Brian Feldman is another of the countless lawyers who claim their first thoughts of joining the profession came from watching the TV show “Perry Mason.” But he’s gone a long way from dreaming about solving mysteries during cross-examinations like the TV lawyer.

Feldman spent just five years in a traditional law practice, shifting to public relations work. Today he is a senior partner at Allison + Partners, a 500-person international public relations agency where he also serves as general counsel.