Justin Perras

Managing Director

Justin brings more than 20 years of communications experience to Prosek. He previously was the global director of media relations at White & Case, LLP, a global law firm. Justin worked with the firm’s leadership on corporate positioning and communications, financial results reporting and crisis communications, and managed the global media relations team across Europe, the Middle East and Africa and in Asia-Pacific. Justin previously managed communications at J.P. Morgan’s Corporate & Investment Bank, where he covered credit, debt, securitized products, custody and clearing businesses for the institution. He later led media and internal communications for Credit Suisse’s Asset Management business.

Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, Justin spent more than four years at Dukas Public Relations, leading its financial services practice. Justin holds a BA in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating in 1997. Between then and his arrival at DPR, Justin worked at PR firms covering clients in industries like health care, non-profit, technology, consumer and education.

What are you most proud of in your career? 

Working with some of the biggest names in financial and professional services while building and managing comprehensive, complex and high-profile communications strategies.

Name one thing most people don’t know about you.

My grandfather was a professional ice hockey goalie in the 1930s and 40s, and I have his scrapbook with all of the original newspaper articles.

What are your greatest strengths as a marketing and communications practitioner?

I remain calm and collected when things around me are chaotic, I take time to step back and see all the angles and I always try and lead by example.

How does your team put “Next” to work?

We always think about what more we can do for our clients—leveraging new technologies, tapping into media trends and anticipating global developments—and live ahead of the curve. Our clients are leaders in their industries, and we want them viewed as such.

What three hobbies or activities do you enjoy most? 

Playing and watching sports, spending time with my household full of kids and dogs, and trying as many new restaurants as I can.

What’s your favorite part of the workday? 

The evening, when I look back on all that my colleagues and I accomplished and reset for a new day.