Akin

Senior Counsel; Public Law & Policy

Reggie is a Senior Counsel in Akin’s top-ranked lobbying and public policy practice, bringing nearly a decade of Capitol Hill experience, including serving as chief counsel to Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY). He advises clients on navigating the evolving policy landscape in Congress, the White House, and executive branch agencies, with expertise in federal policy and strategic advocacy on complex policy reforms. Reggie leverages deep relationships across Congress, the executive branch, and key stakeholder communities to help clients navigate complex policy landscapes and engage effectively with federal decision-makers. Currently, he co-leads Akin's artificial intelligence (AI) policy initiatives, actively engaging with stakeholders in Congress and the Executive Branch on behalf of a broad range of clients and contributing to national discussions on AI regulation.

 

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, senior counsel 2023-present

Office of Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), chief counsel 2020-2022; counsel, 2017-2020.

Office of Rep. Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA), legislative director, 2015-2017; counsel, 2014-2015.

U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs, Subcommittee on Financial and Contracting Oversight, associate counsel, 2013-2014.

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Chief counsel to Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), 2020 to 2022; counsel, 2017 to 2020. Legislative director, Rep. Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA), 2014 to 2017; counsel, 2014 to 2015. Associate counsel, U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs, Subcommittee on Financial and Contracting Oversight, 2013 to 2014.

J.D., The George Washington University Law School, 2013 B.A., Louisiana State University, 2010