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Leads Business Roundtable’s corporate governance policy initiatives, serving as the chiefrepresentative for member CEOs in discussions with Congress and regulators on issues such asshareholder engagement, corporate disclosure, SEC regulations, and ESG matters.

Directed all aspects of capital markets policy, overseeing the Committee’s legislative agenda andmanaging its oversight of the SEC, FASB, MSRB, PCAOB, and FINRA. Led the Republican ESGWorking Group, drafting its staff report and advising Members on ESG-related issues. Providedstrategic counsel on regulatory and legislative priorities.

Advised CEOs on key technology policy issues, including data privacy, cybersecurity, antitrust, andAI. Led efforts to shape congressional and regulatory policies in these areas.

Advised global financial services companies on legislative and regulatory activities that affect corporate decision-making, focusing specifically on corporate governance issues and the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act. Analyzed and reviewed compliance programs of financial services firms in the US and UK, including drafting reports and recommendations regarding insider trading controls, cybersecurity, and corporate governance policies and procedures.

Provided policy recommendations on corporate governance related issues. Drafted and edited legal documentation and managed closing process for $50 million term loan and line of credit. Provided legal counsel for negotiation of lease agreement.

Incorporated several small businesses as LLCs and S-Corporations. Drafted bylaws and operating agreements. Advised clients on trademark, employment, and business issues.

Drafted memos explaining recent CFIUS reforms and how they reinforce America's commitment to open investment. Analyzed and critiqued foreign investment policies.

Researched and drafted memoranda on legislative issues including health reform, pharmaceutical pricing, and intellectual property law. Wrote memoranda discussing recent SEC decisions on shareholder proxy proposals.

Researched European Union integration issues for The European Foundation, a think-tank advocating EU reform. Edited articles published in monthly newsletter

Researched European Union integration issues.