James Lynch uses deep experience supporting Fortune 500 companies, U.S. presidential campaigns, and sports organizations to help industry leaders effectively communicate their news–both negative and positive. James is a senior advisor to Arena Advisory Group based in New York.
James provides media training for leading corporate executives, politicians and professional athletes, and has authored numerous op-eds for clients that have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN and Fox News.
James previously served on a team for Howard Schultz as he explored a U.S. presidential campaign. Prior to this, he spent nearly a decade working with former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer as part of a boutique communications firm. James got his start working on the communications team for Senator John McCain’s 2008 U.S. presidential campaign.
James holds a B.A. in Communication, Law, Economics, and Government from American University. He is a Trustee and Secretary at the New Jersey Boys State Foundation and Dean of Communications for the American Legion Jersey Boys State.
James has Advised
Sector Expertise
- Politics
- Sports
- Media
- Crisis
- Thought Leadership