Constangy, Brooks, Smith & PropheteSenior Director, Strategic Communications
Jan. 2014 - Dec. 2023Greater Atlanta AreaLed strategic communications, including branding, thought leadership, crisis communications, internal and external communications, and media relations for one of the largest US labor and employment law firms (200+ attorneys) Led communications planning and execution during aggressive growth, including opening ten new offices, acquiring new practice with 30+ attorneys, and growing overall headcount by 30% Grew media hits by 40% and oversaw responses to 150+ media inquiries annually Drove executive-level thought leadership on employment law topics and coached attorneys on how to build personal brands. Increased attorney recognitions in leading rankings by 35% Oversaw social media strategy and messaging for firm, growing social media followers by more than 40% Spearheaded external and internal communications related to DEI and facilitated participation in external DEI partnerships and awards Helped lead rebranding, including creating a visual style guide and advising on brand consistency, clarity, and appeal Provided crisis response counsel and messaging for media, employee, and client communications Created internal communications system for business development and proposal responses, resulting in 35-45% annual RFP win rate and more than $30M in new business