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| Justin McCarthy |
Justin McCarthy, who was senior advisor at Akin Gump, has joined DGA Group as a partner in its US government relations practice.
He is a veteran of the George W. Bush administration, serving as special assistant to the president for legislative affairs.
As Bush’s liaison to Congress, McCarthy helped shape strategies dealing with the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) and Farm Bill, as well as free trade pacts with Panama, Korea and Colombia.
Prior to joining the White House, McCarthy was appointed by Bush as assistant US trade rep for Congressional affairs.
McCarthy also worked at Pfizer as director of government relations, focused on healthcare, intellectual property, tax and international trade matters.
“Justin’s deep understanding of the policy and legislative landscapes, combined with his strategic insights, will offer unparalleled perspective and insight at this critical time,” said Patrick Casey, partner at DGA Group.
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