Advise and represent unions and affiliated funds and organizations on variety of matters such as safety (e.g., OSHA, codes and licensing), contracting with vendors and service providers, public policy advocacy, political contributions, organizing efforts, insurance policy administration and claims, charitable fund administration, and employee benefit fund administration.

Counsel and represent labor clients and associated employee benefit plans on matters associated with the NLRA, ERISA and other federal, state, and local laws. Advise building and construction trade unions in organizing efforts and internal union administration matters.Offer guidance for entities associated with skilled craft trades on public policy and government contracting efforts.Advise employee benefit plans on general fund administration and benefit-related issues, such as domestic relations orders.

Authored policy notes for bills in the following assigned policy areas: commercial law, real property, financial institutions, credit regulations, and housing and community development.Responded to legislator requests that concern assigned policy areas.Contributed to analyses of key issues that may arise during the legislative session including workers’ compensation, tax policy, and insurance provider regulations.

Evaluated economic and fiscal impacts of real estate developments, industries, tax policies, and area attractions.Produced economic and labor forecasts for the construction industry. Analyzed economic and policy issues including those associated with energy, immigration, and municipal fiscal health.Contributed to monthly and quarterly economic data releases and market analyses.

Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda concerning labor law and employee benefit plans.Evaluated union compliance with federal laws including Department of Labor regulations and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Drafted articles for monthly client publication on topics including labor law and general legal issues. Prepared legal briefs on court decisions, administrative agency decisions, and legislation pertinent to unions and employee benefit plans.

Conducted constituent correspondence including passport assistance and congressional honorsOrganized community outreach eventsConducted legislative research