Counsel clients on special situations and high-stakes issues at the nexus of the capital markets and public policy. Experienced across a variety of contested situations – including shareholder activism, M&A, litigation and restructuring – as well as corporate crisis, issues management programs and public affairs campaigns.https://www.sloanepr.com/team/joseph-germani/

Advised clients in the financial, healthcare/pharmaceutical, and technology industries on strategic communications challenges. Focus areas included M&A, shareholder activism, issues management, public affairs, and media relations. Previous Positions:Account Researcher, March 2012 - March 2013Intern, January - March 2012

Researched, drafted, and edited articles and press releases; built databases for client events and pitched to potential sponsors; executed phone and email marketing campaigns for events and advertising opportunities

Wrote two articles per month on Europe-related lectures and events for monthly departmental newsletter distributed to 750 recipients; proofread articles; obtained photographs for newsletter

Prepared reports on Congressional hearings, pending legislation (including energy, vehicle safety, and service of process legislation), new industry regulations, press conferences, and industry meetings used to brief senior company management; coordinated lobbying meetings with members of Congress and their staff; monitored and prepared clips of automotive industry news; managed the 2010-2011 Mazda Foundation grant proposal process (processed 300 applications); drafted correspondence; handled phone inquiries

Researched and prepared reports on international trade issues, trade statistics, and corporations; wrote briefings on Congressional hearings and think tank conferences; compiled information for “Who’s Who” newsletter and other publications; designed event promotional materials; provided event logistical support

Edited weekly publications and Occasional Reports; wrote event summaries emailed to subscription list of over 20,000; prepared event transcriptions; researched and generated analytical memos on current events; provided logistical assistance at events; drafted grant proposals; updated web publications using TYPO3; handled phone inquiries

Researched and wrote articles on foreign affairs and diplomacy (articles featured on Real Clear World and the International Relations and Security Network websites); edited interview transcripts and articles for publication