Ryan Thomas Boop
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Driven and adaptable professional with strong organizational and leadership skills. Possess a deep understanding of strategic political, legislative, and legal planning and project management. Expertise lies in team coordination and problem-solving, excelling at finding innovative solutions to complex challenges. Dedicated to optimizing processes and driving impactful outcomes, consistently striving for excellence in all that is done.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Staff and Counsel to Majority Whip
Senate of Pennsylvania, Senator Ryan P. Aument
11.2018 - Current
- Managed daily activities of capitol and district staff, maintaining high productivity and quality.
- Collaborated with legislative staff and caucus leadership to shape and promote the senator's agenda and message.
- Offer legal advice to the senator regarding constitutionality, ethics, and other legal issues
- Coordinated strategic meetings and prepared detailed briefings to enhance senators' decision-making.
- Facilitated seamless communication between Capitol and District offices to enhance teamwork.
- Oversaw daily operations of capitol and district staff to maintain productivity and quality standards.
Chief of Staff and Counsel
Senate of Pennsylvania, Office of Senator John C. Rafferty, Jr.
08.2012 - 11.2018
- Served as senior administrative, legal, and legislative advisor to a long-tenured senator and Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee.
- Provided administrative support and coordinated activities and personnel across district and Harrisburg offices.
- Collaborated with legislative staff and caucus leadership to shape the senator's agenda and messaging.
- Represented the senator at public events and legislative committee meetings, ensuring effective communication of policy positions.
Senior Deputy Attorney General, Director of Legislative Affairs
Office of Pennsylvania Attorney General, Legislative Affairs Office
02.2012 - 08.2012
- Served as the senior policy advisor to the chief law enforcement officer of Pennsylvania.
- Managed governmental affairs, including legislative agenda, governmental relations, and budgetary issues.
- Advocated for the Attorney General's positions at legislative committee meetings, fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Executive Director
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Judiciary Committee
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Managed legislative committee, overseeing multiple attorneys and support staff.
- Drafted complex legislation and conducted legal research to support proposed bills.
- Supported members of the caucus in legislative debate preparation and public appearances.
- Provided legal assistance on a range of issues impacting the caucus.
Assistant District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney of Lancaster County, Major Crimes Unit
01.2005 - 02.2011
- Managed complex criminal cases from investigation through conclusion.
- Prosecuted hundreds of cases, including numerous felony jury trials, ensuring justice was served.
- Argued cases on appeal to both the Pennsylvania Superior and Supreme Courts, securing favorable rulings.
- Supervised support staff, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
- Represented the district attorney on public boards, including Lancaster Weed and Seed, Lancaster Safety Coalition, and Lancaster Alliance.
Associate Attorney
Law Office of Thomas E. Boop
05.2004 - 01.2005
- Represented clients in various legal matters within a general practice law firm.
- Experience included, but was not limited to, assisting clients with civil matters, including drafting wills and estate planning/administration, real estate transactions and civil litigation
Legal Intern
Office of Pennsylvania Attorney General, Capital Litigation Unit
09.2003 - 05.2004
- Responsibilities included drafting response briefs to petitions filed on behalf of individuals convicted of capital crimes, organizing files for appellate proceedings, and assisting deputy attorney generals in preparation for upcoming court appearances
Legal Intern
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Office of the Majority Chief Counsel
05.2003 - 08.2003
- Duties primarily comprised of legal research and fact finding for proposed legislation
- Also assisted with various other legal issues facing the caucus
Legislative Assistant
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Office of Representative Merle H. Phillips
06.2000 - 08.2002
- Employed by the Office of Majority Caucus Administrator of Pennsylvania House in both the Harrisburg and district office
- Assisted in policy development, answering constituent correspondence, and conducting legislative research
Education
J.D. -
PENN STATE DICKINSON SCHOOL OF LAW
Carlisle, Pennsylvania05.2004
B.A. - Political Science
DICKINSON COLLEGE
Carlisle, Pennsylvania05.2001
Skills
- Influencing skills
- Policy development
- Organizational development
- Strategic planning
Professionalreferences
- Senator Ryan P. Aument, (717) 380-1715
- Honorable Bruce R. Beemer, (412) 350-0273
- Honorable David L. Ashworth, (717) 299-8055
Timeline
Chief of Staff and Counsel to Majority Whip
Senate of Pennsylvania, Senator Ryan P. Aument
11.2018 - Current
Chief of Staff and Counsel
Senate of Pennsylvania, Office of Senator John C. Rafferty, Jr.
08.2012 - 11.2018
Senior Deputy Attorney General, Director of Legislative Affairs
Office of Pennsylvania Attorney General, Legislative Affairs Office
02.2012 - 08.2012
Executive Director
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Judiciary Committee
02.2011 - 02.2012
Assistant District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney of Lancaster County, Major Crimes Unit
01.2005 - 02.2011
Associate Attorney
Law Office of Thomas E. Boop
05.2004 - 01.2005
Legal Intern
Office of Pennsylvania Attorney General, Capital Litigation Unit
09.2003 - 05.2004
Legal Intern
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Office of the Majority Chief Counsel
05.2003 - 08.2003
Legislative Assistant
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Office of Representative Merle H. Phillips
06.2000 - 08.2002
B.A. - Political Science
DICKINSON COLLEGE
J.D. -
PENN STATE DICKINSON SCHOOL OF LAW
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