Jim Reilly’s arrival at Venable was covered by Politico on February 22, 2021, and by Attorney at Law Magazine, DC CityBizList, and General Council News on February 23.
Mr. Reilly is an experienced leader and skilled strategist with a proven ability to achieve his clients' policy goals at both the national and international levels. He leverages his relationships with federal lawmakers and regulators, and draws on his experience advocating on behalf of major organizations to manage threats, opportunities, and trends impacting today's policy landscape. He has a track record of creating practical, bipartisan solutions to climate, infrastructure, energy, and environmental issues.
Mr. Reilly is held in high regard for his ability to work with both sides of the aisle to pass key legislation in Congress, a skill he honed as chief of staff for Senator Tom Carper (D-DE). Prior to joining Venable, he served as the vice president of a trade association that represents owners, developers, equipment and service providers, financiers, utilities, and customers involved in the wind industry.
Commenting on his move to Venable, Mr. Reilly said, "I join the firm after spending over two decades working within U.S. government and business organizations on such issues as the future of energy, transportation, and infrastructure. I am thrilled to continue seeking practical solutions to these and other policy challenges, now with the benefit of Venable's exceptional platform and full complement of legal services."