Brandon Messina

Brandon Messina is a Partner in the New York office. He advises public and private companies in many industries on communications strategies in special situations, including in connection with high-stakes litigation and government investigations, crises, management changes, and other sensitive reputational and legal matters, as well as on long-term corporate and media positioning.

Recent representations include a leading healthcare technology company in connection with a DOJ enforcement action and settlement over alleged violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute and the False Claims Act; an international bank in connection with a DOJ investigation into alleged violations of U.S. sanctions laws; a preeminent philanthropic organization in connection with whistleblower allegations and retaliation claims; a well-known public company in connection with the high-profile departure of a senior executive; a leading alternative asset manager in connection with a gender discrimination lawsuit; and high-profile individuals in connection with a range of federal and state litigation matters. Brandon also contributes to the firm's pro bono representation of a leading civil rights organization focused on LGBTQ issues.

Brandon advised Tesla in connection with the SEC enforcement action and settlement over alleged violations of U.S. securities laws; Tyson Foods and Time Inc. in connection with senior-level management changes; and Starwood Hotels in connection with its contested acquisition by Marriott.

Earlier in his career, Brandon was an attorney in the corporate practice at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.

Brandon graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in political science and earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School.