Max Spitzer
Elkridge,Maryland
Summary
Seasoned legal editor and researcher with nearly two decades of Capitol Hill experience, looking for new opportunities in government-adjacent fields. Extensive knowledge of all aspects of congressional procedure, and demonstrated ability in effectively managing a boutique publications office. Capable of quickly synthesizing large amounts of complex information, composing clear and accurate legal text, and supervising a team to complete publication work on schedule. Experience fielding complex inquiries in a high-stakes, time-sensitive environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Editor
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC
01.2020 - 07.2025
- Head supervisor for the Publications Office of the House Parliamentarian.
- Directed a team of editors and copyeditors to compile and publish the parliamentary precedents of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Supervised the daily tracking, monitoring, and analysis of procedural events on the House floor, and the accurate logging of relevant information in internal databases.
- Primary researcher of diverse topics relevant to House procedure, including constitutional and statutory law.
- Primary author of all publications on House procedure, responsible for the clear, accurate, and detailed explication of complex legal principles.
- Collaborated with the Government Printing Office (GPO) to complete publication work on schedule.
- Managed the office's internship program for undergraduates and law students; primary supervisor for all interns.
Editor
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC
01.2011 - 12.2020
- Author and editor of the most recent three editions of "House Practice"—the primary procedural guidebook used by Members of Congress, committees, and staff.
- Conducted legal research in statutory law, constitutional law, budgetary and appropriations processes, and all aspects of House procedure, including historical practice.
- Spearheaded the development of an internal SQL database to house and organize over 50 years of parliamentary information and data sources.
- Worked closely with external technology vendors to ensure the database UI met office requirements.
- Collaborated with a team of editors and copyeditors to compose and edit parliamentary resources, and helped ensure the publication of said resources by required deadlines.
Assistant Parliamentarian
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC
08.2006 - 12.2010
- Assisted Speakers Pro Tempore in the conduct of legislative business on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Advised Members of Congress and staff on all aspects of House rules and procedures.
- Advised committee staff regarding the proper conduct of legislative markups and oversight hearings.
- Collaborated with a close-knit team in a dynamic, high-stakes, high-pressure environment.
- Reviewed hundreds of pieces of legislation daily for committee jurisdiction and compliance with House rules.
- Analyzed executive and regulatory communications for referral to House committees.
- Negotiated, arbitrated, and resolved jurisdictional disputes among House committees.
- Conducted legal and procedural research to compose memos and other written resources for House staff.
- Answered complex legislative queries with complete and accurate information in a highly time-sensitive environment.
- Maintained a thoroughly nonpartisan and professional demeanor with Members and staff of both political parties, including the proper safeguarding of highly confidential communications.
Education
L.L.M. -
Duke University School of Law
Durham, NC05-2006
J.D. -
Duke University School of Law
Durham, NC05-2006
Master of Arts - History
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL05-2001
Bachelor of Arts - History (Honors) and Philosophy
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05-2000
Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of congressional procedure
- Knowledge of budgetary and appropriations processes
- Supervisory experience overseeing a team of researchers and copyeditors
- Editorial planning
- Statutory interpretation
- Legal research and analysis
- Legal writing and legislative drafting
Affiliations
- Classical Music
- Board Games
Timeline
Managing Editor
U.S. House of Representatives
01.2020 - 07.2025
Editor
U.S. House of Representatives
01.2011 - 12.2020
Assistant Parliamentarian
U.S. House of Representatives
08.2006 - 12.2010
L.L.M. -
Duke University School of Law
J.D. -
Duke University School of Law
Master of Arts - History
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts - History (Honors) and Philosophy
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
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