James D. Barnette
During his tenure at the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce, Jim served as principal advocate with the Senate, House leadership, House parliamentarian, and other House committees, including Agriculture, Appropriations, Armed Services, Budget, Judiciary, and Ways and Means. He led numerous high-profile committee oversight and investigations efforts across its jurisdiction.
In private practice, Jim represents Fortune 500 companies and trade associations, many of them consumer-facing "disruptors," in the committee process and in the oversight of their industries, which include energy, telecommunications, financial services, environmental, and healthcare. Jim frequently serves as outside general counsel to these clients in high-profile hearings and sustained legislative efforts in both the U.S. House and Senate. In this capacity, he counsels on responding to committee inquiries and subpoenas, witness preparation, and political management.
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Experience
Government Experience
- Legislative assistant, Office of U.S. Senator Arlen Specter
- General counsel, Energy and Commerce Committee, United States House of Representatives
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Credentials
Education
- J.D. Georgetown University Law Center 1990
- B.A. Yale College 1985
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia
Recognition
- The Hill, Top Lobbyists, 2019
- National Law Journal, Trailblazer, Government Relations, 2019
- Legal 500, Government: Government Relations, 2016 – 2019
- National Journal, The Hill People, 2003 – 2011
- Almanac of the Unelected, 1996 – 1997, 2003 – 2004, 2011