Ethan Pittleman

Partner /

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.

Education

  • London School of Economics – M.P.P.
  • Dickinson College – B.A., with honors

Positions Held

  • Office of Governor John Kitzhaber (D-OR), Washington, D.C. – Deputy Director of Federal Affairs. Focused on appropriations, multistate initiatives, and strategic coordination between the state of Oregon and Congress. Worked closely with the National Governors Association, Western Governors’ Association, and the Democratic Governors Association.
  • Office of Congressman Kurt Schrader (D-OR), Washington, D.C. – Policy Adviser. Responsible for a wide variety of issues including natural resources, energy, environment, and foreign policy. Managed business issues for the congressman, including his chairmanship of the House Small Business Committee’s Subcommittee on Finance and Tax.
  • Various fundraising capacities on congressional campaigns across the country.

Successes

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.