Political Law Intern - Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP - Washington, DC
(2026-08)
- Support attorneys and policy professionals on political law matters involving campaign finance, government ethics, lobbying, and related regulatory compliance.
- Conduct legal and policy research and assist with monitoring regulatory and political developments relevant to client matters.
- Prepare client-facing materials, presentations, and internal work products for fast-paced political law matters, collaborating across legal and policy teams to support firm priorities.
Political Intern - Reproductive Freedom for All - Washington, DC
(2026-05 - 2026-08)
- Conduct candidate endorsement interviews, assessing campaign strategy and organizational alignment to support endorsement decisions.
- Manage internal trackers and databases monitoring electoral races, legislative activity, candidate recruitment, and reproductive rights policy developments across target states.
- Produce candidate and state-specific state-of-play memos briefing leadership on key political developments ahead of state visits.
Political Intern - The First Ask - Washington, DC
(2026-01 - 2026-05)
- Planned community events, town halls, and fundraisers for 17+ endorsed candidates.
- Organized day-to-day social media posting across 5 platforms while adhering to messages of the organization.
- Utilized digital and organizing tools (e.g., NGP VAN, Canva, Act Blue, and Adobe Photoshop).
Political Intern - Democratic Attorneys General Association - Washington, DC
(2025-08 - 2025-12)
- Tracked and analyzed 2026 AG battleground fundraising, surfacing financial gaps and opportunities to shape strategy.
- Evaluated 2025 gubernatorial and AG polling, distilling voter shifts and race dynamics into actionable insights.
- Sent out weekly press clippings, flagging opposition attacks and narratives to drive rapid response.
Director of Communications - Beyond the Ballot - Washington, DC
(2024-11 - 2025-08)
- Coordinated comprehensive messaging strategies across digital and traditional platforms, resulting in a 40% increase in media engagement and consistent message alignment across all channels.
- Drafted public statements and coordinated daily press monitoring and media outreach to maintain consistent organizational messaging across external communications.
- Coordinated communications across organizational leadership and external stakeholders to support events, initiatives, and advocacy priorities.
