# HELLER

> HELLER is an independent communications and public affairs consultancy founded by Risa Heller in 2011. From offices in New York and Los Angeles, the firm advises companies, institutions, public figures and families when reputation, regulation, litigation or permission to operate is at stake. Its work spans crisis and reputation management, real estate and civic life, litigation and regulatory matters, corporate communications, issue advocacy, and media and entertainment.

- **Founded:** 2011
- **Headquarters:** New York, United States
- **Founders:** Risa Heller (Founder and CEO)
- **Products:** Crisis & Reputation Management, Real Estate & Civic Life, Litigation & Regulatory Matters, Corporate Communications, Issue Advocacy & Public Affairs
- **Notable:** Opened a Los Angeles office in 2024 led by former Netflix, Facebook and NBC News communications executive Erika Masonhall., Ranked by Chambers in Band 4 for nationwide Litigation PR & Communications in its 2026 Litigation Support guide; Risa Heller is also individually ranked., Named by Observer among its top specialty PR firms for 2025.

## Products & services

- **Crisis & Reputation Management** — Rapid fact gathering, message strategy, media response and longer-term reputation counsel for organizations and individuals under scrutiny.
- **Real Estate & Civic Life** — Communications for development projects, cultural institutions and civic groups navigating political, community and regulatory environments.
- **Litigation & Regulatory Matters** — Communications support around lawsuits, investigations, enforcement matters and other disputes with reputational consequences.
- **Corporate Communications** — Brand positioning, executive communications, transactions, leadership changes, financial communications and media relations.
- **Issue Advocacy & Public Affairs** — Campaign strategy, messaging and stakeholder engagement, often alongside government affairs and lobbying teams.
- **Media & Entertainment** — Reputation defense, transitions and profile building across entertainment, fashion, gaming, music, news, social media and sports.

## Achievements

- Opened a Los Angeles office in 2024 led by former Netflix, Facebook and NBC News communications executive Erika Masonhall.
- Ranked by Chambers in Band 4 for nationwide Litigation PR & Communications in its 2026 Litigation Support guide; Risa Heller is also individually ranked.
- Named by Observer among its top specialty PR firms for 2025.
- Co-founded NY Forever, a pandemic-era civic campaign that sought to connect at least 500,000 New Yorkers with community rebuilding work.
- Publicly credited by City & State New York with communications work connected to $225 million in taxi-medallion debt relief and government approval for the Champlain Hudson Power Express.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — HELLER’s public team roster shows a larger two-coast bench spanning government, newsrooms, corporate affairs, technology and entertainment.
- **2026-06** — Chambers’ 2026 Litigation Support guide ranks HELLER in Band 4 nationwide for Litigation PR & Communications.
- **2025-06** — Hudson River Park Trust authorized a five-year communications contract with HELLER for up to $700,000.
- **2024-05** — HELLER expanded to Los Angeles and hired Erika Masonhall to lead the office.

## Links

- Website: https://heller.inc
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/risa-heller-communications
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/RisaBHeller

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Last updated: 2026-09-24