The Real Deal published a recent news item entitled “LA’s hired guns” that features Englander Knabe and calls the firm “one of the most connected and effective players in LA. The story also quotes EKA Partner Jeff McConnell.
Englander Knabe & Allen Senior Vice President Alex Cherin recently published a reminiscence in OCWeekly.com about childhood memories of an XTRA-AM “treasure hunt” promotion. Click here to read the article. The piece was recently given a journalism award from the Los Angeles Press Club. Congratulations, Alex!
KFI published a recent news item entitled “City Lobbyists Were Paid More Than $13M in First Quarter of 2019,” and it includes a mention of Englander Knabe & Allen as being the top-paid lobbyist in Los Angeles for that time period:
The top 10 lobbying firms in the first quarter were paid more than $6.5 million, representing 48.4 percent of all payments received.
Englander Knabe and Allen was the highest-paid lobbying firm, receiving nearly $1.7 million, according to the commission report.
Los Angeles, May 6, 2019 – Englander Knabe & Allen (EKA, a nationally recognized strategic communications firm specializing in public and private sector services, announced the establishment of a joint venture partnership with AP Triton Consulting, LLC, the leader in fire safety, deployment studies, EMS system review, fire prevention services and cost recovery and revenue management services.
AP Triton CEO and Managing Partner Mike DuRee, who served as Long Beach Fire Chief until his retirement in 2018, will lead the AP Triton team. AP Triton was formed in 2014 by retired Fire Chief Kurt Henke and retired Assistant Fire Chief Scott Clough. The 3 partners have over 90 years of experience in the Fire Service, including the delivery of emergency medical services and all-risk fire/emergency response.
The joint firm draws on the complementary strengths of the two firms: AP Triton’s consulting services to cities, counties, special districts, as well as public, private and industrial providers of EMS and fire services with EKA’s government affairs, political campaigns, reputation and crisis communications, association management and litigation support capabilities.
“We are excited to add AP Triton’s talents and relationships to the EKA family. This partnership will enhance several areas where our firm is already well positioned,” said EKA Managing Partner Matt Knabe. “AP Triton is widely viewed as the industry leader in fire life safety for development, land use and events. They provide consulting services for ambulance and EMS billing systems, in addition to data collection, quality improvement, compliance programs and public-private partnerships.
“We are proud to join forces with EKA. This new partnership is an exciting opportunity for both organizations to combine our talent and experience to assist clients with specific government and fire service needs. We look forward to the benefits this partnership will bring,” said Mike DuRee.
“The partnership will enhance our public safety practice. For three decades, Chief DuRee was an instrumental part of both labor and management, serving as President and Vice President of the Firefighters Association prior to moving up the management ranks. Mike served as President of the Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs Association, President of the California Fire Chiefs Association, and EMS Section Chair of the International Association of Metropolitan Fire Chiefs, representing over 300 Fire Chiefs from the largest Fire Departments worldwide,” added Knabe.
Prior to becoming the Fire Chief of California’s seventh largest fire department, Chief Henke served as Union President of one of the state’s largest labor groups, serving multiple cities and Districts. In addition, he was the Chairman of the California Metropolitan Fire Chiefs. “Chief Clough is most noted for his work in creating California’s Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT) program. He is currently involved in establishing similar programs in Oregon, Washington, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Alaska. We look forward to the benefits this partnership will bring to our clients,” concluded Knabe.
About Englander Knabe & Allen
Englander Knabe & Allen is a strategic communications firm specializing in lobbying and government, legislative and policy advocacy, development and entitlements, crisis management, political campaigns, cannabis policy, surface transportation, expert witness services, and media training. EKA’s roster of over 100 clients includes companies such as Motorola, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, LegalZoom, AT&T, BNSF Railway, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Association of Deputy District Attorneys, Waste Management, and Coca-Cola. For more information visit www.ekapr.com
Contact:
Eric Rose (213) 741-1500 x 525 or eric@ekapr.com
Englander Knabe & Allen partner Eric Rose, (Head of the crisis, reputation and litigations communications practice) was recently quoted in an Associated Press article titled “Jussie Smollett’s career could struggle to get back on track.” In the article, Rose discusses the Enormous backlash has emerged since Chicago prosecutors announced that they were dropping 16 felony counts that accused the “Empire” actor of falsely reporting to police that he was assaulted by two men in downtown Chicago.
Rose is quoted as saying: “My gut tells me that the public does not believe that he is innocent. They believe there was some sort of favoritism. That he cut a deal because of his wealth and power. It’s not good for him.” Rose said he doesn’t think Smollett is innocent and the actor needs to “come clean” if he wants any chance to restore his image. “Smollett can continue to have roles in Hollywood and act and perform and be well accepted as soon as he takes responsibility.”
EKA partner Eric Rose was quoted in an LVRJ article detailing the issues surrounding Wynn Resorts’ pending gaming license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
“If Wynn Resorts is going to make a bold move it must be done immediately because the importance of the (Massachusetts) gaming license cannot be overstated,” said Eric Rose, a California-based partner at crisis management firm Englander Knabe & Allen.
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Locally owned companies three6ixty (360) and Englander Knabe & Allen (EKA) have combined their individual brands and merged into one company. The two companies will operate under the ownership of EKA but maintain their individual brands.
Led by Dana A. Sayles, AICP, three6ixty is a successful Southern California planning services firm. The firm’s play on “360” derives from its ability to offer clients a full range of planning services, and a complete view of a client’s project’s path to success. Three6ixty’s detailed knowledge of local planning requirements and their thorough analytics-based methodologies have served the broad public and private real estate development community well for more than a decade.
“I am thrilled to offer this opportunity to our clients. Dana and her team help with every aspect of the development process, from land acquisition through finished product. They specialize in complex and large scale projects including multi-family residential, mixed-use developments, commercial/creative office space, foodservice and hospitality projects. Many of our clients will benefit from the addition of three6ixty to the services currently being offered by Jeff McConnell and Tina Choi,” said EKA Managing Partner Matt Knabe.
With well over 100 years of combined expertise and a deep commitment to exceptional service, both firms have skillfully advised and zealously represented clients in a wide range of specialized land use matters.
“As we look for ways to expand and continue to grow our business, we are pleased to enhance our resources and expertise through a strategic merger. EKA is the largest public affairs and advocacy firm in the Southern California, and their extensive reach across the region made my decision to merge with them an obvious choice,” said Sayles. “From the first time I worked with EKA on a project, it was clear that our companies make a winning combination. We are excited about delivering a service that Southern California businesses with land use needs can depend on and be proud of. I look forward to joining the well-respected and successful professionals at EKA,” continued Sayles.
EKA partner Eric Rose was quoted in a recent Las Vegas Review-Journal article on the MGM Resorts suing victims as it pursues that legal strategy regarding the worst mass shooting in American history. MGM served all the victims with legal notices and is asking lawyers for the victims to accept the legal notices on their behalf, offering to donate $500 to charity for each legal process accepted:
Eric Rose, a partner at California- based crisis management firm Englander Knabe & Allen said MGM’s charity offer is too late.
“The time to have made the million dollar charity donation offer to everyone they are suing was when they announced the litigation,” said Rose.
Alex Cherin, Senior Vice President at Englander Knabe & Allen and Executive Director of the California Trucking Association, is quoted in a story regarding California lawmakers impacting truckers.
“It’s going to force the industry to take a second look at some practices companies may be using and re-examining relationships with retail partners,” said Alex Cherin, an executive director of the California Trucking Association.
EKA partner and general counsel Adam Englander was quoted in a recent ABC7 piece on the California legislature passing a bill to extend last call to 4AM in selected areas of the state:
“Los Angeles has become an international city, and the ability to, in designated areas, in designated cities, to be able to be open till 4 a.m. is a great idea, that time has come,” Adam Englander, Executive Director of Greater Los Angeles Hospitality Association, said.