech by Dr. Felix Zimmermann
The champagne reception invited guests to engage in conversation
A great time for guests at the get-together
Our crisis bears accompanied the Rechtskommunikationsgipfel this year
The guests arrived at the Commerzbank building on the eve of the event with anticipation and excitement
Stimulating discussions between guests at the get-together and our managing director Martin Wohlrabe
The evening before invites everyone to chat and get to know each other.
Dr. Felix Zimmermann shared his views on the instrumentalization of courts through litigation PR
The get-together set the mood for the day ahead
Many guests were not experiencing the summit for the first time - we were delighted to see familiar faces
The get-together offered an opportunity to exchange experiences
A fine selection and presentation of snacks accompanied the evening
A successful get-together put guests in a positive mood for the day ahead
The evening before the Summit began with drinks for guests
The highlight of the get-together: the presentation by Dr. Felix Zimmermann
This year's speakers included the former Federal Minister: Dr. Marco Buschmann

Excerpt of our Speakers 2024

Dr. Marco Buschmann
Foto: BPA/ Steffen Kugler

Dr. Marco Buschmann

Dr. Wolf Bussian

Dr. Wolf Bussian

Ulrike Demmer

Ulrike Demmer

Claus Weselsky
Foto: GDL

Claus Weselsky

Dr. Simone Kämpfer

Dr. Simone Kämpfer

Dr. Felix Zimmermann

Dr. Felix Zimmermann

Volker Troche
© Krupp-Stiftung/Muchnik

Volker Troche

Philipp Encz

Philipp Encz

Daria Gladkov

Daria Gladkov

Anne Meier-Göring

Anne Meier-Göring

Melanie Riley

Melanie Riley

Maximilian Schwärecke

Maximilian Schwärecke, LL.M.

Michael Sell

Michael Sell

Dr. Christian Wagner

Dr. Christian Wagner

Barbara Wolf
© Krupp-Stiftung/Muchnik

Barbara Wolf

All Speakers in Detail

Program 2024

Venue for the Get-Together and the Summit Day:
Commerzbank Building, Pariser Platz 1, 10117 Berlin

Monday, November 18, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Get-together
with drinks and finger food
including RKG evening impulse:
“Instrumentalization of Courts through Litigation PR - Using the Example of the Correctiv Report on the Meeting in Potsdam”
Dr. Felix Zimmermann, LTO editor-in-chief
This year's moderators are Daria Gladkov and Max Schwärecke (CONSILIUM)
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
8:15 a.m.
Registration with coffee reception
9:00 a.m.
Welcome
Martin Wohlrabe, Managing Director of CONSILIUM
Philipp Encz, Divisional Board Member Group Management Communications at Commerzbank
9:15 a.m.
Opening lecture:
„Reducing Bureaucracy and Improving Legislation: Simpler Business, More Efficient Government“
Dr. Marco Buschmann, former Federal Minister of Justice
9:45 a.m.
Stage discussion:
„Legal Protection as a Foundation – how does Public Broadcasting Communicate the Enforcement of its Rights?“
Ulrike Demmer, Director of rbb
10:15 a.m.
Coffee break
10:45 a.m.
„The Wirecard Case - Press Work from the Perspective of the Supervisory Authority“
Michael Sell, Head of the Auditor Oversight Body (APAS)
11:15 a.m.
Stage talk:
„Change of Perspective: How has the Relationship between Communications and Legal Changed?“
Dr. Christian Wagner, Divisional Board Member Group Management Legal, General Counsel of Commerzbank
Philipp Encz, Divisional Board Member Group Management Communications of Commerzbank
12:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m.
Stage discussion:
„Coming to Terms with the Past in the Present: Communication at Krupp“
Volker Troche, Speaker of the Board of the Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation
Barbara Wolf, Head of Communications at the Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation
1:30 p.m.
In cooperation with The Crisis & Litigation Communicators Alliance (CLCA):
„Insights from Fleet Street: Navigating Privacy, Defamation and Data Breaches as Reputation Advisor in the City of London”
Melanie Riley, Managing Director Bell Yard
2:00 p.m.
Coffee break
2:30 p.m.
Impulse:
„WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal – and the Public Prosecutor Reads Everything? Some Notes on Corporate Communication 2.0.“
Dr. Simone Kämpfer, Partner at Freshfields
2:45 p.m.
Impulse:
„Case Law in the Spotlight and yet Independent. A Brief Report on Experiences."
Anne Meier-Göring, judge at the youth chamber of the Hamburg Regional Court
3:00 p.m.
Panel discussion:
„Between MeToo and Fake News - how the Rule of Law can (also) be Protected in the Media“
Dr. Simone Kämpfer, Partner at Freshfields
Anne Meier-Göring, Judge at the Youth Chamber of the Hamburg Regional Court
3:45 p.m.
„From Merger to Leadership: Opportunities and Challenges for Large Law Firms on their Way to the Top“
Dr. Wolf Bussian, Managing Partner of Germany at A&O Shearman
4:15 p.m.
Coffee break
4:30 p.m.
„Between Law and Resistance: GDL Leader Claus Weselsky on Communication Strategies in Labor Disputes“
Claus Weselsky, National Chairman of the German Train Drivers' Union
5:15 p.m.
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