David Ris Email & Phone Number

I am a recruiter with The McCormick Group, a national executive search firm based in Washington DC. My specialties are Legal, Tax Accounting and Government Relations. I conduct retained and contingency searches for law and accounting firms, consulting firms, corporations and trade associations.I also represent candidates, with a particular specialty in assisting senior level government officials as they transition into the private sector. Among my many placements are a former Senior Counsel on the House Financial Services Committee, a former Deputy Assistant Secretary from Treasury’s Office of International Affairs, a former International Tax Counsel from Treasury, a former Chief Tax Counsel on Senate Finance Committee, a former Member of the Federal Communications Commission, a Counsel from the Senate Commerce Committee, and a former Ways & Means Committee Chief Tax Counsel.I have also completed successful lateral assignments, placing lobbyists, Counsels and Partners with specialties in Tax, Telecom, Financial Services, SEC Enforcement among others.Prior to The McCormick Group, I was a sales and marketing executive in the high tech marketplace; responsible for directing successful business development initiatives with Nextel, Palm Computing, and MCI. I am a native of the DC area, raised in Montgomery County Maryland. I survived New Orleans and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Tulane University.Whether representing candidates or completing search assignments, I am committed to confidentiality and thoroughness. I am happy to talk to anyone who wants to discuss the job market or career paths. While I cannot place everyone, I will do my best to add value wherever possible.SPECIALTIES:Legal & Legislative Affairs Recruiter, Executive Search, Government Relations, Regulatory & Public Policy, Talent Acquisition, Human Capital, Assess Organizational Goals & Structure, Permanent Placement, Benefits Negotiation, Thought Leadership, Team Building

Listed skills include Channel, Business Development, Networking, Saas, and 45 others.

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