Kelley Drye Welcomes Experienced Political Advisor
Kelley Drye announced that it will welcome a former Legislative and Political Director of the United Steelworkers of America, as Senior Advisor to the firm’s Government Relations and Public Policy and International Trade practice groups in September. At Kelley Drye, he will help clients advance their legislative and political agendas.
“Bill is well-respected in Congress on both sides of the aisle. He is known for his substance, his candor and his ability to work with people,” said Paul C. Rosenthal, Managing Partner of Kelley Drye’s Washington, D.C office. “We are delighted he is joining our government relations practice.”
He brings with him over 20 years of experience in the domestic steel industry. Most recently, he led the Stand Up for Steel Committee, a coalition of major U.S. steel producers working to ensure fairness in international trade laws and promote the well-being of steelworkers. This coalition is widely credited as the most successful labor-management partnership.
At the United Steelworkers of America (USWA), he served as advisor to the president and advocated for the USWA on issues such as labor law, international trade, environmental regulation, and safety and health protections as well as pensions for workers. He also staffed Commissioner Leo Gerard at the National Commission of Energy Policy.
Additionally, he has lobbied Congress on behalf of the Industrial Union Department of the AFL-CIO, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and the National Wildlife Federation. He received his B.A. in History from Assumption College.
About Kelley Drye’s Government Relations and Public Policy Practice
The Government Relations and Public Policy Practice Group helps clients interpret and shape governing laws, enabling them to achieve and maintain market leadership. The varied backgrounds of its government relations lawyers and lobbyists enable the team to handle a variety of clients needs, including representation and strategic planning.
About Kelley Drye
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP has over 400 lawyers and other professionals in eight locations around the world. The firm’s attorneys, government relations advisors, and economic consultants serve domestic and international clients through combined expertise in regulation, litigation, and government relations. Kelley Drye assists clients with the legal and regulatory challenges posed by the interplay of competition, public policy and economic trends.