
Kessler PR Group, one of the region’s premier crisis and strategic communications firm, has added two highly regarded communications professionals with more than four decades of combined experience in legal journalism, media strategy and political communications to the team.


Founder and CEO Karen Kessler said John Francis Roman and Martin Bricketto bring a depth of expertise that will further enhance the firm’s ability to provide strategic crisis communications, litigation support and reputation management counseling to its clients.
This targeted expansion underscores Kessler PR’s commitment to deliver timely, effective, and confidential advice to clients and legal counsel facing fraught reputational threats, she said.
Bricketto was most recently managing editor for business of law and legal ethics at Law360. In 2021, he spearheaded the launch of Law360 Pulse, a standalone website focused on the inner workings of law firms and in-house legal departments.
Bricketto previously managed teams of court reporters in several states and, as a reporter, launched Law360’s New Jersey wire in 2012, covering everything from court hearings to public policy.
“Marty has spent his career at the intersection of the law and journalism,” Kessler said. “Our clients will benefit from his insights into how litigation, even frivolous lawsuits, can impact reputations
“The breadth of his attorney contacts, his fundamental understanding of the courts, and his experience guiding investigative news gathering is a major asset.”
Prior to joining Kessler PR, Roman served as director of communications for Aberdeen Township and is known for harnessing the power of social and digital platforms, crafting impactful messaging, and deftly managing media relations, Kessler said.
Roman served as a three-term Linden City Councilman and held several communications roles for the County of Union and as an aide to the County Commissioners. Roman’s diverse political and corporate network includes government officials on both sides of the aisle as well as prominent members of the private sector.
“John has a deep understanding of New Jersey government and its political landscape,” Kessler said. “His strong communications background and diverse professional network makes him an exceptional addition to our team.”