Geographic expansion Cornerstone is expanding its footprint with a new Nashville, Tennessee office and leadership team, signaling a push into the Tennessee market and potential cross-state client opportunities in government relations and public affairs.

Leadership depth Recent principal acquisitions in Tennessee (Kevin Crawford, JP Homik, Garrett Johnson) indicate a strategy of strengthening local market credibility and attracting mid to large-scale clients seeking experienced regional government affairs leadership.

Employee ownership As an employee-owned, bipartisan firm with a strong ethics culture, Cornerstone can be positioned to win clients prioritizing internal governance, long-term stability, and collaborative stakeholder engagement in lobbying and public affairs.

Award momentum Recent PR Daily awards for media relations and digital campaigns demonstrate proven capabilities in strategic communications, media engagement, and measurable impression impact that can be expanded into integrated campaigns for clients.

Full-service appeal With offerings spanning government relations, public affairs, strategic communications, and advisory services, there are cross-sell opportunities to existing clients and prospects seeking holistic policy, communications, and regulatory strategies at the federal and state levels.