I’ve worn many hats in my career and experienced Washington from the critical vantage points that will give you the perspective you need to succeed here. My perspective is formed by years in government and the private sector working with great minds to shape U.S. trade policy.
My experience on both sides of the Capitol during an era of rapidly evolving trade politics has impacted my view that substance will drive the outcome, but relationships will too. As Chief International Trade Counsel for the Senate Finance Committee and Trade Counsel for the House Ways and Means Committee, I worked on significant pieces of trade legislation and trade agreements with Republican and Democratic colleagues. I drafted legislation, press releases, floor speeches, and many thank you notes. Hard work, kindness, and respect pay off and people will remember you for it.
As a partner in a big Washington law firm, I represented companies and trade associations on international trade policy and regulatory matters. Having been in my clients’ shoes during my own time in the corporate and trade association worlds, I understood what they needed and how to deliver.
I hold a B.A. from the University of Michigan, a J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law, and an L.L.M. from The George Washington University Law School. I like to spend my free time with family and friends, cheering on my kids at soccer and dance, traveling, or catching a show at my favorite place in D.C. – the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
