Professionals
A Depth of Experience in Government & Politics
Steve Elmendorf
Steve Elmendorf served as a senior advisor to House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt for 12 years, navigating the intersection of politics and public policy. As chief of staff and most senior Democratic aide in the House of Representatives, Elmendorf interacted daily with the White House, administration officials, members of Congress, senators and leading interest groups developing knowledge in economic, domestic, national security, and foreign policy.
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Rob Cogorno
With experience at the center of the major public policy fights in Congress over the last fifteen years, Rob Cogorno brings an unparalleled expertise in the legislative process to Elmendorf Strategies. In particular, Cogorno offers clients a singular understanding of the complex dynamics in the House of Representatives and the House Democratic Caucus that ultimately shape legislative decisions for the two parties on both sides of the Capitol.
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James Houton
With over 15 years of experience in the Senate leadership and lobbying Capitol Hill on behalf of a Fortune 50 company, James Houton has worked intensively on the many complex legislative and regulatory issues facing the nation's most dynamic business sectors. Houton is distinguished by his success assisting innovative companies navigate the challenges to existing business models and regulatory regimes resulting from the rapid pace of technological change.
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Kristi Kennedy
During a seven year career on Capitol Hill, Kristi Kennedy served as Counsel to Senator Paul S. Sarbanes (D-MD) from 1999-2001, and as his Legislative Director from 2001 through 2006. As LD, Kennedy oversaw the senior Senator from Maryland's groundbreaking legislative agenda, coordinating with Committee and leadership staff to advance complex policy initiatives.
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Shanti Stanton
With more than a decade of experience at the highest level of legislative activity in Washington, Shanti Stanton has substantial expertise in House floor procedures, an understanding of how to advance the goals of a major multi-national corporation with a challenging legislative agenda, and meaningful relationships with the House Democratic Caucus – particularly Blue Dogs and New Democrats.
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