A Latin root for integrity.
Uncompromising in truthfulness, sincerity of heart, and reliability.
Also complete in itself, whole and undivided.
Authenticity, Clarity, and Integrity
Integer is a communications, crisis, and PR agency with clients from diverse industries with high-stakes communications needs.
We understand the importance of effective communication in today’s business climate. Whether you’re facing challenges or embracing opportunities, Integer’s team is here to guide you through communications strategies that underscore truth and authenticity in leadership.
Who We Serve
Working with law firms and legal technology companies, financial services and fintech companies, associations and nonprofits, and other highly regulated businesses, Integer and its clients have at least one thing in common: They want to lead with authenticity, clarity, and integrity in their communications.
Crisis Management and Litigation PR
We provide strategic guidance to CEOs and company/firm management who face
communications challenges. We take the opportunity to help clients foster connections with
partners, employees, and clients despite change, growth, and crisis.
We have collaborated with clients facing complex and multifaceted challenges, including:
• Cyber breaches
• Employee misconduct
• Financial fraud
• Leadership changes
• Sexual allegations and abuse
Our team has guided clients from industries such as:
• Accounting
• Associations and nonprofits
• Banking and financial services
• Construction
• Economic development
• Education
• Energy
• Entertainment and hospitality
• Fintech
• Government
• Life sciences
• Insurance
• Healthcare
• Law
• Manufacturing
• Media
• Real estate
• Religious organizations
• Sports
• Technology
Thought Leadership
Building reputations requires proactive communications, and Integer works with professionals to enhance their business development goals with media relations, content development, and media training. We understand time is limited and that business development functions are often backburnered. We jump in immediately and start building reputations that catch the attention of potential clients.
Proven Track Record
Integer is led by a seasoned PR professional with a background in legal marketing and communications. We have counseled thousands of professionals over 20-plus years through crisis, media relations, and marketing opportunities. Clients praise the team for its “keen understanding of the media and how it operates,” and “voice of reason and strength during difficult times.”
Chambers & Partners consistently ranks our leadership in its Crisis PR & Communications and Litigation Support guides. Chambers’ research is considered among the most rigorous and trusted benchmarks for lawyers and the professionals who help them support their clients. In 2024, our founder, Monica Smith, was named among Lawdragon’s 100 Global Leaders in Legal Strategy & Consulting.
At Integer, we are your strategic partner, dedicated to helping you navigate the complexities of communication with authenticity, clarity, and integrity. Trust us to guide you through challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and build a reputation that stands out in today’s dynamic business environment.
Our Leadership
Monica Smith
Monica Smith serves leaders and their organizations with crisis communications, litigation PR, and media relations. From diverse industries with high-stakes communications needs, her clients have included law firms, legal technology companies, financial services, government organizations, associations and nonprofits, and other highly regulated businesses. They all have one thing in common: They want to lead with authenticity, clarity, and integrity in their communications.
Coaching CEOs and company / firm management on issues related to leadership, succession planning, and communications, Monica helps them connect with their partners, employees, and clients on matters related to change, growth, and crisis. She has had the opportunity to work alongside clients facing challenges such as employee misconduct, financial fraud, sexual abuse in the church, cybersecurity breaches, and a number of leadership and succession planning challenges.
Monica’s clients have come to count on her when times are bright, too – she guides attorneys and other professionals in creating business development-driven thought leadership programs. From media relations to content development and media training, Monica has worked across nearly every legal practice area, helping build reputations that catch the attention of potential clients.
Prior to forming Integer, Monica spent 17 years in leading public relations agencies. She began her career working in a global law firm. She earned her undergraduate degree from Stetson University.
Monica lives in Columbia, South Carolina. She and her husband are the proud parents of a middle-school aged son. Monica is an aspiring golfer and as the daughter of a professional chef, a fan of great food and wine.