Consultants

Stephen E. Merrill, Chairman

stephen.merrill@bingham.com     Boston     T 617.951.8828     F 617.951.8736

Steve Merrill is the former Governor and Attorney General of New Hampshire as well as the co-chair of the Attorneys General Emeritus. He is nationally recognized in the business community as a leading adviser on politics, policy and government at all levels, and as a top strategist dealing with regulatory, litigation and compliance issues.

Chris Cox, President

chris.cox@bingham.com     Orange County     T 714.830.0606     F 714.830.0700

Chris Cox is the former Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 17 years. With deep and extensive credentials in international, national security, energy and financial services issues, among others, Chris brings high-level government and political experience to Bingham Consulting.

Brian Beglin

brian.beglin@bingham.com     Beijing     T +86.10.6535.2808     F +86.10.6535.2899

Brian Beglin is a principal in Bingham Consulting providing global companies strategic and public policy advice on cross-border and multijurisdictional matters. Brian is also co-managing partner of the Beijing office of Bingham McCutchen, practicing general business and corporate law with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, licensing, corporate finance, and joint ventures.

Tom Gede

tom.gede@bingham.com     San Francisco     T 415.393.2132     F 415.393.2286

Tom Gede is the former Executive Director of the Conference of Western Attorneys General (CWAG) and served in high-level legal and policy positions in the office of the California Attorney General. Nationally recognized for his background in federal Indian law, with additional experience in appellate law and environmental and energy issues, Tom brings a unique understanding of state, federal and tribal government processes to businesses that face key challenges and risks.

Nicholas M. Gess

nicholas.gess@bingham.com     Washington     T 202.373.6218     F 202.373.6491

Nick Gess served as a high-level member of the U.S. Attorney General’s senior staff and as an associate deputy attorney general in the U.S. Department of Justice. An experienced prosecutor, litigator and policy adviser with a keen understanding of national and state policy and politics, he brings significant experience in assessing impending government enforcement and regulatory actions as well as their impact on the business community.

William Kissinger

william.kissinger@bingham.com     San Francisco     T 415.393.2850     F 415.393.2286

Bill Kissinger served as a senior deputy legal affairs secretary for California Governor Gray Davis and was a member of the Governor’s Energy Task Force, among other positions. With experience in the White House and U.S. State Department as a senior official, Bill has top-level state and federal credentials that he uses to advise businesses nationally and internationally. Bill is recognized as a leading lawyer in the field of energy and the environment.

Thurgood Marshall Jr.

tmarshall.jr@bingham.com     Washington     T 202.373.6598     F 202.373.6001

Thurgood Marshall represents client interests before Congress, the Executive branch and independent regulatory agencies. A former White House Cabinet Secretary for President Bill Clinton, with extensive private business board and government experience, Thurgood provides guidance to clients on a wide variety of compliance and corporate governance issues as well as legislative and regulatory matters ranging from corporate mergers, utility and banking regulation, and pharmaceuticals, among others.

Cynthia Pantazis

cynthia.pantazis@bingham.com     Washington     T 202.373.6105     F 202.373.6405

Cynthia Pantazis has more than 20 years of federal and state government affairs experience representing corporate and public sector interests before state Attorneys General, federal and state regulators, Congress and the Administration. She previously served as a director of policy and public leadership and federal affairs for major business associations, and has particular experience in business competitiveness issues, Internet, privacy and technology, and in assisting businesses facing multiple risks and challenges.

Sarah G. Reznek

sarah.reznek@bingham.com     Washington     T 202.373.6171     F 202.373.6001

Sarah Reznek is the former consumer protection project director and chief counsel at the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) and a senior trial lawyer at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Sarah has deep and extensive experience with state and federal actions and their legal, regulatory and legislative impact on the business community. She advises businesses on compliance with state and federal unfair and deceptive acts and practices laws as well as rules, regulations and guidelines.

Timothy J. Shea

timothy.shea@bingham.com     Boston     T 617.951.8806     F 617.951.8736

Tim Shea is the former chief of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Public Protection Bureau as well as a former federal prosecutor and chief counsel and staff director for a congressional subcommittee. He has an in-depth understanding of the legal, regulatory and legislative issues that are important to the business community, and provides counsel on bridging the gap between business and government.

Sean Walsh

sean.walsh@bingham.com     San Francisco     T 415.393.2477    

Sean Walsh is the former director of California’s principal policy office and was a senior adviser to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, as well as a deputy chief of staff and communications chief for Governor Pete Wilson, following White House service to Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. With his senior-level experience in federal and state politics, policy and communications, Sean guides companies to successful business outcomes.

Pete Wilson

pete.wilson@bingham.com     Los Angeles     T 213.680.6777     F 213.680.6499

Pete Wilson served as California’s 26th Governor, following eight years as a U.S. Senator. He also served for 11 years as Mayor of San Diego and four years as a state Assemblyman. Pete has a distinguished record of constructive involvement and commitment in international, federal, state and local affairs, with political, policy, business, trade and charitable enterprises. With a global perspective, Pete has significant ties to Asia and abroad, and provides business clients with far-reaching insights and solutions to their challenges and risks.

Xiaowei Ye

xiaowei.ye@bingham.com     Beijing     T +86.10.6535.2818     F +86.10.6535.2899

Xiaowei Ye has more than 15 years of experience working in Asia representing multinationals when they enter into the Chinese market as well as large Chinese companies with respect to their overseas investment, project financing, and initial public listing and offerings. Xiaowei also led a small dedicated team focusing on government regulatory and compliance matters. Having grown up in China, Xiaowei is fluent in both Mandarin and English.