USA Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Eric Wachter, Jeff McAndrews, Kelly Kimberly and Nedra Pickler FGS Global
FGS Global is the pre-eminent global communi- cations and public affairs consultancy. Through its deep expertise, global reach and fully inte- grated suite of tools, the firm helps its clients reach the audiences that matter most; stay ahead of complex, fast-breaking issues; and communicate with credibility, clarity and con- sistency during periods of change and intense
scrutiny. With nearly four decades of experi- ence, FGS Global helps clients across diverse industries mitigate threats to their ability to op- erate while protecting their reputation, brand and business. The firm boasts a team of over 200 experts in its crisis and issues management practice and operates from 31 offices globally.
Authors
Eric Wachter brings two decades of experience as a practicing attorney and strategic advisor to help develop and implement solutions and strategies for high-stakes crises,
Jeff McAndrews is a partner and leads FGS Global’s crisis and issues management practice. He specialises in crisis management, litigation and compliance support and
sensitive issues, significant litigation, government investigations and regulatory challenges. Prior to joining FGS Global, he worked as an attorney at King & Spalding LLP focusing on high-exposure mass tort, product liability, consumer fraud and commercial litigation, and congressional and government investigations. Eric graduated from Harvard Law School and Yale University and was law clerk to Judge Gerald Bard Tjoflat of the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. He is a member of the Georgia and DC Bars.
cybersecurity, as well as broader corporate reputation and executive communications. He has provided strategic communications counsel to global corporations as well as small to mid-sized clients across the automotive, financial services, technology, media and entertainment, consumer goods and healthcare industries. He has been recognised by Chambers & Partners with a Band 1 ranking for Crisis PR and Communications.
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