Julia Ellis Jd, Mba Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Greater Chicago Area And New York, Ny

I founded and operate a consulting company providing legal, strategic communications, crisis management and compliance support for clients in regulated industries and those subject to complex procurement regulations. Working with clients in public affairs agencies, open data enterprises, financial services, technology services and Fortune 500 telecommunications conglomerates, I assess their business, stakeholders, priorities and challenges and develop and execute customized approaches to… Show more I founded and operate a consulting company providing legal, strategic communications, crisis management and compliance support for clients in regulated industries and those subject to complex procurement regulations. Working with clients in public affairs agencies, open data enterprises, financial services, technology services and Fortune 500 telecommunications conglomerates, I assess their business, stakeholders, priorities and challenges and develop and execute customized approaches to achieve their goals. Services include:●Crisis management ●Strategic messaging to elevate brand identity●Regulator relationship management●Strategic planning●Media training for corporate executives●Stakeholder meeting preparation●Policy advocacy with organized labor, trade associations, PAC committees and non-governmental organizationsNotable outcomes included:►Expanded market capabilities, media influence and licensure models for unprecedented business models ►Designed and launched successful outreach program to cultivate goodwill for Fortune 500 telecommunications giant►Increased consumer choice and convenience in payment processing and licensing transactions by negotiating strategic agreement between nonbank financial institution and government entity►Became only the second woman in Chicago’s history to form a 100% female-founded lobbyist firm on recordAfter successfully working as an external legal advisor and strategist for clients in a range of heavily regulated industries I am eager to return to an in-house position with a company looking to challenge the status quo where I can put all my experience to work to make that change happen. Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Given my breadth of experience in guiding policy, compliance and government affairs functions I was brought in to collaborate and negotiate with regulators and elected officials to advance reforms permitting this technology-enabled workplace food program to meet its operational and expansion needs without sacrificing safety and compliance. I directed the national policy and legislative portfolio for 2000+ U.S. locations across 300+ state, local and federal jurisdictions, and led initiatives to… Show more Given my breadth of experience in guiding policy, compliance and government affairs functions I was brought in to collaborate and negotiate with regulators and elected officials to advance reforms permitting this technology-enabled workplace food program to meet its operational and expansion needs without sacrificing safety and compliance. I directed the national policy and legislative portfolio for 2000+ U.S. locations across 300+ state, local and federal jurisdictions, and led initiatives to improve efficiencies and reduce the impact of regulations on bottom-line financials. Notable outcomes included:►Increased the impact of the Government Relations function resolving matters 300% faster at a 96% higher success rate compared to prior processes►Influenced regulatory changes that reduced the rate of a potential revenue decrease to zero►Successfully executed the company objective to expand operations by enabling a first-of-its-kind marketplace technology to expand to 50+ new jurisdictions ►Helped revamp corporate strategy, leverage the power of data and drive a hard pivot to new workplace environments in response to Covid-19 restrictions, resulting in 15-20% revenue increases Fooda, Inc. is a workplace food program with 2000+ restaurant partners bringing restaurant meals to people at work. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

I was recruited to this position initially to be the point person for intergovernmental affairs, developing strategic relationships with other government and elected officials to communicate and advocate for the City of Chicago’s needs and interests. Based on my performance, my responsibilities grew to include hiring and leading a 30+ person team responsible for every project and function with strategic importance including policy and program development, legal affairs, IT, communications… Show more I was recruited to this position initially to be the point person for intergovernmental affairs, developing strategic relationships with other government and elected officials to communicate and advocate for the City of Chicago’s needs and interests. Based on my performance, my responsibilities grew to include hiring and leading a 30+ person team responsible for every project and function with strategic importance including policy and program development, legal affairs, IT, communications, budget, procurement, administration as well as governmental relations.Notable outcomes included:►Grew assets under Treasurer’s Office management by 30% and increased returns from investing activities for client agencies 8%►Drove 10% annual revenue growth, reduced seasonal staff 50%, reduced customer wait times 80% and increased delivery times 70% for Chicago drivers applying for permits and licenses by spearheading the rollout of new tax and licensing services and products►Negotiated unprecedented intergovernmental agreement to gain access to sensitive datasets that automated licensing process and generated millions in AR Show less

Chicago And Springfield, Illinois

I was recruited to represent the State Comptroller and Speaker of the House on legal, legislative and regulatory matters related to state government business. In addition to analyzing policy, staffing legislative committees and leading negotiations for legislative initiatives and regulatory reforms, I drew upon my ability to bridge the gap between the private and public sectors in order to develop and implement programs to resolve issues the state government was facing.Notable outcomes… Show more I was recruited to represent the State Comptroller and Speaker of the House on legal, legislative and regulatory matters related to state government business. In addition to analyzing policy, staffing legislative committees and leading negotiations for legislative initiatives and regulatory reforms, I drew upon my ability to bridge the gap between the private and public sectors in order to develop and implement programs to resolve issues the state government was facing.Notable outcomes included:►Managed the design and implementation of the Prompt Payment Program, a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership that accelerated billions in state payments, averting a cashflow crisis►Led multiple negotiation projects before the General Assembly related to voter registration reforms, sentencing stipulations, protection of minors on technology and social media platforms and social and juvenile justice reform►Managed stakeholder and intergovernmental affairs on behalf of the Speaker of the House Show less

Burr Ridge, Il

Mba, Global Executive Program

Activities and Societies: Recipient of Drake Scholarship Award and Drake Fellowship for Women in Leadership; Cohort 128 Speakers Committee

Doctor Of Law (Jd)

Activities and Societies: Dean’s List; President, American Constitution Society; Representative, Student Bar Association; Research.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) In Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Bronze Tablet Award (Top 1%, School of Business); Magna Cum Laude; Winner, F.K. Houston Public Speaking Contest.

Professional Certificate In Municipal Finance