 |
| Trent Lott |
Squire Patton Boggs on June 8 fired former Mississippi Republican Senator Trent Lott, a key member of its public policy team.
The firm “decided that it is the right time to make a change in the leadership of our industry-leading public policy practice," said SPB CEO Mark Ruehlmann in a statement. "We wish to thank retired Senator Trent Lott for his years of service to the firm and our clients."
SPB is the home of political heavyweights such as ex-Speaker of the House John Boehner and former Congressman Joe Crowley, who was the No. 4 Democrat before losing a primary challenge by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Lott contends that he and former Senator John Breaux (D-LA) are planning to leave the shop and that SPB got wind of the news.
“This whole thing boils down to a very simple equation: Breaux and I decided it was time to move on to another firm, a strictly public policy firm,” Lott told CQ Roll Call.
Ruehlmann said SPB is "obliged to constantly evaluate and tailor our professional offerings to not only respond, but also anticipate the issues and concerns of an evolving marketplace and the clients we serve.”
Patton Boggs acquired the Breaux Lott Leadership Group in 2010. The firm's blue-chip client roster included AT&T, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, and Northrop Grumman Corp.
Hotwire Global appoints Burson global chief digital & intelligence officer Grant Toups as global CEO, effective in January.
Bader Rutter, which works with clients in the agriculture, food, beverage and pet care sectors, appoints Demar Anderson as CMO... Acceleration Community of Companies appoints Michael Moschella to lead its new insights division, ACC Intelligence... Luminate, a London-based shop focused on infrastructure and energy sectors, hires Osman Dervish as director—head of development... The Alpine Group promotes Alison Graab to principal from SVP.
Ballard Partners has hired Bernice Glenn Kissinger, who has focused on military and national security issues across the Indo-Pacific region, as partner and head of its new Honolulu office.
PAN appoints Zareen Fidlon as head of AI innovation, expanding her current role as SVP of integrated marketing... Alison Brod Marketing & Communications hires Ariel Moses as an SVP on its lifestyle team... Stratacomm names Kara Frank SVP and has appointed her to the firm’s executive leadership team... Nickerson promotes Alyssa Jewell to associate director, PR & communications, and Olivia Leese to associate director, design & brand.
FGS Global partner Jason Miner has joined TLG strategic communications and stakeholder engagement shop as a managing partner.
