Two members of Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Government Law & Policy Practice were named to Lawyers of Color’s 2023 Top Lobbyists & Influencers list. Lawyers of Color is a nonprofit that promotes diversity in the legal profession and advances democracy and equality in marginalized communities, according to the organization’s website.
Government Law & Policy Practice Co-Chair Demetrius G. McDaniel was recognized in the “Top Lobbyists – The Leaders” category, and Senior Director Albert Wynn was selected for the “Top Lobbyists – The Executives” category.
In addition to his role as practice co-chair, McDaniel serves as a senior vice president of the firm, regional operating shareholder of Texas, leader of the Texas Government Law & Policy Practice, and co-leader of the Washington, D. C.-based federal Government Law & Policy Practice. Demetrius counsels and provides advocacy to large private and public sector clients on federal, state, and local legal and public policy matters. His broad knowledge of federal and state government allows him to collaboratively develop strategies to help clients address complex problems that have a government origin or nexus.
Wynn is a former member of Congress, representing Maryland’s 4th Congressional District. While in the House of Representatives he served on the Energy and Commerce Committee, including as Chairman of its subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, and as a member of the subcommittees on Energy and Air Quality, Health, and Telecommunications. In the early part of his congressional career, he was a member of the Financial Services Committee and the Foreign Affairs Committee. He was appointed a Senior Democratic Whip and served as Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Political Action Committee (PAC).
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