House Appropriations Chair Chief Transitioning to Baker Donelson: Key Developments
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 10:00
Key Moves in the Lobbying World
Stephen Ruhlen, formerly chief of staff to House Appropriations Committee Chair Kay Granger (R-Texas), has taken on the role of senior policy advisor at Baker Donelson in Washington, D.C. This strategic transition places Ruhlen in a pivotal position within the lobbying landscape.
Other Notable Appointments
- Carolyn Welshhans, SEC alum, joins Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP as a partner, focusing on SEC enforcement and investigations.
- Safwan Al-Amin has joined Holland & Knight as a partner in litigation, coming from Squire Patton Boggs.
- Joseph Greenberg enters Holland & Knight as a senior policy adviser after serving as president of TechVentures, Inc.
- John Strom joins Foley & Lardner LLP as special counsel, transitioning from senior counsel for the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
- Jill Whitelaw has taken on the role of vice president and senior counsel at the Managed Funds Association.
- Bradley Cooper (not the actor) joins Husch Blackwell Strategies as an associate.
This wave of appointments demonstrates a dynamic shift in the lobbying sphere, impacting regulatory affairs and policy advisement.
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