Ethan Pittleman is a partner at Capitol Counsel, LLC. With over 15 years of Capitol Hill and private sector experience, Pittleman advises clients on a variety of polity and political matters within the areas of energy, transportation, natural resources, environmental, Native American policy, commerce, and within the emerging global cannabis market. He is widely recognized for his understanding of the complex relationship between policy and politics ranging from his work that includes high-level strategic advisement for Fortune 500 companies, to mid-level businesses and
companies engaged in federal affairs, to representing non-profits. He has built strong relationships across the ideological spectrum of the Democratic Party and can advocate with Senators, and members of the House of Representatives, including powerful committees in both the Senate and House.
While serving as a policy adviser to Congressman Schrader, Pittleman helped pass the Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009 in the House, a large rewrite of the Small Business Administration’s lending and finance programs.
Pittleman has worked with a variety of government, natural resources, and conservation organizations in passing legislation to protect Oregon grant lands (including old growth trees) while allowing for sustainable timber harvests.