Crisis Management

We advise organizations and individuals facing acute pressure on multiple fronts, including government investigations, civil litigation, and media scrutiny. Our team helps clients rapidly assess facts, make informed decisions, and coordinate responses across legal, operational, and communications channels. This often includes directing internal reviews, managing executive and congressional branch inquiries, and mitigating civil liability risk, while collaborating with public relations, investor relations, and other specialist teams to implement strategies tailored to each client’s needs.

Our approach is strategic and forward-looking. We bring steadiness, discretion, and seasoned judgment to fast-moving situations where early decisions shape outcomes. By combining practical execution with careful planning, we help clients respond effectively while minimizing risk.

At every stage, our priority is protecting the organization’s reputation, integrity, and long-term interests. We help clients navigate complex, high-stakes challenges with confidence, turning pressure into clear, actionable solutions.

    • Advising a major investor-owned utility in connection with multiple investigations, parallel legal actions, and public scrutiny from the fallout of a natural disaster

    • Guiding the Chairman of the board of a NYSE-listed company in connection with inquiries from investors and stakeholders, regulatory review, and civil litigation, stemming from a proxy contest

    • Advising a U.S. Cabinet Secretary in connection with an Inspector General investigation, Congressional inquiries, and national news coverage, arising from allegations concerning the receipt of gifts and foreign travel

    • Counseling an Olympic sports organization in response to House and Senate inquiries, a State Attorney General investigation, and significant media attention associated with a viral video

    • Assisting an accounting industry firm in navigating a Justice Department investigation, regulatory audit, and public scrutiny associated with the leak of sensitive and protected data