Darryl Nirenberg

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Government Affairs & Public Policy, Tax Policy, Financial Services, Financial Regulatory Compliance & Policy

Overview

Darryl Nirenberg promotes and protects clients’ interests before the US Congress, federal agencies, and the White House, specializing in handling complex and often controversial issues. He is an authority on Senate legislative and parliamentary procedures, and he effectively combines substantive knowledge, procedural expertise, and strong connections with policymakers to deliver tangible results for clients.

Darryl has succeeded on behalf of clients on impacting various high-profile legislative matters, ranging from the National Defense Authorization Act of 2024; the CHIPS and Science Act; the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and the Affordable Care Act. His achievements also extend to enactment of The Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act, the reversal of the Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel’s Opinion on Internet Gaming, and tax treatment of certain Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS). He has also been active on issues related to trade with China; the reform and implementation of domestic agricultural programs; and exploration of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Before entering private practice, Darryl served 14 years in senior positions in the Senate, including as Counsel to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. On the Hill, Darryl earned a reputation for reaching across the aisle and fostering bipartisan collaboration to achieve results. His recent candidacy for Alexandria City Council provides him with unique insights into the campaign experiences of elected officials, enhancing his advocacy on behalf of clients.

Darryl is also a founding member of the Mid-Atlantic Board of Directors for the Positive Coaching Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to promoting positive experiences for young athletes and expanding access to youth sports in underserved communities.

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J.D., The George Washington University Law School, 1987
B.A., Colgate University, 1981, cum laude

Areas of Work

Speaking Engagements

So You Want to Expand Overseas, Global Gaming Expo, October 11, 2023
Moderator, "Innovation in Renewables & Next Generation Tech," The US-China Regional Dialogue Series Forum: Innovation in Energy, the Environment, and Sustainability, US-Asia Institute, March 2, 2022
Moderator, "US-China Defense and Security Issues: Rebalancing Force Posture in Asia", US-Asia Institute's 11th Annual China 101 Congressional Briefing Series, June 21, 2021
"Demystifying Reconciliation: Understanding the Process, Its Benefits, and Its Limitations," American Clean Power Association, January 26, 2021
"Taking Stock of US Relations Post-Election: The View from DC and Hong Kong," AmCham Webinar, November 9, 2020
"Making Sense of US and Chinese Legal Developments Pertaining to Hong Kong," US-China Business Council, August 4, 2020
Panelist, "US Relations with China and Hong Kong: An Update from Inside the Beltway," AmCham HK Law Committee webinar, July 2020
"On the Job with PORAC: COVID-19 Federal Legislative Update," Police Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) Podcast, Episode 35, May 5, 2020
"Lobbying During an Election Year," Public Affairs Council Webinar, January 22, 2020
"Elections Have Consequences: An Examination of the 2016 Elections, the Respective Candidates' Post-Election Legislative Agendas and the Impact on You and Your Clients," American Bar Association Business Law Section Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, September 7, 2016