A PYMNTS Company

US: Former Justice Department spokesperson joins Vrge

By  |  June 5, 2016

Vrge Strategies has hired Emily Pierce, a former deputy director of public affairs in the Justice Department, as SVP, it said Friday morning.

    Get the Full Story

    Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required.

    yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today.

    By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

    She will advise clients on legal, policy, antirust, and homeland security issues.

    Pierce was previously acting director of public affairs and principal deputy director in the Justice Department until she joined Vrge last month, according to her LinkedIn profile. The firm noted in a statement that she advised Attorneys General Eric Holder and Loretta Lynch and other department leaders on media strategy and engagement and was responsible for explaining its policies and actions to the press. Pierce also managed the department’s strategic communications on financial fraud, mergers and antitrust violations, criminal justice reform, and encryption and surveillance.

    Full Content: PR Week

    Want more news? Subscribe to CPI’s free daily newsletter for more headlines and updates on antitrust developments around the world.