Scott Hoeflich Joins RLM Finsbury as Senior Vice President

Former Senator Specter Chief of Staff and Communications Director expands public affairs and communications capabilities in the Firm’s Washington, D.C. office

NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RLM Finsbury announced today that Scott Hoeflich, a former Chief of Staff and Communications Director for Senator Arlen Specter, will join the Firm as a Senior Vice President. Scott will be based in the Firm’s Washington, D.C. office where he will focus primarily on assignments at the intersection of strategic communications and public affairs.

Walter Montgomery, CEO of RLM Finsbury, said: “With the addition of Scott, we are reinforcing the Firm’s commitment to building a world-class D.C.-based practice. Scott brings to the Firm a strong knowledge of the legislative processes, effective campaign management strategies, and communications tactics that resonate with policymakers and other key stakeholders. His insights and experience will offer tremendous value to our global clients as they look to navigate the landscape in our capital and grow over the long term.”

Hoeflich will work closely with Stephen Labaton, Partner and former New York Times journalist, and Eric Eve, Partner and veteran public policy strategist.

Hoeflich spent the majority of his career with Senator Specter’s office, starting as an intern and progressing through a series of positions, including Communications Director, to become Chief of Staff. He also oversaw efforts involving the Senator’s role as Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and of the Appropriations subcommittee that oversees all federal spending on health care and education.

Following his tenure with Senator Specter, Hoeflich joined IKON where he worked on a range of public affairs and communications projects for companies in the pharmaceutical and transportation sectors, among others.

Hoeflich is a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College and holds a bachelor’s degree in government.

About RLM Finsbury:

RLM Finsbury is a global leader in strategic communications and a trusted adviser to many of the world's most successful companies. The firm has managed some of the most complex, high-profile communications challenges and crises of the last three decades, including some of the largest international M&A transactions, IPOs and other capital raisings, proxy fights, corporate restructurings, and public affairs policy campaigns, as well as major litigation and government investigations. With offices in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, RLM Finsbury provides expert counsel and support to clients around the world on interactions with the media, financial markets, employees, governments, and other vital stakeholders. RLM Finsbury was created from the 2011 merger of New York-based Robinson Lerer & Montgomery and London-based Finsbury. For more information, please visit www.RLMFinsbury.com.