Public Affairs

We help organizations manage issues, engage the public and create consensus on important issues.

Issue management

Corporate communications

Crisis response

Public policy support

Ballot measures

Speaking engagements

Litigation communications

Over more than 40 years, Gard has developed a specialty – and a respected reputation – in  public affairs. We help clients engage on issues and policies in ways that lead to positive outcomes. Our breadth of experience allows organizations to help shape the discussion with integrity and creativity, while also achieving the results they are after.

We are also one of the Northwest’s leading crisis and litigation communications firms, helping our clients manage crisis communications and protect their integrity.

Our public affairs clients include leading companies and organizations in higher education, healthcare, manufacturing, government, energy, telecommunications, construction, agriculture and nonprofit sectors.

Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative

Spreading the legacy and impact of Oregon's renowned Bottle Bill

Global Partners

A family business that fuels the Northeast

The Standard

Driving awareness of an annual Volunteer Expo

Austin Industries

Communications and public relations for an Oregon success story

M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust

Helping one of the Northwest's largest foundations increase awareness

Tuality OHSU Affiliation

Better, together

Comcast

Promoting good work and community investment

Ameritech

Managing a change in leadership