Public Affairs
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

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Sharing the visions and honoring the identity of a proud Northwest Tribe

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