Government Affairs Associate

NIKKI L. MURADIAN

*** ******* **** • SOUTH EASTON, MA • 02375 • 617-***-**** • **********@*******.***

EDUCATION

Suffolk University Law School, Boston, MA

Juris Doctor Candidate, Evening Division, May 2012

Health and Biomedical Law Concentration, Certificate anticipated May 2012

The University of Vermont, Burlington, VT

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Minor: Spanish May 2004

Activities: Lawrence Debate Union, Senior Member

Honors: Edward Butler Oratory Prize, Recipient

American University, Washington, DC

The Washington Semester, Fall 2002

Program: American Politics, Intensive Government and Law Program

Focus: Domestic Politics and Public Policy

EXPERIENCE

The Brennan Group Boston, MA

Research Associate May 2005 –Present

Research issues and legislation relevant to client needs/potential needs, as well as anticipate prospective client needs to increase client base; Aid in the development and implementation of legislative, grassroots, and public affairs strategies; Coordinate fundraising events for city-, state-, and nation-wide candidates and elected officials.

• Legal Responsibilities

Execute completion and submission of federal and state legal disclosure forms on behalf of company; Responsible for all clients through timely completion and submission of annual registration and bi-annual disclosure filings in accordance with Campaign Finance, Ethics, and Lobbying Laws; Produce, edit, and authorize consulting contracts for execution;

• Legislative Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze legislation relevant to client affairs; Assist in the drafting and amending of legislation; Communicate legislative activity, status, and process to clients in monthly reports; Coordinate, prepare, and provide support to clients in strategy meetings with elected and appointed public officials.

John Hancock Financial Services South Boston, MA

Litigation Analyst October 2004 – May 2005

Collaborated with analysts simplifying an international litigation project; Reviewed and summarized contracts and consulting agreements; Prepared legal and government filings for arbitration.

Campaign for UN Reform (CUNR) Washington, DC

Litigation Analyst August – December 2002

Composed press releases published in online journals; Authored and edited numerous reports, proposals, and newsletter articles; Assisted in coordinating and scheduling national meetings and fundraisers; Tracked legislation pertaining to CUNR.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Computer database management: Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and FrontPage, Adobe Acrobat, LexisNexis, WestLaw.

Professional Training: Massachusetts Citizens’ Legislative Seminar, Franklin Covey 7 Habits Workshop, and attended various seminars hosted by Massachusetts Bar Association and American League of Lobby

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