Strategic and Crisis Communications in New York
Headquartered in New York, August is a strategic communications advisory firm serving companies, boards, organizations, and individuals in their highest-stakes moments – including crises, litigation and investigations, financial transactions, shareholder activism, restructurings, and other complex reputation management issues. August has been consistently recognized by Chambers and Partners for Litigation PR Support and Crisis Communications, and is ranked by Bloomberg as a leading adviser to activist investors. August combines a deep New York presence with the capabilities of an integrated national team.
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New York-Based Strategic Communications
Our New York-based team has deep expertise helping clients navigate high-stakes moments, drawing on decades of experience spanning strategic communications, law, journalism, and financial markets.
August’s clients include public and private companies; law firms and other professional services firms; nonprofit, cultural, and mission-driven organizations; and high-profile individuals.
August regularly works alongside legal counsel in high-stakes litigation, internal and government investigations, regulatory and enforcement matters, and both civil and criminal white collar representations. The firm’s experience includes matters involving the DoJ, SEC, FDA, and other federal agencies; state attorneys general; Congressional investigations; complex commercial disputes; class actions and multidistrict litigation; and other matters attracting significant media and stakeholder scrutiny.
Areas of Expertise
Litigation & Investigations
Communications and public relations strategy for complex commercial litigation, government and internal investigations, regulatory matters, white collar cases, and other disputes, developed in close coordination with legal counsel.
Crisis Management
Senior-led counsel for companies, boards, organizations, and individuals navigating high-stakes situations involving intense media and stakeholder scrutiny.
Financial Transactions & Shareholder Activism
Strategic communications for companies, boards, investors, and other stakeholders navigating M&A, shareholder activism, and other consequential corporate events.
Positioning & Reputation Management
Building and protecting the reputations of public and private companies, institutions, executives, and other prominent individuals over the long term.
Financial Restructurings & Chapter 11
Communications counsel through in-court and out-of-court restructurings, including complex Chapter 11 proceedings.
Individual Representation
Discreet counsel for executives, founders, and other high-profile individuals navigating litigation, investigations, regulatory scrutiny, or public controversy.
Contact August Strategic Communications
To discuss a matter confidentially, reach out to us at inquiries@augustco.com, +1 (323) 892-5562, or use the form on our Contact Us page.