Graham Dufault Email & Phone Number

I lead the App Association's legislative initiatives on behalf of thousands of small mobile software and connected device companies in the app economy. Our advocacy focuses on issues like consumer privacy; antitrust and competition policy; cybersecurity matters; standards-essential patent issues; connected health; and digital trade issues. I also advise on executive branch and judiciary projects related to telecommunications, connected health, intellectual property, and workforce… Show more I lead the App Association's legislative initiatives on behalf of thousands of small mobile software and connected device companies in the app economy. Our advocacy focuses on issues like consumer privacy; antitrust and competition policy; cybersecurity matters; standards-essential patent issues; connected health; and digital trade issues. I also advise on executive branch and judiciary projects related to telecommunications, connected health, intellectual property, and workforce development.I am an active member of the Virginia State Bar. Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As Counsel for the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, I drafted and negotiated legislation within the subcommittee's jurisdiction; planned and advised on oversight and legislative hearings; advised the subcommittee's members, personal office staff, and Chairman on issues within the subcommittee's jurisdiction; conducted legal and legislative research; and drafted subcommittee memos. I also helped develop and execute strategies to guide legislation through the… Show more As Counsel for the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, I drafted and negotiated legislation within the subcommittee's jurisdiction; planned and advised on oversight and legislative hearings; advised the subcommittee's members, personal office staff, and Chairman on issues within the subcommittee's jurisdiction; conducted legal and legislative research; and drafted subcommittee memos. I also helped develop and execute strategies to guide legislation through the subcommittee, full committee, and House of Representatives. In 2016, I was lead counsel in committee efforts to secure the passage of two bills signed into law: the Consumer Review Fairness Act (H.R. 5111), and the BOTS Act (H.R. 5104).In the 114th Congress, I also led committee activities covering the sharing economy, 3-D printing, and drones as part of the Subcommittee's Disrupters Series; activities strengthening the subcommittee's trade portfolio; and Federal Trade Commission process reform efforts (H.R. 5510). Show less

Washington, Dc

I advised Congressman Terry on legal and legislative matters, focusing primarily on communications and technology issues.

I worked in the Wireline Competition Bureau's Telecommunications Access Policy Division (TAPD) where I helped reform the FCC's low-income assistance programs.

I worked in the Spectrum & Competition Policy Division, where I drafted a legal memorandum and recommendation for the data roaming proceeding and summarized regulatory proceeding comments.

As a legal clerk in the Office of General Counsel, I helped draft an answer to an appeal before an Administrative Law Judge on SBA’s behalf. I also composed memoranda in support of regulatory changes and advised SBA officials on legal matters related to government contracting.

Washington D.C.

I helped create lobbying materials for Congress on behalf of international business interests, researched legislative issues affecting international businesses, and managed the members-only blog.

I drafted legislation and constituent correspondence for Senator Smith on issues concerning banking, education, judiciary, telecommunications, and transportation. I also researched for and wrote floor statements and memos.

Coordinated 51 NRSC volunteers deployed from the D.C. area to Oregon

I managed state-level lobbying efforts for one of the largest for-profit educational services companies in the U.S. I also supported advocacy efforts for a $20M increase in state child care subsidies in Texas targeted to high-quality child care providers, which went into effect in 2007.

In my first job out of college, I supported lobbying and other government relations efforts for KLC's child care business. I also handled scheduling for Stephen Goldsmith and Barbara Anderson and provided research assistance for two articles published by the Hoover Institution and the Manhattan Institute.

J.D., Law

Activities and Societies: Articles Editor, Journal of Law, Economics & Policy; Student Government Representative, 3rd-year Day Section.

Ba, Economics (Minor In French)

Activities and Societies: Track & Field: 400m and 200m.