Lara Hamm

Lara Hamm is the Chief Communications Officer at Jackson Lewis P.C., where responsibilities include overseeing strategic internal communications, media and public relations initiatives, and training, along with crisis response and DEI communications for the law firm. Lara leads a team focused on translating the firm's mission and values into impactful messaging to enhance corporate positioning and brand awareness. Prior roles include Director of Communications and Public Relations at Jackson Lewis P.C., where Lara developed a reputation-building public relations program, and Public Relations Coordinator at the American Kennel Club, as well as PR Assistant at The Blackstone Group. Lara holds a BA in English from Michigan State University and certificates in Corporate Communications from Cornell University and Public Relations from NYU School of Professional Studies.