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Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas, Us

Led the licensing and regulatory functions while shaping business strategy and community outreach across West and Central Texas. Managed 10 team members and oversaw a budget of $500K. Prioritized community involvement and philanthropy throughout the state, and ensured alignment with the company's ethos of Craft, Community, and Conservation.Key

Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Tx, Us

Led a growing regulatory and compliance practice focusing on Data Privacy, CCPA, GDPR, and CPRA. Assisted in data privacy compliance across various industries and consistently updated privacy policies in line with evolving regulations.Key

Reston, Va, Us

Led a team of 4 advocates and scientists with a budget of $1MM, steering through the intricate Texas water regulatory framework. Skillfully assembled and oversaw extensive coalitions comprising diverse groups, achieving constructive and equitable regulatory alterations via the administrative rule-making process. Reduction-in-force due to COVID.Key

Austin, Tx, Us

Crafted and implemented policy strategy targeting the Texas energy market. Aided member companies in navigating regulatory and compliance issues before various Texas administrative agencies. Engaged actively with the Texas Legislature, influencing regulatory rule-making at the Public Utility Commission to advocate for efficient and equitable Texas policies. Key

Us

Steered the representation and advisement of clients on regulatory and compliance issues, particularly in the energy sector. Managed litigation of intricate administrative matters, ensuring clear communication with regulators and the public. Oversaw compliance programs to guarantee client adherence to regulatory frameworks. Supervised a team of 3 and managed a budget of $750K.Key

Worked in Public Relations and helping companies navigate delicate political landscapes across multiple industries.

Managing cases that involve water related issues, such as sale of water, water rights, water quality, and water development and transport.

Managed case filesHelped with prospective/new client intake

Austin, Tx, Us

Managed case filesHelped with prospective/new client intake

• Hired and managed a political canvassing crew• Worked on targeting voters in State House Districts 133, 137, 138, and 149 and getting them to the polls in November

Managed and supervised interns on the campaign and helped with youth outreach at Texas Tech University and other colleges in the High Plains.

• Helped with the legal ramifications of a small company’s national and international expansion• Helped with Home Owner’s Associations and other legal aspects of solar installations

Austin, Tx, Us

• Worked exclusively with the House Committee on Civil Practices and the Representative’s responsibilities within this committee• Dealt with constituent correspondence and individual constituent case work

Austin, Tx, Us

• Worked exclusively with the House Committee on Civil Practices and the Representative’s responsibilities within this committee• Dealt with constituent correspondence and individual constituent case work

Austin, Texas, Us

• Worked with the Calendar Clerks in maintaining the Senate calendar

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• Worked mainly on constituent and media correspondence• This was in connection with the UT in D.C. Archer Fellowship• The Archer Fellowship is a highly selective and highly competitive program selecting only the most qualified and accomplished future leaders

• Worked on administrative tasks and kept in touch with advocates and members• Helped lobby the Texas Legislature on consumer protection issues

Ba, English And Government

Jd, Environmental Law

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