Important Hires and Appointments in the Financial Sphere

Wednesday, 22 May 2024, 10:00

Former House Ways and Means Committee Chair Kevin Brady joins Akin as a senior policy consultant, bringing valuable expertise from shaping significant tax legislation. Troy Lyons, from Holland & Hart, and Zach Weber, from the University of Michigan, make notable moves in the federal affairs and government relations landscape. Jesse Martin, appointed at the Motion Picture Association, and Andrea Durkin, joining the National Association of Manufacturers, enhance their respective sectors with their experience.

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Former Ways and Means Chair Kevin Brady Joins Akin

Former House Ways and Means Committee Chair Kevin Brady (R-Texas) is joining Akin as a senior policy consultant. As chair of the chief tax-writing committee, Brady played a pivotal role in shaping the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, former President Trump’s signature tax bill, which has several provisions expiring in 2025.

Internal Changes in Key Organizations

Troy Lyons joins Holland & Hart as senior director of federal affairs.
Zach Weber appointed federal relations director at the University of Michigan.

These appointments signify significant movements in sectoral expertise, with roles focusing on government relations and policy consultation.

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