August Recognized as a Leading Communications Advisor in the 2026 Chambers and Partners Crisis and Litigation PR Guides – Learn More
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August Recognized as a Leading Communications Advisor in the 2026 Chambers and Partners Crisis and Litigation PR Guides – Learn More

Matt Harrison

PARTNER

New York

Matt has more than fifteen years of experience advising organizations, executives, and legal teams during their most consequential moments, including high-profile litigation, government investigations, internal reviews, and corporate crises.

In his previous role as an in-house consultant at a commercial litigation law firm, Matt worked alongside trial teams to develop factual narratives, assess damages, prepare expert witnesses, and navigate complex disputes. This work also gave him firsthand insight into how legal matters unfold before audiences beyond the courtroom.

Matt has a critical understanding of the litigation process and believes that the key to successful advocacy begins with developing a complete command of the facts and leveraging diverse perspectives to develop creative solutions.

His strategic communications experience includes helping clients navigate situations where legal considerations, business objectives, and public perception intersect. His work has included high-profile litigation, internal investigations, government inquiries, and crisis situations involving intense media attention and stakeholder scrutiny.

Outside of work, Matt is an active and engaged father who invests significant time supporting his children’s interests and activities. Earlier in his adult life, Matt was a regular participant in endurance events, having completed the New York City Marathon, New York City Triathalon, and countless road races of varying distances. Every now and then, an endurance event finds its way onto his calendar just to make sure “he’s still got it.”

A leading international i-gaming company in connection with a high-stakes defamation matter

A medical device manufacturer in connection with a DoJ investigation and settlement regarding false claims allegations

WWE in connection with its strategic alternatives review process and M&A transaction

Fortune 500 chemical company on class action and multidistrict litigation involving environmental damage and personal injury claims

An FDA-regulated cigaratte manufacturer in connection with congressional oversight investigations and deceptive marketing litigation

An internet service provider in its $1 billion appeal of music piracy liability claims

petrochemical manufacturing and services company on its debt restructuring and Chapter 11 preparedness

An NYC-based residential landlord in connection with an attorney general investigation and settlement

An in-home healthcare delivery organization in connection with a False Claims Act investigation and settlement

A commercial real estate technology company in connection with intellectual property litigation

Private equity-backed dental services organization ProSmile on its senior leadership transition and related organizational restructuring

Industry-leading veterinary compounding pharmacy Wedgewood Pharmacy in connection with legal and reputation issues resulting from a threatened product recall by FDA

NYU Stern School of Business M.B.A.

London Business School International Exchange Program,
M.B.A

Boston University School of Management
B.S.

Matt.Harrison@AugustCo.com

323.892.5053

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