Blank Rome Government Relations Welcomes Steven Wall as a Principal in Washington, D.C.
June 25 2024 - 12:48PM
Blank Rome Government Relations LLC (“BRGR”) is pleased to
announce that Steven W. Wall has joined the firm as a
principal in the Washington, D.C., office. Steven brings 25 years
of legislative and public policy advocacy experience to BRGR,
having served on the staffs of distinguished U.S. Senators and
several important committees within the U.S. Senate and U.S. House
of Representatives. He joins BRGR at an exciting time as David
S. Jansen and Genevieve Cowan were recently elevated
to principals in recognition of their exceptional talent and
outstanding client service.
“We are thrilled to welcome Steven to our team and extend our
congratulations to Dave and Genevieve,” said C.J. Zane,
Managing Principal of BRGR. “Steven has had a storied career having
worked for multiple members and committees to build a broad
understanding of the Hill. He also has an extensive knowledge of
the legislative process having worked for both the government and
private sector, and he has terrific relationships with key players
inside the Beltway and beyond. Steven will be a tremendous asset to
our practice and our clients.”
At BRGR Steven will add depth and breadth to the work the firm
is already doing on behalf of clients in the transportation and
maritime industries and expand the firm’s service offerings in
sectors such as telecommunications and agriculture.
“I am excited to join BRGR and work with such a talented and
experienced group of professionals,” said Steven. “I’ve been
familiar with the firm’s prominence and achievements for decades,
and as I considered the clients that BRGR serves, it was a natural
fit to join the firm. BRGR has a reputation for delivering
high-quality and effective advocacy services to its clients across
a wide range of industries and policy areas. I look forward to
contributing to the firm’s growth and success by drawing from my
experience and relationships to help our clients achieve their
objectives.”
Most recently, Steven served as general counsel to the U.S.
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
(“Committee”). In that role he provided the Committee, including
Chairman and Ranking Member Roger Wicker (R-MS), with
administrative and ethics advice, interpreted and enforced
Committee rules and jurisdiction, and contributed to the
advancement of the bills under consideration by the Committee.
Steven also led the nominations vetting process and supervised the
work of the Committee’s oversight and investigations team.
Earlier in his career, Steven served as general counsel to the
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry,
where he advised on policy for the Farm Bill, and as a professional
staff member with the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations.
Additionally, his tenure as deputy general counsel with the U.S.
House Committee on House Administration provided him with in-depth
knowledge of House operations and procedures.
“We are very pleased to have Steven at BRGR,” said
principal Stephen C. Peranich. “Steven will continue to foster
relationships with the Commerce Committee and its members on client
matters and issue sets, as well as expand our reach to other
members, offices, and staff on the Senate side. Additionally, we
anticipate that he will leverage his Appropriations Committee
experience to help our clients navigating the annual appropriations
process to secure federal funding for their projects and
programs.”
In addition to his committee experience, Steven served in the
offices of Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS), Vice-Chairman and Chairman
of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Trent Lott,
(R-MS), Senate Majority and Minority Leader. He has also worked in
the private sector in government relations and public policy
consulting. Before beginning his career in Washington, D.C., Steven
practiced law in Jackson, Mississippi. He earned his J.D. from
Vanderbilt University School of Law, his M.Sc. from The University
of Edinburgh, and his B.P.A., summa cum laude, from the University
of Mississippi.
About Blank Rome Government Relations
Blank Rome Government Relations LLC is a government affairs firm
comprised of a team of top lobbying and strategic communications
professionals with first-hand knowledge of the legislative and
administrative process in Washington, D.C. Today’s businesses face
complex issues that cut across all branches of federal, state, and
local governments. We develop focused, successful strategies to
navigate these complexities. Learn more at
blankromegr.com.
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Kate Tavella
Blank Rome LLP
215.988.6988
tavella@blankrome.com
Abby Moriarty
Blank Rome LLP
312.776.2597
abby.moriarty@blankrome.com