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Firm on Second-Name Basis With L.A. Lawmakers

Partners related to public officials say they avoid conflicts of interest.

July 18, 2011 By Joel Russell Read More Los Angeles Business Journal

How much name recognition is too much? That’s the question for lobbying firm Englander Knabe & Allen.

Two of the firm’s name partners have close relatives who are prominent elected politicians in Los Angeles County. Partner Matt Knabe is the son of Don Knabe, longtime member of the Board of Supervisors. Managing Partner Harvey Englander is uncle to Mitch Englander, who became a member of the Los Angeles City Council on July 1. In addition, Harvey Englander’s son Joshua works for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority as its Washington, D.C., lobbyist. Do these names and any potential conflicts of interest help or hinder the growth of EKA, which is ranked second on the Business Journal’s list of public relations firms with revenue of $6.8 million?

Growth at Englander Knabe and Allen (EKA) continues with the announcement of its wholly owned subsidiary EKA Campaigns, a full service campaign consulting firm focusing on issues campaigning, independent expenditures, and targeted candidate consulting. Today, EKA announces the introduction of Chris Bryan who will manage the new venture.

EKA Campaigns will operate as an independent entity under the umbrella of Englander Knabe and Allen. EKA Campaigns will focus on issues campaigning but also will offer services to a select group of candidates and committees wishing to take advantage of EK&A’s wealth of expertise creating effective independent expenditures, public affairs campaigns, and candidate campaigns that win.

May 13, 2011 By Joel Russell Read More Los Angeles Business Journal

Juan F. Garza, a multi-disciplinary professional most recently a key Southern California manager at Republic Services, a Fortune 500 company and the nation’s second largest disposal company, is joining Englander Knabe & Allen (EKA) as Vice President.

Juan is a successful government and public affairs professional with multiple government and media contacts at the local, regional, state and federal levels. His advocacy accomplishments include helping obtain over $300 million in public funds for projects related to port development, intermodal transportation, state-of-the-art security technology, leading environmental initiatives, water resources, seawater desalination, water infrastructure and waste transportation.

April 4, 2011

Englander Knabe & Allen (EK&A) has been ranked the 2nd largest independent public relations firm in the Los Angeles region, according to the Los Angeles Business Journal.

Harvey Englander, founding partner at the six-year-old agency credits partner commitment and the firm's capabilities with the company's growth over the past six years. "We are honored to be recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal. Our ranking reflects the vitality of our agency, and also the versatility of our fully-integrated services. With the economy beginning to strengthen, I fully expect us to continue to grow," said Englander.

Englander, Knabe & Allen continues to grow in sluggish economy - PR firm moves up on LA Business Journal ranking
Los Angeles, March 31, 2010
Englander Knabe & Allen (EK&A) a leader in public affairs consulting today announced that it ranked number seven in fee income for 2009 on the newly released list of independent public relations firms in a survey conducted by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

Politically Sharp Harvey Englander on the limits of campaign reform
By Howard Blume
The caterers were hustling and the booze flowing at this New Year´s Eve fundraiser for a congressional candidate in the posh Holmby Hills. The mood was growing happy and generous, and campaign consultant Harvey A. Englander was convinced his guests would be willing to exceed the federal limits on contributions of $1,000 a calendar year.

Unified Front Defeats Council
Los Angeles Daily News
Like battlefield generals, a cadre of Los Angeles business leaders and lobbyists marshaled a strategy to win a rare, and at least temporary, victory last week at City Hall.

When the going gets rough, heroes come out in droves
Rick Orlov, Columnist
Speaking of diabetes, the annual Los Angeles Political Roast held last week raised money for research into the disease, with Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa the target of barbs at the Century Plaza Hotel gala.

Veteran Aviation & Public Relations Executive To Join Englander & Associates as Partner
October 7, 2008
Englander and Associates announced today that veteran aviation and public relations executive Paul A. Haney will join the strategic communications and public affairs firm in November as a partner helping aerospace, airline and other travel-related companies develop and execute strategies to achieve their goals.

Englander & Associates Recognized as the Fastest Growing Communications Firm in Los Angeles
Apr 07, 2008
Celebrating its 3rd Anniversary, the Public Relations, Public Affairs, Crisis Communications and Issues Management Firm Ranked the 10th Largest in Los Angeles.

Firm Strengthens Crisis and Litigation Communications Capability
Jan. 11, 2008
Englander and Associates, a public affairs and issues management firm based in Southern California announced today that it has significantly bolstered its crisis communications and litigation practice with the addition of Dr. Lawrence Ash, a counselor with extensive experience in crisis communications matters.

Fast Growing Public Affairs Firm Adds Former Senior VP to Management Team
Dec. 18, 2007
Englander and Associates announced today that Ruben Gonzalez has become a Partner. For the past 19 months, Ruben served as Senior Vice President with Englander & Associates, providing strategic counsel to meet the public, government, and media affairs needs of Englander and Associates clients.

Veteran Public Relations Executive Joins Englander & Associates as Partner
Feb. 1, 2007
Eric Rose, former Senior Vice President at Weber Shandwick, today announced that The Rose Group, a communications consulting firm specializing in public affairs, corporate communications, employee and media relations, crisis and issue management, and media training, has joined forces with Englander and Associates.

Finn Sees Mailings as the Edge in His 1st District Victory
June 4, 1981
By JOSH GETLIN, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
As Howard Finn savored Tuesday´s victory over Jim keysor in the Los Angeles City Council´s 1st District, he admitted his controversial mail campaign had made a decisive difference in the race.