Megan Paquin

Dr. Megan Paquin, APR, CPRC is a trusted strategic communications advisor specializing in crisis and risk management, litigation public relations, and corporate affairs. She partners with clients across a broad range of industries to navigate high-stakes, business-critical challenges, delivering strategic counsel and impactful results when reputations and operations are on the line.

Her experience spans complex and sensitive matters including activist threats, business disputes, change management initiatives, construction litigation, criminal financial misconduct, data breaches, defamation, employment discrimination, executive succession planning, government investigations, intellectual property theft, labor disputes, mass torts, premises liability, products liability, tax controversies, and other high-profile issues.

Megan also brings distinctive expertise in matters before the United States Supreme Court, where she has successfully shaped public narratives and stakeholder engagement strategies on behalf of petitioners, respondents, and amici.

As the founder of Paquin Public Relations, Megan advises globally recognized companies, executives, and high-profile individuals through complex, high-stakes situations that shape reputation, business continuity, and stakeholder trust. An award-winning strategic communications professional, she specializes in crisis and risk management, litigation public relations, corporate affairs, and executive positioning — particularly within highly regulated and closely scrutinized industries.

Megan brings deep expertise in decision-making, behavioral economics, and organizational psychology, helping clients understand how stakeholders perceive risk, process information, and make decisions during moments of uncertainty. This interdisciplinary approach gives clients a strategic edge in navigating crises, influencing outcomes, and building long-term trust with key audiences.

With nearly two decades of experience both in-house and as a consultant, Megan has advised organizations and leadership teams through reputational challenges, government investigations, sensitive litigation, change management initiatives, activist threats, labor disputes, executive transitions, and other critical business issues. Prior to founding Paquin Public Relations in 2022, she built and led award-winning public relations and crisis communications practices while advising some of the world’s most respected brands and influential leaders.

Megan began her career in corporate communications at MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas, where she specialized in international and broadcast media relations and served on the team that launched CityCenter, then the largest privately funded real estate development in U.S. history. She later held communications and marketing leadership roles with globally recognized organizations before transitioning into consulting and agency leadership.

In addition to her professional practice, Megan teaches strategic communications at Rollins College. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Psychology, a master’s degree in Behavioral Economics, and a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Communication.

Paquin Public Relations is a proud member of the Public Relations Council (PR Council), the premier association representing leading public relations firms across North America. Megan has also held leadership roles within the Florida Public Relations Association and is an active member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), reflecting her longstanding commitment to advancing the communications profession and industry best practices.

Beyond her professional work, Megan is actively involved in philanthropic and community leadership initiatives. She is a member of the American Heart Association’s Circle of Red and serves on the Board of Directors for The Finley Project, supporting families navigating infant loss and maternal mental health challenges.

"CEOs Break Silence on Minnesota events through Chamber of Commerce Letter," Inside Retail

"How Retailers Can Navigate the Iran War's Supply Chain Disruption," Inside Retail

"Generation Z's Experience Making Health Care Decisions," ProQuest

"Resilience in the Face of Permacrisis: Strategies for Legal Counsel and Organizations," Daily Report

"The Five Dysfunctions of a Litigation Communications Strategy," JD Supra

"Build and Maintain a Successful ESG Practice at Your Law Firm," The Legal Intelligencer

"Litigation PR How-To: Hiring a Crisis Communications Firm," The Legal Intelligencer

"Five Common (and Avoidable) Crisis Communications Mistakes Made By Legal Counsel," The Legal Intelligencer

"No One Can Serve Two Masters: Avoiding Ethics Issues in Litigation Communication," The Legal Intelligencer

"Public Relations Fact or Fiction: Insights for Litigators," The Legal Intelligencer

"Who Leads in Crisis? The Role of In-House Counsel in Communication," The Legal Intelligencer

"Battle Tested in 2020: Crisis Communication Trends for 2021," The Legal Intelligencer

"Five Crisis Management Strategies for Health Care Attorneys," Law360

"Master Media Relations to Be on Your Top Game as a Litigator," Law.com

Paquin Public Relations serves a sophisticated and diverse client base that includes Chambers-ranked litigation teams, global brands, closely held businesses, nonprofit organizations, CEOs and executive leadership teams, high-net-worth individuals, and other high-profile clients facing complex reputational, legal, and business challenges.

Our clients turn to us during moments of heightened scrutiny, organizational change, crisis, litigation, and strategic growth because they value experienced counsel, discretion, and thoughtful communications strategies tailored to sensitive and high-stakes environments. We are trusted partners to organizations and individuals navigating matters where reputation, stakeholder confidence, and long-term business outcomes are deeply interconnected.

committed to serving the Orlando community — the city she proudly calls home. An active supporter of local nonprofit organizations and philanthropic initiatives, she helped raise more than $50,000 for Central Florida nonprofits in 2025 through community partnerships, fundraising efforts, and volunteer leadership.

Megan is also actively involved in several charitable and civic organizations, including serving on the Board of Directors for The Finley Project and as a member of the American Heart Association’s Circle of Red.

In her free time, Megan enjoys golf, tennis, fitness, and spending time with her family.

Paquin Public Relations has extensive experience advising organizations, executive teams, and legal counsel through high-profile crises, sensitive litigation, organizational transitions, and reputational challenges. The firm routinely serves as strategic communications counsel in matters involving employment disputes, government investigations, labor negotiations, leadership transitions, premises liability claims, wrongful death lawsuits, public safety incidents, and issues attracting significant media and stakeholder scrutiny.

The team has represented clients across a broad range of industries including education, health care, nonprofit organizations, financial services, real estate, franchising, technology, law enforcement, agriculture, and trade associations. This work has included advising organizations during viral social media controversies, high-profile litigation, officer-involved incidents, executive separations, workplace investigations, and matters involving complex stakeholder and community relations.

Paquin PR is also regularly engaged by Chambers-ranked litigation teams, nationally recognized law firms, and other public relations agencies for its expertise in crisis communications and litigation public relations. The firm has supported matters before the United States Supreme Court, advised organizations navigating national media attention, and developed communications strategies designed to protect reputation, maintain stakeholder confidence, and influence public understanding during complex legal and business disputes.

Known for its strategic and measured approach, Paquin PR works closely with executives, boards of directors, legal counsel, and communications teams to ensure messaging aligns with broader business, legal, and reputational objectives. The firm’s experience includes managing reactive and proactive media relations, internal and external stakeholder communications, executive visibility, crisis response planning, and issues management during moments of significant organizational risk.

The Chicago School

Ph.D. Candidate, Business Psychology

2021 - 2025

The Chicago School

Master's Degree, Behavioral Economics

2015 - 2017

University of Central Florida

Organizational Communication

2005 - 2008

Trailblazing Professional of the Year

PRSA Sunshine District

2024

40 Under 40

Orlando Business Journal

2024

Top Agencies, Boutique

PR Daily

2024

Women Who Mean Business

Orlando Business Journal

2021

Paquin Public Relations brings experience across a broad range of industries and sectors, advising organizations, brands, and leadership teams through strategic communications, reputation management, and high-stakes business challenges. Our sector experience includes advertising, arts and culture, automotive, commercial construction, entertainment, franchise, hospitals and health care, higher education, K-12 education, legal, litigation, nonprofit organizations, professional services, real estate, retail, travel, and utilities.

This cross-sector expertise allows us to understand the unique operational, regulatory, reputational, and stakeholder dynamics that shape each industry, while delivering communications strategies tailored to complex and evolving business environments.