Abbie McDonough serves as a communications advisor to C-Suite leaders of national and global institutions and has nearly 20 years of experience in strategic, political, and litigation communications and crisis management.

Ms. McDonough advises TLG clients on a range of complex matters involving reputation management, including congressional and third-party investigations, complex communications and stakeholder engagement campaigns, and issues management around politically sensitive situations.

She built her career helping leaders in federal and local government in Washington, D.C. develop their brands and legacies, make major announcements – including around litigation – and navigate politically sensitive situations. Ms. McDonough has expertise in juggling the communications challenges of reaching diverse audiences, from the urban and suburban communities surrounding the nation’s largest cities to rural communities that dot America’s heartland. Prior to joining TLG, she served as the communications director for D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine. She spent over a decade working on Capitol Hill, including serving as communications director for U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp. In these roles, she served as a senior advisor and worked directly with elected officials, crafting and executing strategic communications plans nationally and locally, rolling out litigation, and driving conversations on issues ranging from responsible financial services regulation to sustainable energy development to public safety and beyond. Ms. McDonough serves on the Board of Directors for the Squash + Education Alliance. She graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in history.

Industry Recognitions & Awards

• A Lawdragon “Top 100 Global Leaders in Legal Strategy and Consulting” since 2024