Ben Newman, Esq.

President

(407) 908-7003  ext. 2
Ben@RavenRockComms.com

Ben Newman has served on the frontlines of crisis for decades. For 25 years, Ben practiced law representing regional and national healthcare systems, public entities, Fortune 500 companies, and individuals in cases involving catastrophic injuries and alleged wrongful death. From the boardroom to the courtroom, Ben has honed his advocacy and persuasion skills in defending his clients in high stakes, high dollar litigation and he has provided a steady hand, visionary leadership, and counsel in representing their interests, often in the spotlight of traditional and digital media. During his legal career, Ben earned the distinguished AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, recognizing him for his strong legal ability and high ethical standards, a distinction earned by only the top10 percent of attorneys in the country.

As a crisis communications consultant and advisor, Ben incorporates his legal experience and litigation skills to develop an impactful and credible response to reputation and brand threats. He works with a client’s corporate risk management, executive team, general counsel and outside legal team to craft compelling and persuasive crisis responses directed to targeted audiences, both internal and external. As a former partner with one of the largest and most prominent law firms in the country, Ben has represented clients in moments of crisis and has effectively navigated them through the legal and public relations challenges that often go hand in hand.

Ben received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from American University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami.  

Kirsten Telan

Public Relations Director

(407) 908-7003  ext. 3
Kirsten@RavenRockComms.com

Kirsten Telan is an accomplished public relations and marketing executive with a demonstrated history of over 25 years working in the public relations industry. Kirsten has developed in-depth knowledge of the communications needs of clients through her experience in a multitude of sectors, including sales and marketing in the tourism industry; event management and public relations for a premiere sports and entertainment venue; and while serving for over a decade as director of admissions for a prominent private school, where she created and implemented one of the finest student recruiting and enrollment management programs in the state of Florida.

Kirsten’s current clients include retail, hospitality, and nonprofit entities that rely on her to develop and maintain effective external communications, as well as event planning and sales. In addition, Kirsten is a widely followed blogger who inspires and encourages others through The Confetti Effect website. Her writing and expertise is also regularly featured on the blogging platform Medium and seven other leading publications. Kirsten is an encourager, influencer, reader, writer, hiker, traveler and growth mindset learner.

Kirsten earned a Bachelor of Science focused in Public Relations and Marketing, and a Minor in Business, from The University of Florida.