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Daniel Lipner

Bethesda

Summary

Experienced and enthusiastic consultant with a proven track record of success in various industries. Possessing exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills to offer valuable advice and expertise to client organizations, ultimately enhancing business performance. Skilled in all aspects of operations, strategy, and finance, bringing a comprehensive understanding of business dynamics to drive impactful results.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant & Policy Counsel, Federal Affairs

Atlas Advocacy
01.2015 - Current
  • Company Overview: Provided strategic guidance on international trade policies for UMWA, SAG, and American airports, advising clients and colleagues on navigating complex regulatory frameworks to advance their interests.
  • Provided strategic guidance on international trade policies for UMWA, SAG, and American airports, advising clients and colleagues on navigating complex regulatory frameworks to advance their interests.
  • Leveraged knowledge of global trade policies to identify emerging issues and opportunities for clients, and provided guidance to negotiate agreements that facilitate smoother and more efficient air travel across borders while addressing national security concerns for American airports.
  • Collaborated with industry experts and other stakeholders to position policy decisions related to international trade, and to provide guidance to clients on issues such as protecting intellectual property rights, promoting international labor standards, and fair trade practices.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on domestic issues and global trade developments/trends, and advised clients on the potential impact of policy changes on their business operations.
  • Led research and analysis efforts related to international trade policies and issues, and presented findings and recommendations to clients and other stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to work 'both sides of the aisle' effectively.
  • Provided strategic guidance on international trade policies for UMWA, SAG, and American airports, advising clients and colleagues on navigating complex regulatory frameworks to advance their interests.

Consultant

Rialtas Public Strategies, LLC
02.2013 - 01.2015
  • Company Overview: Provided strategic counsel on trade policy to clients seeking to enter the government business sector.
  • Provided strategic counsel on trade policy to clients seeking to enter the government business sector.
  • Assisted with government affairs and advocacy, campaign strategy, regulatory/compliance analysis, and developed strategic political and government relationships for clients.
  • Demonstrated expertise in navigating complex trade regulations and providing insights on the impact of policy decisions on clients' businesses.
  • Provided strategic counsel on trade policy to clients seeking to enter the government business sector.

General Consultant/Campaign Manager

Sinner for Congress
05.2014 - 08.2014
  • Handled Press, Campaign Kickoff, candidate media training, debate preparation, and public events.
  • Handled staff and consultant hiring.
  • Provided policy advice on issues related to domestic and international trade issues including agriculture and domestic oil production.

Campaign Manager

Zimmann for Congress
05.2012 - 12.2012
  • Directed all campaign activities.
  • Built a coalition of labor and activist leaders for a 14-county congressional district comprising all of NW Ohio, including Toledo.
  • Managed all paid and earned media throughout the campaign and all campaign budgeting.

Senior Consultant for Advocacy and Outreach

American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity
01.2010 - 12.2011
  • Led a team of four staffers on a multi-state public education training tour of West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
  • Responsibilities include on-the-record interviews with local print, TV, and radio media.
  • Education and advocacy targeted at local elected officials.
  • Handled new media communications for my team.

Counsel/Campaign Advisor

Massa for Congress
08.2008 - 01.2009
  • Advised campaign on legal issues and campaign strategy.
  • Managed staff for recount for the entire 29th Congressional District.
  • Consulted for transition team and campaign close-down.

Political Director

Truman National Security Project
03.2008 - 11.2008
  • Company Overview: Truman supports free trade policies that promote economic growth and development, reduce poverty, and increase access to goods and services.
  • Ran the Congressional Security Scholars Program.
  • Created the National Security Manual.
  • Functioned as liaison between Congressional Staffs and the Truman Project.
  • Developed press relationships for the Truman Project for the Democratic National Convention.
  • Developed the Adopt-a-District Program.
  • Truman supports free trade policies that promote economic growth and development, reduce poverty, and increase access to goods and services.

TT Iowa Field Director/Deputy State Director

Biden for President
04.2007 - 08.2007
  • Managed all field operations including: phone banking, political outreach and 99 county steering committee caucus strategy.
  • Coordinated targeting and trip logistics.
  • Managed follow-up mail program.
  • Created and facilitated field staff trainings.

GOTV Director

Massa for Congress
10.2006 - 11.2006
  • Coordinated all Election Protection in addition to volunteer and paid Election Day activities.
  • Acted as liaison to local labor unions and other groups active for the election.
  • Trained volunteers and junior staff.
  • Coordinated recount activities.

Counsel & Deputy Campaign Manager

Rales for US Senate
11.2005 - 10.2006
  • Assisted in developing the political and communications strategy.
  • Managed $5 million campaign budget.
  • Handled all financial, FEC and legal issues for the campaign.
  • Contributed to all aspects of campaign.
  • Ran Election Day media and Boiler Room.

Legal Compliance & Budget Director

Pennsylvania Victory 2004
07.2000 - 12.2004
  • Managed F.E.C. legal compliance related to all in-state campaign fundraising and spending.
  • Negotiated, drafted and reviewed contracts.
  • Coordinated budgets and spending for eight departments.
  • Managed statewide campaign budget of $10.2 million.

Law Clerk

White House, Office of the Vice President
09.2000 - 01.2001
  • Reviewed documents in order to determine compliance with statutory requirements and Congressional requests.
  • Researched topics concerning separation of power issues between Congress and the Executive Branch specifically relating to the Vice Presidency.

Director of Internal Operations

NATO 50th Anniversary Host Committee
02.1999 - 06.1999
  • Managed $300,000 budget for all Host Committee Internal Operations.
  • Coordinated all telecommunications and computer technology for Host Committee and Summit communications staff.

Director of Opposition Research & Tracking/Web Site Development/Field Coordinator

Buddy MacKay for Governor Campaign
05.1998 - 11.1998
  • Organized all Election Day activities for the largest county in Florida (Miami-Dade County).
  • Coordinated research staff and monitored opposition candidates.

Scheduler/Technology Administrator

Office of Congressman Peter Deutsch
02.1997 - 05.1998
  • Organized Congressman's daily Washington schedule.

Deputy Director of Technology

Presidential Inaugural Committee
12.1996 - 02.1997
  • Technology operations supervisor for seven off-site locations.

State Voter File and System Manager/State Volunteer Coordinator

Florida '96 Coordinated Campaign
07.1996 - 11.1996
  • Compiled and assisted in state precinct targeting.
  • Managed Election Day 'Boiler Room' operations.

Intern

White House - Office of Cabinet Affairs
01.1996 - 07.1996
  • Assistant to the Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet.
  • Assisted in the editing and production of the Weekly Cabinet Report for the President and all Senior White House Personnel.

Education

Juris Doctor -

Emory University, School of Law
Atlanta, GA

B.A. - Policy Studies & Political Science

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Skills

  • Crisis communication strategy
  • Leadership in project execution
  • Policy analysis and advocacy
  • Global trade expertise
  • Issue analysis and research
  • Event Advance and Management
  • Targeted communication strategies
  • Public Presentations and Staff Training
  • Field management expertise
  • FEC Compliance and Legal Reporting
  • Technology Integration
  • Database Development
  • Team leadership
  • Election Day Management
  • Skilled in VAN software
  • Voter Protection Political and Legal
  • Campaign advisory services
  • Strategic coalition building
  • Professional presentation skills
  • Technical review
  • Analytical reporting skills
  • Evaluation expertise
  • Resource allocation
  • Staff supervision
  • Strategic planning
  • Reports and documentation
  • Risk assessment
  • MS office
  • Quality assurance
  • Client requirements assessment
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Performance tracking
  • Effective problem resolution
  • Research and development
  • Processes and procedures
  • Public speaking
  • Data analytics
  • Operations analysis
  • Team leadership & development
  • Decision-making
  • Performance assessments
  • Forecasting and reporting
  • Client rapport
  • Cultural awareness
  • Project leadership
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Team leadership
  • Strategic timeline planning
  • Cost analysis
  • Time management
  • Training and development
  • Resource evaluation
  • Clear and concise communication
  • Outcome accountability
  • Financial budget oversight
  • Reporting writing
  • Business presentation

Areas Of Legal Experience

  • Toxic Tort Litigation
  • Insurance Defense
  • Corporate Privilege
  • Drafting Privilege Logs
  • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
  • Mediation
  • Labor Relations
  • Antitrust: Mergers
  • Telecommunications Regulation
  • International Trade
  • Computer/Technology Privacy
  • Pharmaceutical Litigation Support
  • Federal Election Law Compliance
  • S.E.C. Compliance
  • Litigation Support
  • White Collar Crime
  • Nuclear Waste: Yucca Mountain

Bar Memberships

  • Maryland, Active, 2003
  • Washington DC, Active, 2006, 499624

Legal Experience

  • Managed Review Services Consultant, Driven Inc, Falls Church, VA, 2017, 2019, Provided managed review consulting services clients, internal departments and staffing agencies.
  • E-Discovery Consultant/Manager/Attorney, Project Manager/Attorney, Washington, DC, 2002, 2017, Supervised workflow for teams of attorneys from 20 to 200.
  • Legal Intern, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, Washington, DC, 05/01, 08/01, Researched and offered policy recommendations to the ABA Committee on Mediation.

Timeline

Consultant & Policy Counsel, Federal Affairs

Atlas Advocacy
01.2015 - Current

General Consultant/Campaign Manager

Sinner for Congress
05.2014 - 08.2014

Consultant

Rialtas Public Strategies, LLC
02.2013 - 01.2015

Campaign Manager

Zimmann for Congress
05.2012 - 12.2012

Senior Consultant for Advocacy and Outreach

American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity
01.2010 - 12.2011

Counsel/Campaign Advisor

Massa for Congress
08.2008 - 01.2009

Political Director

Truman National Security Project
03.2008 - 11.2008

TT Iowa Field Director/Deputy State Director

Biden for President
04.2007 - 08.2007

GOTV Director

Massa for Congress
10.2006 - 11.2006

Counsel & Deputy Campaign Manager

Rales for US Senate
11.2005 - 10.2006

Law Clerk

White House, Office of the Vice President
09.2000 - 01.2001

Legal Compliance & Budget Director

Pennsylvania Victory 2004
07.2000 - 12.2004

Director of Internal Operations

NATO 50th Anniversary Host Committee
02.1999 - 06.1999

Director of Opposition Research & Tracking/Web Site Development/Field Coordinator

Buddy MacKay for Governor Campaign
05.1998 - 11.1998

Scheduler/Technology Administrator

Office of Congressman Peter Deutsch
02.1997 - 05.1998

Deputy Director of Technology

Presidential Inaugural Committee
12.1996 - 02.1997

State Voter File and System Manager/State Volunteer Coordinator

Florida '96 Coordinated Campaign
07.1996 - 11.1996

Intern

White House - Office of Cabinet Affairs
01.1996 - 07.1996

B.A. - Policy Studies & Political Science

Syracuse University

Juris Doctor -

Emory University, School of Law

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