Vice President Assistant

KIMBERLY TURNER, Esq.

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Overview

Ms. Turner is a seasoned government relations strategist who has over 17 years experience in legislative

affairs and Congressional advocacy. Ms. Turner tackles complex policy initiatives and facilitates dialogue

with public affairs representatives to help achieve client-specific legislative and regulatory goals. With

experience in both the public and private sectors, Ms. Turner advises clients on matters that relate to the

intersection of business and public policy. She contributes issue expertise that includes energy, health

care, appropriations, financial services, and real estate. Currently she represents a variety of corporate

clients, including Avis Budget Group, TIC International Corporation and the Nehemiah Corporation. Her

experience ranges from tax policy, energy, healthcare, appropriations to transportation policy, travel,

tourism, and insurance. Ms. Turner offers dynamic advice and counsel, and works effectively with local,

state and federal government agencies as well as elected public officials. Ms. Turner is effective in

assisting clients in framing persuasive and consistent messages for legislative, administrative and

regulatory decision-makers as well as helping clients take a proactive role in advocating for favorable

solutions when government decisions are being considered and made.

Business Skills

Advocacy before government entities including:

• Development of comprehensive and creative strategies to achieve clients’ legislative, political and

government affairs goals;

• Representation and advocacy before federal agencies, rulemaking authorities and commissions;

• Working directly with elected officials and their staffs to advocate our clients’ positions and

continually advocating for our clients until results are clear ;

• Development and coordination of industry-specific coalitions and grassroots advocacy efforts that

benefit clients’ industries;

• Using alliances and other forces for powerful and cost-effective means to present views and affect

a pending government decision;

• Researching, drafting and monitoring state and federal legislative proposals;

• Providing political intelligence information regarding specific legislative and regulatory

proposals;

• Experience in Administration, Senate and House strategies

Client Services:

• Assessment of how clients need to interact with government leaders to advance various corporate

goals and objectives; and

• Development of relationships with elected officials and their staff to enhance clients’ image and

improve working relationships.

Experience

Present

Founding Partner, Capitol Consulting, LLC

2007-2009

Principal, Perennial Strategy Group and the Assistant Treasurer of Perennial Strategy PAC

Principal, Perennial Sports and Entertainment and General Counsel of the NBA Referees Foundation

Partner, Perennial Law Group

2002-2007

Vice President, Cendant/FedState Government Affairs

Ms. Turner worked with FedState Strategic Consulting, Inc. as the Vice President of Federal

Government Relations. Ms. Turner played a key role in developing policy strategy and was

responsible for rendering legal advice to senior management, transactional lawyers and business

units. Moreover, she was responsible for the management, implementation and compliance of federal

statutes and regulations for all clients of the firm.

1997-2002

Director, Verizon Wireless

In this corporate position Ms. Turner was primarily responsible for leading internal Government

Relations strategy development and implementation plans across multiple business areas for the

Northwest/West Region State and Local Government Relations team and influencing the

competitiveness of Verizon Wireless in the Northwest/West Region. Responsibilities included

developing and maintaining strategic relationships with local and state government leaders to lead

legislative priorities and actions. Ms. Turner’s policy development leadership was manifested through

creation and risk mitigation and resulted in direct and indirect cost savings and/or avoidance through

state and local proactive legislative actions.

1993-1997

Assistant Counsel, New Jersey Governor’s Office

Ms. Turner provided legal counsel to the New Jersey Governor and served as Legal Counsel to the

Senate Judiciary Committee to the New Jersey State Senate. In these capacities, she helped oversee

legal and policy issues, judicial selection, legislation, and all legal issues concerning the Office of the

Governor and the state.

Education

Seton Hall Law School, J.D.

Temple University, M.B.A. Sport Management

Duke University, A.B.

Professional Affiliations

Board Member, Salvation Army, National Capital Area

Chair for Fiscal Policy Coordinating Committee of the Business Roundtable

Chair, ADA Committee for the American Hotel and Lodging Association

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