As deputy staff director for the House Rules Committee under Chairman Pete Sessions, Towner French, 36, helped to make countless determinations about how various bills should proceed on the House floor. Last month, French, who spent 15 years on the Hill, took his deep understanding of the legislative process—and his insights into the House Republican…Read More…
Capitol Counsel is continuing to grow its roster, scooping up Ethan Pittleman from the Washington, D.C., office of Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber. It’s the third highest profile hire for the bipartisan firm in as many months, which has been bolstering its team. Kitzhaber served as the governor’s deputy director of federal affairs, essentially bridging the…Read More…
CAPITOL COUNSEL HIRES TRYON: Capitol Counsel is bringing on Warren Tryon to the firm’s financial services practice and legislative team. Tryon previously worked for Roberts, Raheb & Gradler and served as the deputy staff director for the House Financial Services Committee.Read More…
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has hired Capitol Counsel, a top-tier D.C. government affairs firm, to help push Congress to pass bipartisan legislation that would make the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) tax-exempt. The organizations will work together to educate policymakers on the importance of including the VMLRP Enhancement Act (S. 553/H.R. 1125)…Read More…
Capitol Counsel has arrived. Revenue has almost tripled since the lobby firm opened its doors in 2007, and it is snapping up top talent and big-name clients at a time when most shops are stuck in neutral. “You have to be pretty well-rounded to play offense in this environment,” said Josh Kardon, Capitol Counsel’s newest…Read More…