Edelman
Edelman’s crisis and risk management team in the United States was established in the Washington D.C office in 2005, and has acted on behalf of its clients in complex issues including regulatory investigations, litigation, and employment claims. Their focus is reputation and brand management in the face of contentious situations. Charles G. Bakaly III is senior strategic communications counselor and executes the firm’s campaign strategies for clients, with Jason Levin acting as executive vice president within the crisis and risk team.
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- I think what distinguishes Edelman is its ability to integrate communications into complex legal and reputational matters while keeping top of mind the institution's underlying values and mission. They are pragmatic, thoughtful, responsive, and able to calibrate tone well in sensitive situations. Relative to other firms, I think they offer more depth and bench strength, especially in crisis and litigation contexts.
- I have worked closely with Matt Harrington and Charles Bakaly. What sets them apart is their ability to quickly understand the institution -- its culture, constraints, and objectives -- and translate that into a clear, sensitive, disciplined communications strategy. They bring senior-level judgment to every interaction and they are pragmatic about what will actually work in high-stakes situations. I’ve valued their steadiness, sensitivity, wisdom, and responsiveness.