David L. Bridges
Partner /
David L. Bridges is a partner with Capitol Counsel, LLC. Having worked in both the public and private sectors, he brings to the firm extensive tax and energy policy expertise. On Capitol Hill, Bridges served as a senior staffer for members of Senate Republican Leadership, the Senate Finance Committee, and the House Ways & Means Committee. Prior to his tenure on Capitol Hill, he worked in government relations for the energy and manufacturing industries.
Education
- The George Washington University Law School – J.D.
- The University of Dallas – B.A.
Positions Held
- Office of Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) – Tax Counsel. Advised the Senator – a member of the Senate Finance Committee, Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, and Ranking Member of the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee – on tax, retirement, and small business policy. Bridges worked closely with the Senate Republican Conference and Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee on relevant tax policy issues.
- Office of Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY-23)– Tax Counsel. Advised the Congressman – a senior member of the House Ways & Means Committee and co-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus – on tax, trade, retirement, energy, financial services, and small business policy.
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation – Senior Manager of Government Relations. Advocated on behalf of the company at the federal, state, and local
levels. - Edison Electric Institute – Manager of Government Relations. Advocated on behalf of the electric utility industry, with a focus on tax policy.
Memberships / Recognition
- Maryland Bar Association – Member
Successes
With over a decade of both public and private sector experience, Bridges has extensive knowledge of and experience in tax and energy policy.