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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Lead strategic initiatives for dynamic federal lobbying team to influence federal policies in the tax and trade sector, leveraging a comprehensive understanding of legal frameworks and hands-on experience. Navigate complex legislative landscapes, build key relationships on Capitol Hill, and shape impactful advocacy campaigns.• Craft comprehensive strategies to advance policy priorities in the tax and trade sectors including:o Renewal and reform of the Generalized System of Preferences program, specifically surrounding Competitive Need Limitation reformo Passage of the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act to correct a drafting error making it impossible for RV dealers to deduct interest paid on their floor plans for travel trailers• Draft and file regulatory comments on behalf of the RV industry to USTR, DOC, and other relevant agencies.• Plan, coordinate, and implement efforts to raise the association's and the RV industry's profile among members of Congress, regulatory bodies, business groups, industry organizations, coalitions, and other key stakeholders. • Established and led multiple coalitions of industry stakeholders, the Emerging Leaders Coalition and RV Industry Trade Advisory Panel, fostering collaboration and unity within the all-American RV industry.• Develop communication strategies to convey positions to policymakers, the media, and the public.• Actively engage in ongoing professional development, staying abreast of legislative trends, and integrating fresh insights into advocacy efforts.• Function as leading staff liaison for Congressional RV Caucuses, overseeing efforts to reinvigorate the Caucuses and provide additional value and insights to Congressional members and staff.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Oversee all tax- and trade-related issues. Advocate on behalf of RV industry to members of Congress and staff on tax and trade issues, specifically legislation to address floor plan financing deductibility for RV dealers. Lead RVIA effort to reinstate Indonesian lauan wood into the Generalized System of Preferences following its removal in 2015, including testimony before the ITC and USTR GSP Subcommittee. Maintain significant responsibilities held as Legal and Policy Analyst, including serving as PAC Treasurer. Obtain prior approval forms from member companies and begin soliciting RVPAC contributions from member companies and staff to reach goal amount.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Maintained responsibilities held as Research Analyst. Served as Assistant Treasurer and build internal support for newly formed RVPAC. Coordinated and prepared RVIA members for annual industry Capitol Hill fly-in. Promoted and educated members of Congress and their staff on RV Industry Association positions.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Directly supports the state and federal lobbying and advocacy programs and some international initiatives. Tracks, analyzes, and summarizes all federal and state regulations affecting the RV industry. Drafts RVIA's regulatory comments, white papers, issue summaries, policy reports, state and federal testimony and legislative language. Conducts research on a wide variety of topics affecting the RV and outdoor recreation industries including vehicles, campgrounds, private and national parks, occupancy and use issues, standards, and EPA and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issues related to vehicles. Cultivates and maintains relationships with Congressional and agency staff. Attends hearings, briefings, and meetings on Capitol Hill and at federal agencies. Creates infographics and presentations for use in developing lobbying and advocacy materials. Creates, maintains, and posts to the RVIA website several 50-state law surveys. Builds, develops, and maintains Congressional, administration, and RV industry government relations contacts.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Supported attorneys representing plaintiffs in civil litigation. Drafted and edited complaints and various types of court filings and motions, including motions to compel, motions to amend, and motions to determine the sufficiency of requests for admission. Corresponded with clients by obtaining answers to interrogatories and documents for production. Drafted letters and other correspondence with opposing counsel. Prepared evidence for expert depositions and trial. Attended depositions, mediation, and trial.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Represented the interests of over 200 local natural gas distribution companies. Solicited member feedback and drafted comments in response to rulemaking by various agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency, Fish and Wildlife Services, and Bureau of Indian Affairs. Performed legal research on matters of environmental and administrative law. Attended meetings and conferences addressing regulatory and environmental issues of importance to AGA members. Assisted counsel with Freedom of Information Act request to obtain Department of Energy records. Drafted “Responsible Natural Gas Development Issue Brief” containing news important to members.

Arlington, Va

Assisted law professor with research projects, publications, and articles. Researched, edited, and drafted book reviews, legal articles, law review pieces, and other projects, including the second edition of the Principles of Products Liability concise hornbook. Co-authored and drafted legal articles.

Washington, D.C.

Assisted attorneys litigating cases brought before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims under the National Childhood Vaccine Act. Drafted Rule 4 responses for the Department of Justice on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services. Drafted various types of court documents, including Settlement Memos and Notices of Filings. Summarized medical history for attorney use. Updated and edited attorney guidance pamphlet section on attorneys' fees.

Fairfax, Va

Assisted law clerk in writing and preparing bench memoranda for motions before the Fairfax County Circuit Court. Performed legal research and analysis on various types of civil and criminal motions. Researched questions of interest for Judge Bruce White.

Boston, Ma

Contributed to campaign fundraising effort by contacting donors, recording donations, soliciting funding from high-profile donors, and detailing fundraising totals. Attended fundraising events. Drafted correspondence e-mails to fundraising hosts and donors. Compiled campaign event reports detailing fundraising totals.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assisted with young adult outreach efforts by writing flyers and newsletters sent to over 1,000 subscribers. Addressed groups of 12-50 college and university students. Represented The Heritage Foundation at local Federalist Society events by distributing materials and interacting with law students. One of the two interns who participated as panelists in The Young Leaders Program’s online Virtual Think Tank.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: George Mason Law Review, George Mason Law Moot Court Board, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, The Federalist.

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science

Activities and Societies: College Republicans, Club Field Hockey, Hanify-Howland Memorial Lecture Committee, Holy Cross Golf ClubD.C..

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Varsity Field Hockey