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Jeffrey Gallagher*

Senior Public Affairs Advisor & Crisis Communications Specialist
Michael Best Strategies LLC

*Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law.

Milwaukee
790 N Water Street, Suite 2500
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Overview

As a senior associate with Michael Best Strategies, Jeff focuses in the areas of public affairs and public relations.

Prior to joining Strategies, Jeff gained extensive media relations experience working with the Milwaukee Police Department since late 2013. He managed media and public inquiries, coordinated high-profile government and media visits, facilitated interviews, and created content for websites, social media platforms, and print materials. Jeff previously was a freelance media producer for the House of Harley Davidson’s 110th Anniversary celebration. For five years, he was a television newscast producer in both Milwaukee and Green Bay, where he created scripts, conducted live coverage, and produced segments.

Experience

  • Responded to critical incidents involving the Milwaukee Police Department to coordinate media briefings and begin process of crisis management.

Honors & Recognitions

  • Letter of Commendation, Milwaukee Police Department Chief Edward Flynn (for media coordination of story involving MPD Police Officer who donated school supplies to Milwaukee students), 2015
  • Letter of Commendation, Milwaukee Police Department Chief Alfonso Morales (for work done in the MPD Public Information Office), 2018

Education

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