Vice President, State Government Relations & Associate General Counsel
Greater New York City Area
Led a nine-member state government relations team for a Fortune 100 financial services company, managing a 50-state government relations program, including personally working more than 20 states. Drafted and lobbied public retirement plan and state tuition savings program legislation to enactment in numerous states, successfully defended the company against adverse legislation, testified before state legislative committees, and represented the company with key trade associations and public… Show more Led a nine-member state government relations team for a Fortune 100 financial services company, managing a 50-state government relations program, including personally working more than 20 states. Drafted and lobbied public retirement plan and state tuition savings program legislation to enactment in numerous states, successfully defended the company against adverse legislation, testified before state legislative committees, and represented the company with key trade associations and public official organizations. Retained and managed more than 30 outside legal counsel and contract lobbyists. Extensive experience working with state regulators nationwide.Formerly Associate General Counsel and Director, State Government Relations, with responsibility for government relations activities in New York, New England, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, D.C., Rocky Mountain states, and parts of the Southwest and Midwest. Show less