Caitriona Fitzgerald Email & Phone Number

• Provide expertise to shape strong privacy and open government laws at both the state and federal level. Coordinate and manage EPIC’s policy agenda. Draft and submit hundreds of statements to Congress on topics ranging.
• Launched both the EPIC State Policy Project (2015) and the broader EPIC Policy Project (2017) in order to influence privacy and open government laws at both the state and federal level.
• Drafted a coalition framework for comprehensive federal privacy legislation supported by sixteen consumer groups.
• Co-authored The Secret Ballot at Risk: Recommendations for Protecting Democracy, a report highlighting the right to a secret ballot and how Internet voting threatens voter privacy. Show less

Boston, MA

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

The Wasserstein Public Interest Fellows Program brings outstanding public interest attorneys to Harvard Law School to counsel students about public service. The Program recognizes exemplary lawyers who have distinguished themselves in public interest work and who can advise students who are considering similar career paths. Over the course of three days on.

Boston, MA

• Coordinate and manage Senator Finegold’s policy agenda and direct the actions and staff of his office. Negotiate with executive agencies, other legislative offices, and interested parties to advance the Senator’s.
• Created a successful budget amendment establishing a $2… Show more Coordinate and manage Senator Finegold’s policy agenda and direct the actions and staff of his office. Negotiate with executive agencies, other.
• Created a successful budget amendment establishing a $2 million grant for police departments with low per-capita spending on police personnel, resulting in a $631,000 grant award for Senator Finegold’s district. Grant.
• Drafted significant election law reform legislation enacted into law, An Act Reforming Election Laws, Chapter 111 of the Acts of 2014. Provisions included early voting and online voter registration.
• Worked with community hospitals to create ideas to ensure their survival in the health care marketplace during debate on health care cost containment. Drafted successful amendments to health care bill with an eye.
• Served as “ambassador” for the Senator, buffering communication with other government officials, lobbyists, and interested parties. Acted as a representative for the Senator at meetings and events. Show less

Boston, MA

Draft legislation filed by Senator in coordination with Chief of Staff. During formal session, track debate and advise Senator Finegold on pending legislation. Coordinate all Election Laws committee work for Senator Finegold, including organizing and staffing committee hearings, redrafting committee bills, and general committee administration.

Boston, MA

• Drafted legislation and prepared committee redrafts of bills, including those on wind energy siting reform, public utility company accountability, bottle recycling, and appliance efficiency. Served as the primary.
• Drafted major public utility accountability legislation enacted into law, An Act Relative to Public Utility Companies, Chapter 133 of the Acts of… Show more Drafted legislation and prepared committee redrafts of bills.
• Drafted major public utility accountability legislation enacted into law, An Act Relative to Public Utility Companies, Chapter 133 of the Acts of 2009. Worked with House and Senate conference committee members to reach.
• Analyzed pending legislation, prepared bill summaries, and made recommendations to the House Chairman regarding action to be taken by the committee.
• Drafted committee comments on regulations issued by relevant state agencies, specifically regulatory changes to the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), solar carve-out regulations (SRECs), and changes to biomass.
• Developed talking points, press releases, and speeches with the Chairman’s Press Secretary. Show less

Boston, MA

Contributed substantially to preparation for an administrative trial at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regarding accommodation for religious beliefs, and drafted the subsequent post-trial brief. Performed legal research and writing on a wide range of civil liberties issues, including the legislative history of pre-trial detention and bail for.

Boston, MA

Researched and analyzed a broad range of policy and legislative issues. Developed and presented to the Attorney General a legislative proposal regarding manufactured housing community law. Conducted a multi-state analysis of gaming law, as well as a summary of proposed gaming bills in Massachusetts. Drafted proposed legislation for possible submission to.

Washington, D.C.

Drafted congressional testimony regarding a phone record security bill. Co-wrote a complaint submitted to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the privacy implications of Google Inc.’s proposed acquisition of a major online advertising firm. Assisted in the drafting of an amicus brief for submission to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.

Cambridge, MA

Conducted legal research, wrote bench memoranda, and drafted opinions and jury instructions on various civil and criminal matters. Research topics included search and seizure law, evidentiary issues, real estate, and torts. Assisted judge in courtroom proceedings.

Founded and managed a successful web-hosting and development business. Wrote business development plan. Managed business decisions and finances. Devised marketing strategies and designed advertisements.

Developed and managed websites for a mid-sized client base. Managed consultants to complete projects within budget and time constraints. Responded to RFPs and performed direct client management.

Juris Doctor

Activities and Societies: Elected Student Representative, Student Bar Association: Vice Chair (2007/08), Governing Council Representative.

Bachelor Of Arts, Computer Science

Minor in Business Studies.