Dev Awasthi, Esq. Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York, New York, United States

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York City Metropolitan Area

Worked with nonprofit team to build robust strategy and campaigns for non-profit clients primarily focused on New York City government advocacy. Actively engaged with NYC Council Members and their staff to advocate for clients and coordinate meetings, events, and press.

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Greater New York City Area

Performed legal research on variety of legal issues on both the state and federal level. Drafted memos, briefs, and motions for attorney use. Joined attorneys in depositions, client interviews, and appeal strategy meetings.

Queens, New York

Counseled Council Member on legislative issues and advocated in all levels of government for his legislative priorities. Advised him on capital and expense budget priorities and allocated money on his behalf. Performed all communications duties including serving as Council Member’s spokesperson, managing online, print, television, and social media.

Created and coordinated field strategy for petitioning and campaign through the general election. Recruited and managed over 50 volunteers and paid canvassers. Helped craft legislative platform, social media, and campaign literature. Assisted in fundraising activities including organizing fundraisers, call time, and Campaign Finance Board filings.

Advised and briefed Comptroller and senior staff on all legislative and community issues concerning the Muslim and South Asian communities. Organized meetings and events for leaders of community to engage with the Comptroller. Attended and advanced events throughout NYC on behalf of the Comptroller.

Greater New York City Area

• Recruited volunteers and interns, as well as led team of 20+ members.
• Oversaw and managed field research, social media tracking of opposition, and led teams within niche demographic areas.
• Built and led events to facilitate direct voter contact with principal including; management of logistics on the ground, visibility, site evaluations and advancing.
• Managed relationships with community residents and leaders in targeted areas of Queens and Brooklyn.
• Formulated and led… Show more
• Formulated and led targeted outreach plan for South Asian communities, including coordinating strategic analysis with central community leaders. Show less

Greater New York City Area

• Created reports for candidates including district statistics, news clippings, and biographies.
• Attended and helped run multiple press conferences and fundraisers for a variety of politicians.
• Maintained spreadsheets for donations and other financial contributions.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations involving the firm.

Greater New York City Area

• Enhanced the state party’s twitter and Facebook through press releases, responses to citizens, and increase in overall activity on both platforms.
• Attended and help run fundraisers for multiple Democratic politicians in a variety of venues.
• Kept party leaders updated via email through media clips from various political blogs and other sources.
• Drafted press releases for important events such as, the passing of the same-sex marriage bill.

• Attended national and regional conferences to network and gather ideas from other universities.
• Created and implemented campus wide programming.
• Worked with Resident Directors, Assistant Residence Directors, and building community governments to put on events.
• Co-sponsored events with other organizations on campus, such as the Student Association and the Office of Admissions.
• Helped resident advisors work with residents by creating a portfolio of icebreakers and team… Show more
• Helped resident advisors work with residents by creating a portfolio of icebreakers and team builders. Show less

Brooklyn, NY

• Attended public festivals and parties with Mr. Powell and acted as his personal aid.
• Petitioned for signatures on behalf of Mr. Powell to ensure his name on the ballot, gathered the second highest amount on the campaign.
• Interacted with public at fundraisers and campaign-sponsored events to gather intelligence on key issues and prepared position papers.

Marlborough, MA

• Arranged meetings with local community leaders and elected officials to discuss vital issues.
• Assisted in developing programs geared towards trying to get more teenagers involved with local government.
• Wrote recommendations, letters of congratulations, and other correspondence on behalf of Congressman.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Activities and Societies: South Asian Law Student Association, Diversity Alliance, Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Society, Campus.

Certificate, Political Campaign Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science

Activities and Societies: University 100, Residence Hall Association, Phi Kappa Psi, Orientation Leader

High School Diploma