Crisis & Risk Management Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Kessler PR Group
Kessler PR Group – founded in 1993 as Evergreen Partners – is a leading strategic communications firm specializing in litigation support, crisis communications, reputation management, and media relations. The team is comprised of discreet professionals who are dedicated to meeting the public relations and communication needs of the clients and the litigation goals of their attorneys.
The firm provides attorneys with communications and media counseling in preparation of their litigation filings and public-facing remarks. The firm’s goal is to ensure legal strategy and public relations strategy are aligned to best protect the reputations of the client and their attorney. All of Kessler PR Group’s communications are developed in conjunction with attorneys and their clients before they are distributed publicly.
Kessler PR Group’s clients range from international, national and regional law firms to Fortune 100 companies; banks and financial institutions; healthcare systems and hospitals; international private equity and hedge funds; casinos; real estate firms, developers, and builders; colleges and universities; high profile public figures, including politicians and elected officials; and more.
The firm has handled crises surrounding the #MeToo movement and other sexual assault and abuse cases; social justice issues that impact labor and employment litigation; bankruptcy; higher education closings and/or mergers; leadership transitions; state and federal investigations and others.
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Kessler PR is well regarded and offers specialised litigation support, reputation management and media strategies. Market sources have commended Kessler for the quality of its advisers.
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The Kessler team has extensive knowledge and understanding of the issues, is always prepared and when something new comes up, the firm is on it immediately.
Kessler PR Group is always available. It knows its business, provides great advice and remains engaged over the long term.
The firm is knowledgeable of the marketplace and the regulatory atmosphere, provides practical actionable advice, is very responsive and has a calming presence in a stressful atmosphere.
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Karen Kessler is the founder and CEO of Kessler PR Group. She is sought after by high-profile clients for her expertise in managing communications strategies in high-stakes legal, reputational, financial and political crises.
Karen is very experienced and always available. Her depth comes across in every meeting. She also has a great way of handling very complicated delicate matters.
Karen is a savvy communications specialist. She provides excellent client service and is well-versed in handling high-profile matters for sophisticated clients.
Karen is an excellent resource for crisis management in the healthcare field. She has served as the chair of a healthcare provider and that experience truly helps her add value. She understands the pressures on management and the board in a crisis situation and provides real-time, practical advice. She is an excellent resource and partner in a crisis situation.
Warren Cooper is a senior member of Kessler PR Group, and leverages his extensive experience in investigative journalism, psychology and strategic communications to guide clients through complex crises.
Warren is a visionary and never jumps to conclusions or gives advice without going to great lengths to understand the issue.
His attitude to help and availability make him valuable to our discussions. His experience shows and his approach is always respectful.
Warren is consistently smart and prepared; he knows the details before the meeting starts.
Crisis PR & Communications
Crisis PR & Communications
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