Brian Pitts

Brian Pitts has extensive work experience in public relations and media relations. Brian started their career as an Account Executive at Porter Novelli in 1998, where they progressed to the role of Senior Account Executive and eventually became the Director of Media Relations. At Porter Novelli, their responsibilities included directing strategic media relations campaigns for corporate clients and managing a team of account staff members.

In 2003, Brian joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP as a Firmwide Public Relations Manager. Brian was responsible for managing public relations activities and implementing strategic PR plans for the firm.

In 2008, Brian moved to Mayer Brown as the Assistant Director of Public Relations. Here, their role involved overseeing public relations efforts and providing strategic counsel to the firm.

In 2011, Brian was appointed as the Head of National Media and Communications at Jenner & Block. Brian held this position until 2012, where they were responsible for managing national media relations for the firm.

From 2013 to the present, Brian has been working at Hill & Knowlton as a Senior Vice President, where they hold a leadership role in the company.

Brian Pitts has a Master's of Science degree in Sports Management -- PR from the University of Illinois Chicago. Brian also holds a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.