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Navigating Election Year PR Opportunities for Law Firms

By Elizabeth Lampert and Traci Stuart
June 01, 2024

This year is shaping up to be one of the fiercest election years ever. Such a significant election presents unique opportunities and major challenges for PR and communications professionals. Legal issues will take center stage throughout the election cycle, presenting opportunities for law firms to make a significant impact; while at the same time, election years are also emotionally charged. Political discourse can influence consumer attitudes toward brands and their messaging. Mindful of the nuances and with thoughtful planning, this climate offers the potential for law firms to advance their practices, preserve client relationships, and even develop fruitful new ones.

Tapping into political agendas can offer fresh angles and relevance for communications strategies. However, election years also involve navigating a landscape rife with partisan sensitivities. Law firms must tread carefully. The unpredictable undercurrents shaping 2024 underline the importance of agility. Monitor the media landscape closely and develop an adaptable and flexible communications strategy rooted in a strong foundation.

With that dash of caution, law firms, regardless of location or specialization, have an opportunity to leverage the political landscape to amplify visibility and engage relevant practice areas during an election year. For instance, in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, law firms capitalized on the immigration debate by offering expert insights, writing articles, and hosting webinars, typically politically neutral and explanatory in tone, that significantly enhanced their visibility and credibility, all while helping clients sort out the legal rollercoaster that resulted from the change in administration and related policy.

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