Daniel’s clients include the Innocence Project, The Breast Cancer Fund, and The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Bringing with him years of expertise in negotiating legislation and managing the appropriations process, Daniel Penchina helps our clients set and achieve their strategic goals in Washington, DC and beyond. In May of 2011, Daniel was named one of the top "40 Lobbyists Under 40" by Washingtonian magazine.
Prior to joining the firm, Daniel worked in senior positions for several members of Congress, advising them on an array of issues including consumer protection, healthcare, appropriations, housing, budget, financial services, defense and government reform. He also managed the appropriations processes for three members over the course of five years and was instrumental in passing several significant pieces of legislation in the 110th Congress.
Most recently, Daniel served as legislative director to Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee and a member of House leadership. In addition to managing Congresswoman Schakowsky's legislative agenda, he represented the Congresswoman during conference committee proceedings with the Senate on legislation to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission, during which he negotiated several key provisions. He was also successful in helping to pass the only reform of the bankruptcy system since its major overhaul in 2005 and in enacting legislation to upgrade the safety features of cars and SUVs.
Daniel was also legislative director for Congressman Christopher Murphy (D-CT) and legislative assistant and appropriations associate for Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY). He was a member of the board of the Lesbian and Gay Congressional Staff Association.
Daniel is actively involved in the Washington DC School for ARTs in Learning (SAIL). He graduated with honors from New York University.
