Top Washington Political Strategist Jimmy Williams Joins Sonnenschein
February 24, 2010
(WASHINGTON, February 24, 2010) - Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP announced today that James F.M. Williams, former senior political adviser to Carl Icahn, has joined the national law firm's Public Law & Policy Strategies Group as senior managing director in its Washington, D.C., office.
"Jimmy is widely recognized as one of the most effective advocates and strategists in Washington and New York, with dynamic experience and political networking capabilities," noted Mike McNamara, national chair of Sonnenschein's Public Law & Policy Strategies Group. "His ability to navigate the intricacies of both Washington and New York provides clients an exceptional tool in bridging their political, regulatory and business needs."
Williams is the newest member of Sonnenschein's top ranked Advocacy practice, where he specializes in federal banking, tax, budget and trade policy. His previous experience includes seven years in various lobbying capacities, most recently as senior political adviser to Carl Icahn, whom he will continue to advise. He also served six years in the U.S. Senate at various senior levels, including senior policy adviser to then-Sen. Joseph Biden (D-DE), majority staff director of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Economic Policy, senior adviser to Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), and senior economic policy adviser to Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin (D-IL).
"Sonnenschein's Public Law & Policy Strategies Group is the preeminent group that offers clients a broad list of services across industries," said Williams. "I am honored to be a part of this energetic team."
Williams received a B.A. degree from The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina.
Sonnenschein's Public Law & Policy Strategies Group is recognized for delivering timely guidance, substantive counsel, and most importantly, results on legislative and regulatory initiatives that accomplish priority outcomes for clients. Our diverse, energetic practice of attorneys and policy professionals offers clients comprehensive political experience achieved working in high-profile federal, state, and local political positions. Offering a bipartisan focus, our national team of public policy specialists delivers results and achieves success in ten core areas: Advocacy Services, Advisory Services, Information Capital & Political Intelligence, Political Compliance, Strategic Communications & Public Affairs, Global Services, Energy & Regulated Industries, Federal Marketing & Regulatory Practice, Tribal Law and Government Procurement Strategies & Disputes.
With more than 700 lawyers and other professionals in 13 offices in the United States and Europe, and a global reach throughout the Americas, Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Sonnenschein serves the legal and public interest needs of many of the world's best-known and most admired businesses, nonprofits and individuals. Founded in 1906, Sonnenschein is a leader in innovative legal services, serving our clients through integrated, inter-office cooperation and teamwork among practice groups to provide efficient, effective and timely legal services and business counseling. For more information, visit www.sonnenschein.com.
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