Bernstein Shur Expands Government Relations and Public Affairs Team

Mary-Erin Casale Joins Firm with Focus on Crisis Communications and Public Affairs

Portland and Augusta, ME and Manchester, NH (February 23, 2021) – Bernstein Shur is expanding its political affairs and political consulting practice with the addition of Mary-Erin Casale, an experienced communications professional who joins the firm’s Portland office.

“Mary-Erin has an extensive background in strategic political communications in both the government and nonprofit sector and will help Bernstein Shur provide the expert guidance and comprehensive campaign planning that our clients expect,” said David Farmer, Managing Director of the Bernstein Shur Group. “Mary-Erin’s demonstrated success in managing media relations, crisis communications and making complex ideas understandable, along with her knowledge of legislative affairs and advocacy campaigns, will strengthen our public affairs team. Mary-Erin is an incredible talent, and we look forward to expanding the services we can offer our clients.”

Casale most recently served as Senior Policy Advisor and Communications Director to the ME Speaker of the House. She has also worked for the ME Association of Nonprofits, the ME Democratic Party and spent five years at a political consulting practice in Washington, DC.

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