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Thomas F. Walls is an 11-year Capitol Hill veteran with broad legislative experience as a senior Senate staffer. As a former Legislative Director and veteran of political campaigns at every level, Mr. Walls has broad contacts and a sophisticated understanding of the procedural and political context of the policy debate. Throughout Mr. Walls’ career, strong communications skills and an understanding of the policymaking process have been keys to his success. Mr. Walls takes particular pride in helping clients to craft persuasive public affairs communications, both in dealing with crisis situations and as part of a long-term legislative strategy. He has extensive experience working with organizations and individuals involved in congressional hearings and investigations. He is also an attorney in the McGuireWoods, LLP law firm,* where he deals with matters relating to federal campaign finance and related ethics matters. Early in his career, he gained experience representing large corporate clients in commercial litigation. Mr. Walls represents a variety of McGuireWoods Consulting clients, including a leading food manufacturer, a well-known university, foreign governments and others. He serves as a Professorial Lecturer in Law at the George Washington University Law School.
Education
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, JD, 1987
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, BA, 1982
Memberships and Affiliations
Admitted only in New York; practice limited to matters and proceedings before federal courts and agencies
Past Positions
Legislative Director, Office of Senator Russell D. Feingold, 1998-2001
Legislative Assistant, Office of Senator Dale Bumpers, 1990-1998
Consultant, Clinton for President, Clinton-Gore Transition, 1992
Partner, Anderson, Kill, Olick & Oshinsky, P.C., 1987-1990
Assistant Research Director, Gary Hart for President, 1984
Research/Production Assistant, Squier, Eskew, Knapp Communications, 1982-1983
Senior Associate, Phil Noble & Associates, 1982
Practice Groups
Campaign Finance
Ethics Compliance
Executive Branch Affairs
Federal Appropriations
Federal Legislative Affairs
Strategic Communications & Grassroots
Service
Federal Public Affairs
Industries
Economic Development
Education
Energy
Healthcare
Information Technology & Telecom
Insurance and Financial
Land Use & Environmental
Local Government
Manufacturing
Public Safety
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