Lex is a seasoned strategic communications advisor and CEO of Edelman Smithfield, a global financial communications boutique specializing in high-stakes financial and legal challenges. With deep expertise in litigation communications, Lex has counseled C-suites and boards of Fortune 500 companies during pivotal disputes and crises, including shareholder activism, governance conflicts, regulatory investigations, and high-profile lawsuits.
Lex is known for designing strategies that protect reputations and build stakeholder trust amid legal scrutiny. He has provided counsel on landmark litigation cases such as CBS’s governance dispute, Viacom’s shareholder lawsuits, and Walmart’s supply chain and regulatory challenges. Lex also supports clients in navigating contested and hostile M&A, leveraging a solutions-oriented approach to manage reputational and financial risks.
Under Lex’s leadership, Edelman Smithfield partners with companies to navigate the intersection of legal, financial, and reputational challenges, helping clients achieve clarity, confidence, and impactful outcomes in high-pressure environments.