Lynne Baker

About Lynne Baker

An accomplished senior communications executive and attorney. Strong background in higher education communication strategy, government and community outreach, brand and reputation management, and crisis management. Communications:Strategic communications management for private and non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and publicly-traded companies- High-level crisis management addressing regulatory, legal and media issues- Brand and reputation management, media relations and community outreach- Communications strategy: technology roll-outs, strategic plans, acquisitions and divestitures- Executive positioning, speechwriting and thought leadership- Employee communications and change managementLegal:General civil litigation practice; significant experience in legal drafting- Counseled clients and litigated matters in healthcare, banking, landlord-tenant and other commercial cases involving Commercial Code, civil fraud, tortious interference, attorney-client privilege, ERISA, Civil RICO, employment discrimination, and attorney ethics, among others- Motion practice and complex discovery in state and federal court- Appellate matters in state and federal courts- Taught legal research, memoranda and brief writing, and oral argument- Law firm business development, marketing, and attorney coaching

Experience

1. Managing Director of Communications

   State Of Illinois - Illinois Student Assistance Commission

   Mar 2014 — Present · Deerfield, IL, US

   Responsible for development of agency\'s communication strategy and oversee day-to-day operation of communications function to support all divisions and advance agency\'s mission to make college affordable and accessible for Illinois students.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  BA, Communication Arts; Certificate in Women's Studies

• Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law

  JD, Law

  1986 — 1989

Skills

• Civil Litigation
• Legal Writing
• Marketing
• Government
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Communication Training
• Message Development
• Publications
• Management
• Change Management
• Commercial Litigation
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Executive Positioning
• Reputation Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Crisis Communications
• Marketing Communications
• Communications Planning
• Editing
• Strategic Communications
• Publicity
• Higher Education
• Press Releases
• Copywriting
• Writing
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Business Development
• Thought Leadership
• Crisis Management
• Integrated Marketing
• Spokesperson
• Speech Writing
• Strategy
• Training
• Leadership
• Marketing Strategy