Experience

House Committee on Energy and Commerce

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Counsel

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Senior Counsel

  • Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

• Counsel, Communications and Technology subcommittee

  • Jan 2020 - Sep 2021


AT&T
• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee
• Assistant Vice President - Senior Legal Counsel

  • Sep 2019 - Jan 2020
• FCC Detailee

  • Mar 2018 - Aug 2019


Federal Communications Commission

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Bureau Chief, Enforcement Bureau

  • Nov 2016 - Aug 2019

• Deputy Division Chief, IHD, Enforcement Bureau

  • Oct 2014 - Nov 2016


U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Counsel

  • Jun 2013 - Sep 2014


NC Department of Justice

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director, Financial Fraud Section

  • Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

  Direct and manage the Financial Fraud Section, a newly-created unit within the Consumer Protection Division that will investigate cases of complex financial fraud and enforce state and Federal consumer protection laws. Particular emphasis will be placed on consumer lending and credit, housing and false claims. Advise Attorney General on policy and legislative strategies related to consumer protection and financial fraud. Liaison to Federal and state partners including the… Show more Direct and manage the Financial Fraud Section, a newly-created unit within the Consumer Protection Division that will investigate cases of complex financial fraud and enforce state and Federal consumer protection laws. Particular emphasis will be placed on consumer lending and credit, housing and false claims. Advise Attorney General on policy and legislative strategies related to consumer protection and financial fraud. Liaison to Federal and state partners including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, US Department of Justice, NC District Attorneys, and consumer advocates. Coordinate NAAG Consumer Financial Protection Bureau working group.

• Legislative and Policy Counsel

  • Jan 2011 - Nov 2012

  Researched, developed, and oversaw strategy and implementation of major Department of Justice policy and legislative initiatives. Portfolio of issues include Dodd-Frank Act and implementation; mortgage lending and servicing; consumer financial protection issues; financial literacy; internet safety and privacy; online counterfeiting and piracy; recidivism and prisoner reentry; and DNA collection and analysis. Represented the Attorney General and the Department of Justice in matters… Show more Researched, developed, and oversaw strategy and implementation of major Department of Justice policy and legislative initiatives. Portfolio of issues include Dodd-Frank Act and implementation; mortgage lending and servicing; consumer financial protection issues; financial literacy; internet safety and privacy; online counterfeiting and piracy; recidivism and prisoner reentry; and DNA collection and analysis. Represented the Attorney General and the Department of Justice in matters before the NC General Assembly, including development of the departmental budget and substantive legislation. Analyzed pending legislative proposals and advised executive staff on potential impact to Department and citizens of North Carolina.

• Special Counsel to the Attorney General

  • Feb 2009 - Dec 2010

  Researched, developed, and oversaw strategy and implementation of major Department of Justice policy initiatives. Portfolio of issues include Dodd-Frank Act and implementation; mortgage lending and servicing; consumer financial protection issues; financial literacy; internet safety and privacy; online counterfeiting and piracy; recidivism and prisoner reentry; and DNA collection and analysis.



State of North Carolina, Office of the Governor

• Policy Advisor

  • Feb 2006 - Jan 2009

  - Served as advisor to the Governor and senior staff on a number of issues, including housing and lending; consumer protection; criminal and juvenile justice; alternative fuels; elections and ethics laws; and immigration - Worked with senior administration officials, legislative leaders, and relevant stakeholders to analyze problems and develop appropriate policy solutions; provided ongoing support and oversaw implementation of initiatives - Dissected proposed state and federal… Show more - Served as advisor to the Governor and senior staff on a number of issues, including housing and lending; consumer protection; criminal and juvenile justice; alternative fuels; elections and ethics laws; and immigration - Worked with senior administration officials, legislative leaders, and relevant stakeholders to analyze problems and develop appropriate policy solutions; provided ongoing support and oversaw implementation of initiatives - Dissected proposed state and federal legislation to evaluate potential impact on North Carolina citizens; advised Governor of foreseeable implications and provided recommendations and alternatives Show less - Served as advisor to the Governor and senior staff on a number of issues, including housing and lending; consumer protection; criminal and juvenile justice; alternative fuels; elections and ethics laws; and immigration - Worked with senior administration officials, legislative leaders, and relevant stakeholders to analyze problems and develop appropriate policy solutions; provided ongoing support and oversaw implementation of initiatives - Dissected proposed state and federal… Show more - Served as advisor to the Governor and senior staff on a number of issues, including housing and lending; consumer protection; criminal and juvenile justice; alternative fuels; elections and ethics laws; and immigration - Worked with senior administration officials, legislative leaders, and relevant stakeholders to analyze problems and develop appropriate policy solutions; provided ongoing support and oversaw implementation of initiatives - Dissected proposed state and federal legislation to evaluate potential impact on North Carolina citizens; advised Governor of foreseeable implications and provided recommendations and alternatives Show less


Foley and Lardner
• Litigation Associate

  • 2004 - 2006