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Our Team

At Gotham Government Relations, our team consists of experienced professionals with political, law, business, and government backgrounds. We are committed to providing our clients unparalleled expertise, strategic guidance, and personalized attention. With diverse perspectives and skills, we work collaboratively to deliver results that exceed expectations.

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David Schwartz, Esq.

Founder & President

Arthur Aidala, Esq.

Chairman

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Denny Salas

Senior Vice President

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Imran H. Ansari, Esq.

Vice President & Legal Counsel

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Gary Ackerman

Former US Congressperson & Congressional Outreach Director

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Shai Franklin

Director of National Government Relations

Lauren Fix

Business and Entrepreneurship Chair

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Jacquie Téllez

Operations Manager

Corey Pegues

Director of Security & Criminal Justice Initiatives

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Joan Pelzer

Director of Marketing

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Charles Ribando

Director of Intelligence

Antonio C. Martinez II, Esq.

Director of Latin American Outreach

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Stephen Graves

Data & Technology Advisory Chair

Star Kashman, Esq.

Technology & Cyber Law Chair

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Matilde Tysz

Director of Compliance

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Peter Rivera, Esq.

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Henry Jung

Asia-Pacific International Practice Chair

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Zyan Espinal

Government Relations Scheduler

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