Mr. Seher's practice focuses primarily on federal government affairs with a particular emphasis on Congress and the legislative process. He provides counsel on issue management, legislative strategy, coalition development and political analysis. His background includes nearly ten years on Capitol Hill as a staff member in the office of Senator Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D-DE), and as a member of the Finance Division of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Mr. Seher was Legislative Director at the law firm of O'Connor & Hannan, and later established the Washington D.C. office of UST, Inc., as Vice President of Government Affairs.
With thirty years of Washington experience, Mr. Seher has successfully demonstrated his solid understanding of the legislative and executive branches of government by effectively identifying policy trends as well as prioritizing key legislative and political issues for his clients. Good judgment and business acumen have allowed Mr. Seher to represent Fortune 500 corporations, national trade associations and major stock exchanges. Under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act passed in 2010, he successfully advocated the exemption from registration for family offices. Mr. Seher has a proven record of excellence in advising top corporate management regarding public affairs issues.
Activities
As Chairman of the Venable Political Action Committee, Mr. Seher coordinates the firm's VenPAC contributions and events.