The Hawthorn Group is an international public affairs company of senior political communications specialists. Hawthorn helps solve business and policy problems—crisis, legislative, media, customer, financial and employee—for corporations, governments, associations and non-profit organizations.

Based in Alexandria, Virginia, across the Potomac from Washington, Hawthorn operates a premier network of more than 50 state monitors and local agencies to provide on-site intelligence and support for its clients.

Specializing in complex policy issues and heavily regulated industries—beverage, banking, energy, gaming, healthcare, insurance, natural resources, security, trade and utilities—Hawthorn currently represents a diverse group of industry-leading clients.

Founded in 1992, Hawthorn ranks among the top 15 independently owned public relations firms in the U.S.