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.
- District of Columbia
- 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
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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
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"Making Sense of US and Chinese Legal Developments Pertaining to Hong Kong," US-China Business Council, August 4, 2020
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Panelist, "US Relations with China and Hong Kong: An Update from Inside the Beltway," AmCham HK Law Committee webinar, July 2020
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"On the Job with PORAC: COVID-19 Federal Legislative Update," Police Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) Podcast, Episode 35, May 5, 2020
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"Lobbying During an Election Year," Public Affairs Council Webinar, January 22, 2020
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"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
News & Publications
Stepwise Risk Outlook
Sanctions Update: April 28, 2025
April 28, 2025
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Darryl Nirenberg, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elli Zachari, Elliot Letts, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Hoi Chung Liu, Jonathan Eaton
International Compliance Blog
Weekly Sanctions Update: April 28, 2025
April 28, 2025
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Darryl Nirenberg, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elli Zachari, Elliot Letts, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Hoi Chung Liu, Jonathan Eaton
Stepwise Risk Outlook
Sanctions Update: April 21, 2025
April 21, 2025
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Darryl Nirenberg, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elli Zachari, Elliot Letts, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Hoi Chung Liu, Jonathan Eaton
International Compliance Blog
Weekly Sanctions Update: April 21, 2025
April 21, 2025
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Darryl Nirenberg, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elli Zachari, Elliot Letts, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Hoi Chung Liu, Jonathan Eaton
Stepwise Risk Outlook
Sanctions Update: April 14, 2025
April 14, 2025
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Darryl Nirenberg, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elli Zachari, Elliot Letts, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Isabella Rao, Jonathan Eaton
International Compliance Blog
Weekly Sanctions Update: April 14, 2025
April 14, 2025
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Darryl Nirenberg, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elli Zachari, Elliot Letts, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Isabella Rao, Jonathan Eaton
International Compliance Blog
Weekly Sanctions Update: April 7, 2025
April 7, 2025
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Darryl Nirenberg, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elli Zachari, Elliot Letts, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Jonathan Eaton, Sophia Yang
Global Trade & Investment Law Blog
March 31, 2025
Stepwise Risk Outlook
Sanctions Update: March 31, 2025
March 31, 2025
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Darryl Nirenberg, Quentin Johnson, Elli Zachari, Elliot Letts, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Jonathan Eaton, Thomas Goldstein
International Compliance Blog
Weekly Sanctions Update: March 31, 2025
March 31, 2025
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Darryl Nirenberg, Quentin Johnson, Elli Zachari, Elliot Letts, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Jonathan Eaton, Thomas Goldstein
Resources
Events
Seminars & Events
Brussels Symposium and Cocktail Reception
November 12, 2024
Speakers: Ruxandra Cana, Eric C. Emerson, Tyler Evans, Anne-Gabrielle Haie, Robert Klotz, Patrick F. Linehan, Byron Maniatis, Eva Monard, Eléonore Mullier, Daniel A. Mullen, Darryl Nirenberg, Meredith Rathbone, Jeffrey G. Weiss, Charles Whiddington, Wendy Wysong
Webinars
Post-Election Recap: The First 48 Hours
November 7, 2024
Speakers: Jason Abel, Leslie A. Belcher, Elizabeth Hurley Burks, N. Hunter Johnston, Darryl Nirenberg, Lisa M. Zarlenga, Ashelen Vicuña
Seminars & Events
Global Trade and Enforcement Symposium in Hong Kong
June 1, 2023
Speakers: Renato Antonini, Yongqing Bao, Brigida Benitez, Brian G. Burke, Ali Burney, Henry Cao, John Caracappa, Boyd Cloern, Robyn C. Crowther, Brian J. Fleming, Coy Garrison, Zoey Hong, Stanley C. Kuo, Amy J. Lentz, Michelle L. Levin, Patrick F. Linehan, Jamie Lucia, Alexandra Melia, Cáitrín McKiernan, Eva Monard, Darryl Nirenberg, Gwendolyn Prothro Renigar, Angus Rodger, Guy Soussan, David M. Stetson, Grace Wang, Philip R. West, Charles Whiddington, Wendy Wysong, Lin Yang, Bo Yue, Wilson Zhao
Seminars & Events
Post-Election Recap - Policymaking Agenda for 2023
November 10, 2022
Speakers: Jason Abel, Leslie A. Belcher, Elizabeth Hurley Burks, Darryl Nirenberg, Scott A. Sinder
Webinars
Post-Election Recap: International Trade
November 17, 2020
Speakers: Eric C. Emerson, Darryl Nirenberg, Jeffrey G. Weiss
Webinars
Post-Election Recap: The First 48 Hours
November 5, 2020
Speakers: Jason Abel, Leslie A. Belcher, Elizabeth Hurley Burks, Darryl Nirenberg, Scott A. Sinder
Webinars
November 8, 2018
Speakers: Jason Abel, Leslie A. Belcher, Elizabeth Hurley Burks, Micah S. Green, Kate Jensen, N. Hunter Johnston, Darryl Nirenberg, Scott A. Sinder
Webinars
Legislative Oversight of the CFTC: A Primer
May 18, 2017
Speakers: Leslie A. Belcher, Michael V. Dunn, Micah S. Green, Darryl Nirenberg
Webinars
November 10, 2016
Speakers: Jason Abel, Leslie A. Belcher, Elizabeth Hurley Burks, Micah S. Green, N. Hunter Johnston, Darryl Nirenberg, Scott A. Sinder, Amanda Pedvin Varma
Noteworthy
- The Hill, "Top Lobbyists" (2019)
- National Law Journal, "Trailblazers in Government Relations" (2019)
- Legal 500 US, Government: Government Relations (2015, 2017-2019)