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Washington, Dc, Us

Provided analysis on regulatory and legislative developments related to housing finance policy in order to advise clients on regulatory compliance and strategic business operations. Conducted research for clients by monitoring congressional hearings, tracking financial services legislation, and drafting memoranda to analyze the impact on clients’ business activities and regulatory compliance systems. The firm’s clients span the spectrum of the housing finance system and include mortgage-backed securities (MBS) trading desks, mortgage servicers, trade associations, private mortgage insurers, and real estate investment trusts (REITs). Supported senior staff to provide program management services to the Federal Home Loan Bank System, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Washington, Dc, Us

As a Legislative Analyst, attended congressional hearings and meetings to monitor and analyze legislative actions regarding housing finance reform, Dodd-Frank implementation, asset management firms, and cybersecurity.Served as Interim Director of Advocates for Insurance Modernization (AIM) and managed an advocacy council comprised of three former state insurance commissioners to advocate for reforms to the U.S. insurance regulatory system and serve as a resource for federal policymakers. Tracked regulatory and legislative developments affecting the property and casualty insurance industry by engaging congressional offices and the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Federal Insurance Office (FIO). Developed and executed a strategies to advance reforms that promote consumer protection, competitive markets, and economic growth.

Hartford, Connecticut, Us

Generated reports on committee meetings, hearings, press conferences, and working groups held by the Connecticut General Assembly to track legislation and aide in formulating advocacy strategies for clients’ interests. Served as the firm’s liaison to the Municipal Tax Authority division of the Municipal Opportunities & Regional Efficiencies (M.O.R.E.) Commission and monitored related legislation in the Insurance, Finance, Appropriations, Commerce, and Higher Education Committees.

Detroit, Mi, Us

Analyzed the legal implications of the Detroit Works Project to advise the Detroit Mayor’s Office on the legality and implementation of specific elements of the initiative. Wrote legal memoranda for Detroit and Michigan lawmakers on expanding the use of imminent domain to spur economic development, the application of personal liability for demolitions associated with urban renewal programs, and proposed environmental regulations.

Washington, Dc, Us

Served in the main district office for U.S. Representative John D. Dingell (D-MI). Conducted extensive constituent casework related to federal agencies and programs including Social Security, Medicare, the Internal Revenue Service, Veterans Affairs, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Communicated legislative initiatives, political positions, and vote record to constituents and articulated policy between the Washington, DC and district offices. Fielded questions pertaining to healthcare reform bills and formulated responses, both oral and written, under the guidance of the Capitol Hill legislative staff.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, Us

Contributed statistical and legal analysis of annual reports and stock exchange filings in order to record, monitor, and investigate corporate governance compliance trends among companies listed on one or more Indian stock exchange. Presented a comparative analysis of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (United States) and Clause 49 (India) to highlight the backgrounds, policies, and operations of the statutory sets of corporate governance standards.

Bachelor Of Arts, History, Political Science Minor

Doctor Of Law (Jd), Concentration In Tax