LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Englander Knabe & Allen has named Jennifer Forkish as Vice President. Jennifer is an accomplished public affairs professional with deep and diverse expertise having worked with elected officials at the local, state and federal level for over a decade.
“Jennifer’s background working with local governments from Kern County to San Diego has allowed her to develop relationships with key decision makers from throughout the state. It’s these relationships and her ability to generate creative solutions for our clients that makes her so valuable. I am delighted to welcome Jennifer into our family as we grow and expand the firm,” said managing partner Harvey A. Englander.
“Prior to joining Englander Knabe & Allen Jennifer has represented Fortune Global 500 companies, national retail clients as well as state and national trade associations including the California Grocers Association. Through this work Jennifer has developed an expertise in regulatory and environmental issues. Jennifer is a dedicated public affairs professional who has already demonstrated her ability to make a difference for clients and she will play a critical role in our expansion of our company,” added Englander.
Previously Jennifer served as the Communications Director for Los Angeles City Councilmember Dennis Zine, where she was responsible for all media relations and focused on issues related to public safety, transportation and government efficiency.
A resident and native of the San Fernando Valley, Jennifer is a graduate of the University of Arizona where she received a degree in Political Science and Sociology and she is also a graduate of the Valley Leadership Institute.
Englander Knabe & Allen’s client roster includes companies such as Westfield, Motorola, Downey Hospital, LegalZoom, AT&T and the Los Angeles Police Protective League. EKA provides strategic counsel to clients on a wide range of issues, with particular focus on, and experience in, reputation and crisis management, litigation support, public affairs, government advocacy, media relations, community relations, financial communications and marketing material development.
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