Jennifer Mercer
Jennifer Mercer

Jennifer Mercer, who has more than 20 years of experience in restructuring communications, has joined FTI Consulting’s PR unit as a managing director based in Los Angeles.

She has handled bankruptcy, transaction and litigation communications, as well as investor relations, executive positioning and reputation management issues.

Mercer goes to FTI from Paladin Management Group, where she led strategic communications for the financial advisory.

She also has worked at Donlin Recano & Co, Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Hitachi Data Systems, MWW Group and Sitrick And Co.

“Jennifer distinguished herself long ago as one of the foremost advisors in restructuring communications, earning the respect of countless clients and advisors as well as our team," said Shannon Stucky Pritchett, global co-head of the people & transformation practice within FTI’s strategic communications segment.

Mercer expands FTI’s restructuring communications capabilities to the West Coast and will advise clients facing liquidity challenges and other forms of financial distress.