Rodney B. Lewis Resident – American Indian Law and Policy

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a Rodney B. Lewis Resident to support the American Indian Law and Policy practice, reporting to assigned attorney(s), advisor(s) and practice management.

The role will reside in the Washington, DC office with hybrid work capabilities and will assist with projects for the Public Law and Policy practice and the American Indian Law and Policy practice. The American Indian Law and Policy practice provides legal and strategic advice to American Indian tribal governments and other entities that share a commitment to tribal political empowerment, sovereignty and economic development. Our lawyers and consultants design legal strategies, defend tribal rights and formulate public policy recommendations that make it possible for our tribal clients to accomplish their business, legal and political goals.

In the course of duties, the Rodney B. Lewis Resident is exposed to the intersection of business, policy and politics, the legislative process, and Capitol Hill.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Background in policy, business, and the regulatory and legislative processes preferred
• Understanding of political and legislative processes
• Understanding of regulatory and administrative processes

• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the legislative process and Capitol Hill as well as executive branch regulatory processes.
• Monitor Congressional legislative activity, political activity, regulatory developments, industry trends and media that impact clients.
• Attend and summarize Congressional hearings.
• Monitor and report on media relevant to clients and their interests.
• Conduct extensive, time-sensitive research and package findings.
• Research, draft and prepare presentations and reports on select legislative and regulatory issues.
• Draft white papers, talking points, memoranda and correspondence for attorneys, advisors and clients.
• Coordinate and/or attend meetings for and with the team and our clients, with Members of Congress, executive branch officials and their staff.
• Prepare and manage client schedules.
• Assist with client development projects, including tracking industry events and conferences.
• Assume other responsibilities as requested in support of the Public Law and Policy practice and the American Indian Law and Policy practice groups’ goals and objectives.