Bracewell & Giuliani Adds Strategic Communications Expert; Christopher Staszak Brings Government, Legal and Private Sector Experience.WASHINGTON -- Bracewell & Giuliani today announced Christopher Staszak has joined its Washington, D.C., office where he will practice in the government relations, strategic communications, election and ethics law sections. Staszak brings broad career experience as a former Senate aide, federal law clerk law clerk n. A person, typically an attorney, employed as an assistant to a judge or another attorney, especially in order to gain legal experience. , Capitol Hill press secretary, assistant counsel to the governor of New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of and corporate vice president. Patrick Oxford, managing partner of Bracewell & Giuliani, said, "Chris is a great addition to our government relations and strategic communications team." Scott Segal, partner and co-head of the government relations, advocacy and strategy section, noted that Staszak's "unique combination of government service and private sector expertise makes him a real asset." Most recently, Staszak served as an assistant counsel to the governor of New York, where he was a member of the team that provided legal advice to Governor Pataki. Previously, Staszak served as a law clerk to U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence E. Kahn. In this capacity, Staszak worked on complex criminal and civil litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. including copyright infringement Noun 1. copyright infringement - a violation of the rights secured by a copyright infringement of copyright plagiarisation, plagiarization, piracy, plagiarism - the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own , commercial disputes, employment discrimination and a broad range of federal crimes. Staszak began his career in public service as an aide to U.S. Senator Alfonse M. D'Amato, for whom he worked in both Washington and New York as a staff assistant, deputy press secretary, New York press New York Press is a free alternative weekly in New York City. It is the main competitor to the Village Voice. secretary and campaign spokesman. He also served as press secretary of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. In the private sector, Staszak served as vice president of corporate communications for Cantor Fitzgerald L.P. and eSpeed Inc., the global financial services and marketplace technology firm headquartered in Manhattan. In this role, Staszak oversaw all media relations and communications for both firms in North America, Europe and Asia. While with Cantor, he was the spokesman for the company on all matters involving the media, including litigation, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. He also managed the communications campaign surrounding the initial public offering of eSpeed Inc. Staszak is a graduate of New York Law School History New York Law School is one of the oldest independent law schools in the United States. The Law School was founded in 1891 by a group of faculty, students, and alumni of Columbia Law School led by their founding dean, Theodore William Dwight, a prominent figure in the and St. Lawrence University St. Lawrence University is a private, four-year liberal arts college located in the village of Canton in Saint Lawrence County, New York. Founded in 1856, it is the oldest coeducational university in the state of New York. . (NOTE: Photo available upon request) About Bracewell & Giuliani Bracewell & Giuliani LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol provides Fortune 500 companies, major financial institutions and governmental entities with practical advice spanning law, business, and public policy. With offices in Texas, Kazakhstan, New York, Washington, D.C., and London, Bracewell is well positioned to serve clients concentrated in the energy and finance sectors. For more information about Bracewell & Giuliani, visit www.bracewellgiuliani.com. |
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