Roger P. Murry

Senior Policy Advisor

Areas of Focus

Roger P. Murry

Senior Policy Advisor

rmurry@akingump.com

Areas of Focus

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  • Has represented domestic and international clients on trade, foreign affairs, Veteran’s research, appropriations, and health care issues.
  • Has directed and advised numerous policy coalitions on diverse topics.

Roger represents and provides strategic advice to clients on a wide range of policy matters, with a focus on international trade and economic policy, foreign policy, Veteran’s research, and appropriations.

With over a decade of private sector experience, Roger has guided clients through numerous major legislative and regulatory efforts in Congress, the Executive Branch, and within the business community. On trade policy, he has guided clients through:

  • negotiation and passage of trade agreements
  • resolution of specific market access barriers
  • oversight related to bilateral negotiations and multilateral organizations

Beyond trade policy, Roger has a diverse range of policy expertise. He has directed and advised numerous policy coalitions on diverse topics, including technology regulation and Veteran’s mental health research.

With a broad political network, Roger serves as one of the firm’s main liaisons to House Democrats, focusing on Democratic leadership, centrist leaders, and members of the Ways and Means, Foreign Affairs, Veterans Affairs, and Appropriations Committees.

Prior to joining Akin Gump in 2010, Roger was managing director at Parven Pomper Strategies (PPS) Inc.

Previously, he served as a trade and health care advisor for Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D-CA), chair of the New Democrat Coalition and a leader on pro-trade Democratic policy. During this time, he helped craft centrist policy proposals related to international trade, health care reform, and the financial crisis. He began his Capitol Hill career with Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-CA).

Representative Work
  • Advised multiple U.S. allies on trade policy, including negotiation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and enactment of a major free trade agreement.
  • Led successful House floor whipping operation on behalf of trade association and allied coalition to strip onerous provision from the 2014 Farm Bill.
  • Led advocacy effort on behalf of two small domestic firms to help secure trademark rights in China.
  • Founded and lead multi-stakeholder coalition promoting more research to help Veteran’s experiencing PTSD and TBI.

Education
  • B.A., Claremont McKenna College, 2006

Affiliations and Public Service
  • Trade and health care advisor to Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D-CA).

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