Maureen C. McLaughlin is an attorney with more than 20 years’ experience advising senior leaders in both the private sector and federal government on global public policy, legislation, and regulatory law. She is a recognized expert and strategic advisor for board members, senior executives, members of Congress, and regulatory agencies on technology issues, international trade, energy and tax policy, defense and intellectual property-related issues.As a senior leader in public policy, Maureen has successfully managed complex legal, regulatory, political and policy issues in the United States, Europe and Canada. She has represented companies at the White House, U.S. government agencies, and congressional offices, as well as before the European Commission, the European Union and the Canadian government. She has testified before the Canadian Senate and established the congressional affairs, strategic communications and European advocacy functions at Iridium – programs which she now leads.Maureen is known for navigating the complex and increasingly dynamic global regulatory and legislative landscape, devising corporate policy strategies, facilitating environmental and technological innovation, developing policy recommendations to remove barriers to trade, rationalize tax policy and create bridges between industry and government. She has effectively worked on policies and strategies that translate to generational advancements in sustainability, communications, and technology, energy and tax. In practice, Maureen has organized a coalition of over 100 organizations, representing a significant cross-section of industry and the economy- formed rapidly in response to an adverse regulatory action. This coalition now serves as a central forum for the development and coordination of a wide range of advocacy efforts and positions across Congress and the executive branch. Due to Maureen's leadership, that coalition has secured key legislative victories and broad support from policymakers.She is widely respected for her reputation of seeing over the horizons, around the world, for potential roadblocks for businesses, opportunities for innovation, and reputational risks. She has managed teams of senior professionals and consultants in government and the private sector and has developed and executed strategic plans.Maureen has served on the board of several leading technology associations, including the Washington Space Business Roundtable and the Satellite Industry Association.