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Nielsen Merksamer Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Eric Gruber Eric Gruber San Francisco Bay Area Details
Eric Gruber's Nielsen Merksamer Experience June 2007 - August 2007
Job Founder, Gruber Law Group
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Gruber Law Group   January 2012 - Present
Attorneys Bettering The Community   2010 - Present
Jones Clifford   March 2009 - July 2012
Alioto for District 3   2008 - 2008
Obama for America  2007 - 2008
Nielsen Merksamer   June 2007 - August 2007
Office of the City Attorney, San Francisco  January 2007 - May 2007
Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai  May 2006 - September 2006

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Public Policy, Civil Rights, Political Campaigns, Westlaw, Personal Injury, Politics, Policy Analysis, Courts, Research, Community Outreach, Legal Assistance, Human Rights, Motions, Trials, Trial Practice, Product Liability, Hearings, Lexis, Depositions, Arbitration, Employment Law, Medical Malpractice, Class Actions, Appeals, Legal Advice, Personal Injury..., Community Organizing, Public Speaking, Public Interest, Political Science, Torts, Discrimination, Legal Issues, Wrongful Death

Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law   2005 — 2008
Juris Doctor, Public Interest Concentration

Hamline University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Sociology Double Major

Rana Ansari Rana Ansari San Francisco Bay Area Details
Rana Ansari's Nielsen Merksamer Experience May 2007 - August 2007
Job Corporate Attorney at Reed Smith LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Reed Smith LLP  September 2015 - Present
Reed Smith LLP  January 2015 - Present
Reed Smith LLP  July 2012 - Present
Walker, Hamilton & Koenig, LLP   June 2009 - May 2012
Office of the Marin County Counsel   February 2009 - June 2009
Adjunct Law Professor Laurent Cohen-Tanugi   December 2008 - December 2008
Nielsen Merksamer   May 2007 - August 2007
California State Senate  January 2007 - May 2007
Marin County Superior Court  May 2006 - August 2006
U.S. Department of State   May 2004 - December 2004

Skills
Corporate Law, Contract Writing, Legal Contract Review, Contractual Agreements, Legal Writing, Real Estate Transactions, Corporate Real Estate, Corporate Governance, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Finance, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Legal Research, Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Intellectual Property, Hearings, Torts, Commercial Litigation, Depositions, Employment Law, Appeals, Civil Rights, Personal Injury, Westlaw, Legal Issues

Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law   2005 — 2008
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

University of California, Davis   1999 — 2004
B.A., International Relations, French, Psychology

Charity Blair, PHR Charity Blair, PHR Sacramento, California Area Details
Charity Blair, PHR's Nielsen Merksamer Experience April 1997 - January 2000
Job Human Resources Manager at Markstein Beverage
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Markstein Beverage Co. of Sacramento   January 2015 - Present
APCO Worldwide  March 2006 - October 2014
APCO Worldwide  June 2000 - March 2006
Nielsen Merksamer   April 1997 - January 2000
Premium Port Wines  February 1995 - March 1997

Skills
Human Resources, Personnel Management, Leadership, Management, Employee Engagement, Operations Management, Internal Communications, Global Mobility, Marketing, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Budgets, Performance Management, Business Process..., Corporate Finance, Program Management, Talent Management, Strategic Communications, Public Relations

Education
University of California, Davis   2001 — 2003
Certificate/PHR, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

California State University-Chico   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Relations and Affairs

Liz Hagelthorn Liz Hagelthorn San Francisco Bay Area Details
Liz Hagelthorn's Nielsen Merksamer Experience May 2011 - December 2012
Job AA at Twitter
Industry Internet
Experience
Twitter  June 2014 - Present
CaféMakeup.com   November 2009 - Present
Google  January 2013 - December 2013
Nielsen Merksamer   May 2011 - December 2012
U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein   April 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Ballet, Beatboxing, Blogging, Politics, Research, Government, Social Media, Interviews, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Writing, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Gang Prevention, Political Campaigns, Media Relations, Legal Research, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Leadership

Education
UC Berkeley

Nicholas Howe Nicholas Howe San Francisco Bay Area Details
Nicholas Howe's Nielsen Merksamer Experience April 2015 - Present
Job 3L Hastings Law & Javelin Thrower
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Nielsen Merksamer   April 2015 - Present
Stanford University  August 2014 - Present
Hamilton & McInnis   February 2014 - July 2014
Wells Fargo Advisors  January 2012 - June 2012
Guardian Newspaper UC San Diego   December 2010 - May 2012
Northwestern Mutual  February 2011 - January 2012

Skills
Contract Law, International Business..., Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Microsoft Excel

Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law   2014 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.), J.D.

University of California San Diego   2008 — 2012
BA, Political Science International Relations

Little Elm High Shcool   2004 — 2008

Adam Carvalho Adam Carvalho Roseville, California Details
Adam Carvalho's Nielsen Merksamer Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Office Assistant at Nielsen Merksamer
Industry Insurance
Experience
Nielsen Merksamer   March 2014 - Present
Texas Windstorm Insurance Association  October 2012 - August 2013
Van Berg & Associates Insurance Marketing, Inc.   June 2012 - October 2012

Skills
Insurance, Outlook, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office

Education
University of California, Davis   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Matt Lesenyie Matt Lesenyie Davis, California Details
Matt Lesenyie's Nielsen Merksamer Experience December 2006 - August 2009
Job Doctoral Student, UC Davis Political Science
Industry
Experience
UC Davis  September 2011 - Present
Nielsen Merksamer   December 2006 - August 2009

Skills
Political Communication, Experimental Design, Advertising Research, Campaign Finance Reform, Voter Behavior, Interest Groups and...

Education
UC Davis   2011 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

University of Nevada-Reno   2009 — 2011
Master of Arts (M.A.), Political Science

Deborah M. Hunt Deborah M. Hunt San Francisco Bay Area Details
Deborah M. Hunt's Nielsen Merksamer Experience October 1999 - February 2007
Job Project Planner, Real Estate Dept. at Jackson Family Wines
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Jackson Family Wines  September 2011 - Present
Jackson Family Wines  August 2010 - September 2011
Jackson Family Wines  February 2007 - August 2010
Nielsen Merksamer   October 1999 - February 2007
Nielsen, Merksamer, Parrinello, Mueller & Naylor   February 1997 - July 1999
Epstein, Becker & Green   March 1994 - January 1997
Lasky, Haas, Cohler & Munter   February 1990 - March 1994
Grueneich & Lowry   January 1986 - February 1990
Heller, Ehrman, White & McAuliffe   November 1983 - January 1986
City of Mill Valley  August 1980 - March 1984

Skills
Project Planning, Litigation, Government, Management

Education
Napa Valley College   1997 — 1997
P.O.S.T. Recertification, Law Enforcement

Oakland Police Academy   1983 — 1983
Basic Certificate, Law Enforcement

College of Marin
Administration of Justice

Tyler Kleinman Tyler Kleinman Berkeley, California Details
Tyler Kleinman's Nielsen Merksamer Experience August 2014 - Present
Job National Compliance Political Reports Specialist at Nielsen Merksamer
Industry
Experience
Nielsen Merksamer   August 2014 - Present
Vine Life   July 2011 - July 2014
Moraga Tutors   November 2012 - June 2014
ONE PR Studio  October 2013 - February 2014
Feeney McClaskey and Associates, Inc.   February 2013 - May 2013
Grassroots Campaigns  June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Public Relations, Public Speaking, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Critical Thinking, Social Networking, Event Planning, Social Media, Politics, Sales, Editing, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Fundraising, Time Management, Communication, Research and Analysis, Verbal Communication..., Project Management and..., HTML & CSS, Adobe Acrobat

Education
Saint Mary's College of California   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science, Senior

Berkeley City College   2010 — 2011
General Education, 4.0 GPA

April Puntillo Wallace April Puntillo Wallace Sacramento, California Area Details
April Puntillo Wallace's Nielsen Merksamer Experience 2001 - 2005
Job Manager, Product Labeling at Volcano Corporation
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Volcano Corporation  2012 - Present
Volcano Corporation  February 2010 - April 2012
Volcano Corporation  2009 - 2010
Volcano Corporation  2007 - 2009
Volcano Corporation  2005 - 2007
Nielsen Merksamer   2001 - 2005

Skills
Medical Devices, Product Launch, FDA, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Healthcare, Capital Equipment, Product Marketing, Digital Imaging, Process Improvement, Cardiology, R&D, Market Development, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Commercialization, ISO 13485, Biomedical Engineering

Education
Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF)   2008 — 2008
CCIR, Certified Cardiovascular Industry Representative

California State University-Sacramento   1999 — 2004
BA, Communication Studies, Small Group

Nicole Pereira Nicole Pereira Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Nicole Pereira's Nielsen Merksamer Experience June 2006 - June 2007
Job
Industry Law Practice
Experience
National Labor Relations Board  September 2010 - Present
Loyola Law   August 2009 - December 2009
Horvitz & Levy  January 2009 - August 2009
Center for Governmental Studies ("CGS")   June 2008 - August 2008
Nielsen Merksamer   June 2006 - June 2007
Office of US Senator Dianne Feinstein  January 2005 - May 2005
US Securities and Exchange Commission  June 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Organization, Goal Oriented, Diligent, Humor, Legal, Litigation, Legal Research

Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University   2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

UC Berkeley   2002 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government

Ryan Mesick Ryan Mesick San Rafael, California Details
Ryan Mesick's Nielsen Merksamer Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Political Reporting Specialist at Nielsen Merksamer
Industry Political Organization
Experience
Nielsen Merksamer   September 2014 - Present
Urban Brain and Body, LLC   August 2013 - July 2014
Easter Seals Bay Area  July 2012 - May 2013
Adelson, Testan & Brundo   February 2012 - June 2012
Cappello and Nöel, LLP   June 2011 - January 2012
YMCA and Shell Beach Elementary School   September 2010 - June 2011
City of Davis Recreation Department   November 2009 - June 2010
FedEx Office  March 2006 - December 2007

Education
University of California, Davis   2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, English

Cuesta College   2006 — 2008
Communication and Media Studies; English

Bradley Dennis Bradley Dennis Roseville, California Details
Bradley Dennis's Nielsen Merksamer Experience 2011 - 2011
Job Recent Graduate from BYUIdaho
Industry Financial Services
Experience
BYU-Idaho  January 2012 - July 2014
Harvest Investment Services, Inc.   August 2013 - November 2013
Nielsen Merksamer   2011 - 2011
Raley's  April 2006 - March 2007

Skills
Spanish, Microsoft Word, Accounting, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Outlook

Education
Brigham Young University - Idaho   2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Business Management emphasis Finance

Kristy Wiese Kristy Wiese Sacramento, California Area Details
Kristy Wiese's Nielsen Merksamer Experience February 2004 - November 2011
Job Lobbyist at Capitol Advocacy
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Capitol Advocacy  November 2011 - Present
Nielsen Merksamer   February 2004 - November 2011
California Department of Consumer Affairs  2000 - 2004
Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California  1996 - 2000

Skills
Grassroots Advocacy, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Legislative, Public Policy, Legislative Strategy, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Research

Education
California State University-Sacramento   2000 — 2004
Masters Degree, Public Policy and Administration

San Diego State University-California State University   1989 — 1995
Bachelor of Sciences, Psychology

Christopher Skinnell Christopher Skinnell San Francisco Bay Area Details
Christopher Skinnell's Nielsen Merksamer Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Partner at Nielsen Merksamer
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Nielsen Merksamer   January 2013 - Present
Nielsen Merksamer   September 2003 - December 2012
Rose Institute of State and Local Government  September 1995 - August 2000

Skills
Election Law, Public Policy, Politics, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation, Appeals, Legislation, Political Campaigns, Policy Analysis

Education
University of Chicago Law School   2000 — 2003
Doctor of Law (JD)

Claremont McKenna College   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Government/Legal Studies

Ben Tragish Ben Tragish Los Angeles, California Details
Ben Tragish's Nielsen Merksamer Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Taylor Blessey LLP  December 2013 - Present
American Board of Trial Advocates  September 2013 - November 2013
United States District Court for the Central District of California  August 2012 - November 2012
Nielsen Merksamer   May 2012 - August 2012
Law Offices of Joel Tamraz   May 2011 - August 2011
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger  September 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Legal Research

Education
Southwestern Law School   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of California, Santa Barbara   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, History, Business-Economics

Amber Rose Maltbie Amber Rose Maltbie Sacramento, California Area Details
Amber Rose Maltbie's Nielsen Merksamer Experience April 2010 - December 2010
Job Senior Counsel at Nossaman LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Emerge CA   April 2014 - Present
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law  January 2014 - Present
Nossaman LLP  September 2011 - Present
Law Office of Amber Rose Maltbie   January 2011 - October 2011
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems  December 2010 - December 2010
Nielsen Merksamer   April 2010 - December 2010
California State Assembly  January 2007 - December 2007
Congresswoman Barbara Lee  January 2001 - August 2003

Skills
Legal Research, Public Policy, Campaign Finance, Government Ethics, Election Law, Political Law, Politics, Legislation, Leadership, Political Campaigns, Legal Writing, Elections, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Government, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Policy

Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law   2005 — 2009
J.D., Law

Mills College   2000 — 2002
BA, Political, Legal and Economic Analysis

Ryan Bennetts Ryan Bennetts San Francisco Bay Area Details
Ryan Bennetts's Nielsen Merksamer Experience July 2006 - November 2007
Job Research Administrator at Sponsored Projects, UC Berkeley
Industry Research
Experience
Sponsored Projects, UC Berkeley   June 2011 - Present
WestEd  November 2007 - June 2011
Nielsen Merksamer   July 2006 - November 2007

Skills
Research, Report Writing, Editing, Survey Design, SPSS, Qualitative Research, Program Evaluation, Quantitative Research, Grant Writing, Program Development

Education
University of California, Berkeley   2002 — 2004
BA, Political Science

Louise Rosen Byer Louise Rosen Byer San Francisco Bay Area Details
Louise Rosen Byer's Nielsen Merksamer Experience 1985 - 1992
Job Strategic Communications Professional
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Consultant to Thomson Reuters, private law firms   December 2001 - Present
ASE Edge, Inc.   April 2004 - November 2006
Thomson Reuters  August 1996 - December 2001
Thomson West (formerly Bancroft Whitney)   April 1994 - August 1996
Thomson West  1992 - 1994
Nielsen Merksamer   1985 - 1992

Skills
Writing, Strategic Communications, Editorial, Blogging, Reputation Management, Publishing, Litigation, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Strategic Planning, Press Releases, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Strategy

Education
University of San Francisco School of Law   1976 — 1979
JD, Law

University of California, Santa Cruz   1970 — 1974
BA, History

Stanford University   1973 — 1973
Certification, Broadcasting and Film Institute

Aragon HIgh School

Kristen Lippstreu Kristen Lippstreu San Francisco Bay Area Details
Kristen Lippstreu's Nielsen Merksamer Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Political Reports Specialist at Nielsen Merksamer
Industry Education Management
Experience
Nielsen Merksamer   July 2013 - Present
Shane & Taitz   November 2012 - June 2013
San Rafael City Schools  August 2012 - November 2012
San Rafael City Schools  June 2010 - September 2011
San Rafael City Schools  June 2007 - September 2011
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority  January 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Microsoft Office, Research, Social Media, Organization, Public Speaking, Political Science, Writing, Political Reporting, Program Management, Time Management, Event Planning, Facebook, Community Outreach, Fundraising

Education
University of Oregon   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

University of Oregon   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

AHA   2011 — 2011

Marin Catholic   2004 — 2008

Elli Abdoli Elli Abdoli San Francisco Bay Area Details
Elli Abdoli's Nielsen Merksamer Experience 2007 - Present
Job Partner, Nielsen Merksamer
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Nielsen Merksamer   2007 - Present

Skills
Political Campaigns, Ballot Initiatives, Politics, Government Ethics, Campaign Finance, Lobbying, Litigation, Nonprofits, Pay to Play Laws

Education
Santa Clara University School of Law   2004 — 2007
JD, Law Student

University of California, Berkeley   2000 — 2004
BA, Political Science and Rhetoric

University of Oxford

Tommy Diamond Tommy Diamond San Diego, California Details
Tommy Diamond's Nielsen Merksamer Experience September 2012 - July 2015
Job JD Candidate, University of San Diego School of Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Nielsen Merksamer   September 2012 - July 2015
Community Legal Information Center  2010 - 2012
Law Office of Frances An   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Para-legal Certificate, Criminal Law, Legal Research, Pleadings, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Legal Writing, QuickBooks, Time Management, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Politics, Public Speaking, Westlaw, Nonprofits, Political Campaigns, Research, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Mediation, Legislation

Education
University of San Diego School of Law   2015 — 2018
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

California State University-Chico   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science - Para Legal Certificate

California State University-Chico   2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Legal Studies, General

Ashley Peric Ashley Peric San Francisco Bay Area Details
Ashley Peric's Nielsen Merksamer Experience September 2008 - September 2011
Job Floater Legal Secretary at Sideman & Bancroft LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Sideman & Bancroft LLP  March 2015 - Present
Weaver Austin Villeneuve Sampson, LLP  February 2013 - October 2014
Weaver Austin Villeneuve Sampson, LLP  September 2011 - February 2013
Nielsen Merksamer   September 2008 - September 2011
Jane Brunner for City Council 2008   April 2008 - June 2008
UCLA Police Department  November 2003 - November 2005

Skills
Proficient in Microsoft..., Proficient in Mac/OSX..., Experienced in research..., Ability to prioritize..., Meticulous..., Conflict management..., Public speaking..., Strong customer service..., Eager learner and..., Ability to operate a..., Proficient in Spanish,..., Public Speaking, Legal Writing, Policy Analysis

Education
University of California, Los Angeles   2003 — 2007
B.A., Political Science, Linguistics, Central and Eastern European Studies

Armeen Komeili Armeen Komeili San Francisco Bay Area Details
Armeen Komeili's Nielsen Merksamer Experience December 2014 - Present
Job Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Nielsen Merksamer   December 2014 - Present
Nielsen Merksamer   May 2013 - November 2014
California Fair Political Practices Commission  May 2012 - July 2012
Office of Community and Government Relations, University of California, Irvine   November 2010 - June 2011
Representative John Garamendi (CD-10)   June 2010 - September 2010
Office of the Lt. Governor of California   June 2009 - September 2009

Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor - cum laude

University of California, Irvine   2007 — 2011
B.A., History - summa cum laude

Darrin Lim Darrin Lim San Francisco Bay Area Details
Darrin Lim's Nielsen Merksamer Experience September 2004 - Present
Job Partner, Political Law Compliance Counsel at Nielsen Merksamer
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Nielsen Merksamer   September 2004 - Present
California State Assembly and State Senate   2000 - 2004
Channel 3 News   1996 - 2000

Skills
Campaign Finance, Public Speaking, Leadership, Politics, Legislation, Public Policy, Strategic Communications, Policy, Legislative Relations, Government, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Coalitions, Community Outreach, Political Consulting, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Grassroots

Education
University of Southern California

University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law

Marco Lucido Marco Lucido San Diego, California Details
Marco Lucido's Nielsen Merksamer Experience May 2015 - July 2015
Job JD Candidate, University of San Diego School of Law
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Nielsen Merksamer   May 2015 - July 2015
Nielsen Merksamer   July 2013 - May 2015
San Diego North Chamber of Commerce  January 2013 - June 2013
U.S. Department of Justice   September 2012 - December 2012
San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council   February 2012 - June 2012

Skills
SPSS, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Political Science, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Research, Community Outreach, Politics, Public Policy, Foreign Policy, PowerPoint, Analysis, Legislation, Policy

Education
University of San Diego School of Law   2015 — 2018
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

University of California, San Diego   2011 — 2013
Bachelor’s Degree, Political Science and Government, 3.8

Santa Barbara City College   2009 — 2011
3.6

UCDC

Jason Kaune Jason Kaune San Francisco Bay Area Details
Jason Kaune's Nielsen Merksamer Experience 1996 - Present
Job Partner at Nielsen Merksamer
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Orinda Union School District  December 2014 - Present
Nielsen Merksamer   1996 - Present
Association of Yale Alumni  1990 - 1994
Republican National Committee  1987 - 1990

Skills
Campaign Finance, Litigation, Election Law, Commercial Litigation, Nonprofits, Legislation, Public Policy, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Mediation, Legislative Relations, Politics, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Policy, Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, Government, Fundraising, Speech Writing, Community Outreach

Education
Yale University   1986 — 1990
BS, History

Harvard University Kennedy School of Government
MPP, Public Policy

University of California, Hastings College of the Law
JD

Serena Kirk Serena Kirk Sacramento, California Area Details
Serena Kirk's Nielsen Merksamer Experience April 2005 - June 2007
Job Policy Advocate
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Children's Defense Fund  2012 - Present
Central Coast Health Network   December 2010 - December 2011
California Primary Care Association  June 2008 - December 2010
California Primary Care Association  June 2007 - June 2008
Nielsen Merksamer   April 2005 - June 2007

Skills
Grants, Legislative Relations, Policy, Public Policy, Coalitions, Health Policy, Legislative Research, Legislation, Politics, Program Development, Program Management, Nonprofits, Cultural Awareness, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Grassroots Organizing, Healthcare, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Editing, Fundraising, Legal Writing, Research

Education
Oxford University
International Politics

San Diego State University-California State University
Bachelor of Arts, Communications

Tianjin University
International Communications

Kelly McKechnie Hitt Kelly McKechnie Hitt Sacramento, California Area Details
Kelly McKechnie Hitt's Nielsen Merksamer Experience February 2002 - June 2006
Job Director, Government Affairs Western Region
Industry Government Relations
Experience
TechAmerica  June 2011 - Present
Western Growers  June 2006 - June 2011
Nielsen Merksamer   February 2002 - June 2006

Skills
Event Planning, Governmental Affairs, Event Management

Education
University of California, Davis   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science

David Phelps David Phelps Los Angeles, California Details
David Phelps's Nielsen Merksamer Experience September 2000 - October 2001
Job Director of External Relations at Association of Independent Commercial Producers
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Association of Independent Commercial Producers  April 2007 - Present
Obama for America  2008 - 2008
California Democratic Party  2006 - 2006
City of Los Angeles  2005 - 2006
Valley Industry & Commerce Association   September 2003 - November 2005
Assembly Speaker Robert Hertzberg   2002 - 2003
Nielsen Merksamer   September 2000 - October 2001

Skills
Government Relations, Politics, Policy, Volunteer Management, Research, Public Speaking, Writing, Event Planning, Editing, Film, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Media Relations, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Lobbying, Public Policy, Government, Nonprofits, Event Management, Coalitions, Legislative Relations, Community Development, Fundraising, Speech Writing, Political Campaigns, Public Affairs, Advertising, Crisis Communications, Grassroots Organizing, Policy Analysis, Blogging, Economic Development, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Message Development, Political Communication, Publicity, Legislation, Spokesperson, Community Organizing, Political Science, Creative Direction, Philanthropy, Social Media, Grassroots

Education
California State University-Northridge   2002 — 2008
Masters, Public Administration

California State University-Northridge   1994 — 2000
BA, Political Science

Jim Sutton Jim Sutton San Francisco Bay Area Details
Jim Sutton's Nielsen Merksamer Experience February 1990 - May 2003
Job Managing Partner, The Sutton Law Firm
Industry Law Practice
Experience
The Sutton Law Firm  May 2003 - Present
Nielsen Merksamer   February 1990 - May 2003
California Supreme Court Justice Edward Panelli   1988 - 1989

Skills
Politics, Compliance, Non-profits, Policy, Fundraising, Public Relations, Government Relations, Legislative, Investigations, Government, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Relations, Private Investigations, Mediation, Litigation, Appeals, Coalitions, Legal Writing, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Research, Election Law, Public Policy, Legislation, Political Campaigns, Civil Litigation, Policy Analysis, Legal Research, Municipal Law

Education
Stanford University Law School   1985 — 1988
JD, law

Pomona College   1980 — 1984
BA, American Studies

John Marshall High School

University of Virginia

Patrick Rippon Patrick Rippon United States Details
Patrick Rippon's Nielsen Merksamer Experience March 2002 - Present
Job Network Administrator at Nielsen Merksamer
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Nielsen Merksamer   March 2002 - Present

Skills
Microsoft Office

Education
Santa Rosa Junior College   2014 — 2015
Cisco Certification Training in CCNA Skills Certificate

Santa Rosa Junior College   1996 — 2000
AA, General Education, Business, Culinary.

Katherine Lira Katherine Lira Sacramento, California Area Details
Katherine Lira's Nielsen Merksamer Experience December 2008 - September 2009
Job at U.S. Department of Justice
Industry Government Relations
Experience
U.S. Department of Justice   October 2009 - Present
Nielsen Merksamer   December 2008 - September 2009

Education
The George Washington University   2006 — 2008
MPP, Public Policy

James Gravin James Gravin San Francisco Bay Area Details
James Gravin's Nielsen Merksamer Experience June 2007 - Present
Job Nielsen Merksamer
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Nielsen Merksamer   June 2007 - Present

Skills
Public Speaking

Education
San Diego State University-California State University   2002 — 2007
BA, Political Science

Ronak Daylami Ronak Daylami San Francisco Bay Area Details
Ronak Daylami's Nielsen Merksamer Experience May 2007 - August 2007
Job Staff Counsel at California Senate Judiciary Committee
Industry Law Practice
Experience
California Senate Judiciary Committee   April 2011 - Present
Office of the State Chief Information Officer / California Technology Agency   May 2010 - April 2011
Mastagni, Holstedt, Amick, Miller & Johnsen   September 2009 - March 2010
Nielsen Merksamer   May 2007 - August 2007
California State Assembly  January 2007 - May 2007
University of California Hastings--Professor John Diamond   June 2006 - December 2006

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legislation, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Litigation, Courts

Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law   2005 — 2008
JD

University of California, Berkeley   2002 — 2005
BA, Political Science, Minor in English

Jacqueline Tokos Jacqueline Tokos San Francisco Bay Area Details
Jacqueline Tokos's Nielsen Merksamer Experience April 2014 - Present
Job J.D., University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Nielsen Merksamer   April 2014 - Present
San Francisco Superior Court  January 2013 - May 2013
Office of the Chief Counsel, TSA   June 2012 - July 2012
Bracamontes and Vlasak   June 2011 - July 2011
U.S. House of Representatives   June 2008 - July 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Public Policy, Research, Lexis

Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Civil Litigation Concentration

San Diego State University-California State University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Diane Stephens Diane Stephens Sacramento, California Area Details
Diane Stephens's Nielsen Merksamer Experience 2002 - 2003
Job Accounting Professional
Industry Accounting
Experience
Teichert  2003 - 2011
Nielsen Merksamer   2002 - 2003
Teichert  1986 - 2001
Valley Record Distributors   1985 - 1986
KPMG, LLP  1981 - 1985

Education
CSU Chico
BA, Accounting

Golden Gate University
MS, Business, Taxation

Venessa Burns Venessa Burns Sacramento, California Area Details
Venessa Burns's Nielsen Merksamer Experience October 2008 - Present
Job Legal assistant to partner in the firm at Nielsen merksamer
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Nielsen merksamer   October 2008 - Present
Massingham & Associates  February 2007 - October 2008
Sandberg, Lo Duca & Aland, LLP   January 2004 - February 2007

Skills
Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Public Policy, Politics, Policy Analysis, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Nonprofits, Research, Political Campaigns, Legislative Research, Community Development, Fundraising, Community Engagement, Document Drafting

Education
National University   2011 — 2013
Master's degree, Human Resources Management and Services

CSU Sacramento   2003 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Organizational Communications