Brian Pietsch, J.D, M.B.A. Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Responsible for strategizing and leading the organization’s state legislative agenda, overseeing lobbying activities throughout all 50 states. Lead the analysis and translation of pending legislation to determine business impact and downstream challenges. Influence positive action by leveraging internal legal and external relationships including trade associations, business partners, regulators, public officials, and business leaders. Positioned as liaison with the City of Minneapolis.Steer Ameriprise’s community relations and philanthropic efforts, directing the strategy, civic engagement, employee giving, and grant-making on a local and national level. Partner with key members in the community to embrace collaboration and promote meaningful impact.Previously, Vice President of Public Affairs & Community Relations from 2005 – 2011.

Minneapolis Mn

Directed American Express Financial Advisors Government Affairs division for all business lines, monitoring and analyzing issues to decipher business risk. Proactively established robust solutions and represented the firm’s interests and positions on issues. Oversaw complex issue analysis process including developing positions, lobbying, and managing relations.Under business name: American Express Financial Advisors (AEFA) prior to spin-off as Ameriprise Financial.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Formalized and instituted the AML and Fraud division to mitigate legal complexity and achieve compliance. Drove business value, overseeing lobbying efforts to positively influence legislative and public policy. Deciphered new requirements and led tactical strategies to improve visibility and due diligence on potential and current clients. Positioned as Money Laundering Prevention Officer and Regulatory liaison.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Led the deciphering and leadership of enterprise-wide change on major legislative provisions and laws including consumer privacy changes with Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and FCRA. Positioned as privacy expert for the organization and key contact for regulatory inquiries/consumer complaints.Early Legal Career:Positioned in the General Counsel Organization (GCO) conducting legal analysis, research, and drafting legal judgements for leadership review. Oversaw regulatory and legal requirements for compliance and drafted those into policies and procedures for the organization. Monitored and influenced legislative and public policy.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Full service law practice focused on compliance, government relations and litigation.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Served in increasingly senior roles including Compliance Consultant, Law Clerk, Conservation for Life Insurance, and Client Service.

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Ba, Business Administration And Management, General, Cum Laude

Business Administration major with minors in English Writing and Psychology

Jd, Law