James Brandell, Ph.D.
Government Policy Advisor
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With more than 20 years of government relations work at the state, federal, and international levels, Dr. James Brandell has extensive experience crafting and implementing legislative and political strategy. As the head of Dykema’s federal government relations team, James has a proven track record of advancing important issues through the legislative process and has strong professional relationships across both parties.
James has a well-developed network of global and Capitol Hill contacts with senior staff, members of Congress, foreign diplomats, heads of trade associations, members of the media, and state and local leaders across the country.
“Relationships aren’t just the most important thing. Often, they are the only thing that matters when a company’s future is on the line. I help my clients make an impact by delivering the right message to the right decisionmakers at the right time.”
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- Virginia Tech University, Ph.D., Public Administration/Public Affairs, 2019
- University of Michigan, M.A., Liberal Studies, 1996
- Michigan State University, B.A., International Relations, 1990
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- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Washington, D.C., Board Member
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- Chief of Staff, Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp
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- Deputy Chief of Staff, Michigan Governor John Engler
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