This law firm was established to outsource general counsel services, handling all business legal matters for small to medium sized companies and business executives. I also provided consultation for businesses on all matters of public policy and government advocacy.

Serve as an Executive Member of the Board of Directors and member of the Audit Committee.

In this role, I directed all business operations of this boutique firm offering services to a broad range of business and legal clients. I assist with networking, negotiation, investor and land assembly, and economic development.KEY RESULT:• Orchestrated launch of a multimillion-dollar venture capital fund, collaborating with investors on planning and resources deployment.

I joined the leadership team for this start-up association representing America's 68 million independent workers, including consultants, freelancers, and the self-employed.

I was elected to two terms in congress, representing 800,000 constituents. I served on multiple committees, including the Judiciary Committee and the Education and Workforce Committee.KEY RESULTS:• Appointed to the House Ways and Means Committee, the most powerful and influential committee assignment in the United States Congress.• Authored once-in-a-generation tax reform legislation and bi-partisan education reform, signed into law by President Trump and President Obama… Show more I was elected to two terms in congress, representing 800,000 constituents. I served on multiple committees, including the Judiciary Committee and the Education and Workforce Committee.KEY RESULTS:• Appointed to the House Ways and Means Committee, the most powerful and influential committee assignment in the United States Congress.• Authored once-in-a-generation tax reform legislation and bi-partisan education reform, signed into law by President Trump and President Obama respectively. Played a significant role in negotiating and drafting public policy related to national health care, trade, and the global economy. Show less

I was recruited to serve as the senior legal counsel for this emerging FinTech company, serving clients in 50 states and generating $1B in revenues.KEY RESULT:• Accelerated growth within one year of hire by working with team members and leading business law acquisition initiatives.

I delivered courses to third-year law students that incorporated Legislative Process, Public Policy, and Constitutional Law. Additionally, I launched a new course curriculum to include Law Making and Public Policy.

Business and government law.

I represented 21 communities and 270,000 households and served as the top legislative leader for fiscal and policy negotiations. Additionally, I managed all senate staff and budget.KEY RESULTS:• Directed the negotiation and the final passage of the State of Michigan's $48B budget.• Elected by colleagues to serve as the Senate Majority Leader (highest ranking leadership position).• Introduced standard operating procedures, policies, and staff assessment tools to… Show more I represented 21 communities and 270,000 households and served as the top legislative leader for fiscal and policy negotiations. Additionally, I managed all senate staff and budget.KEY RESULTS:• Directed the negotiation and the final passage of the State of Michigan's $48B budget.• Elected by colleagues to serve as the Senate Majority Leader (highest ranking leadership position).• Introduced standard operating procedures, policies, and staff assessment tools to improve senate administrative performance. Promoted accountability at all levels of the organization.I was elected the first Michigan Senate Majority Leader from Oakland County. I championed a wide variety of important causes, including sponsoring legislation to create the Michigan Child Protection Registry, which was the first of its kind in the United States and I also authored the Michigan Identify Theft Protection Act, which established identity theft as a felony.I served as Chairman of several important legislative committees, including the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee. Was responsible for the drafting and sponsorship of the the Michigan Venture Capital Act and Angel Investor legislation. As Chairman of the committee with jurisdiction over insurance matters, I led the task force and wrote a recommendation on Michigan No Fault. Show less

I was elected to serve the 45th House District and was honored to be re-elected for a second term.