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Eric Tanenblatt’s Biography

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Eric Tanenblatt is Global Chair of Public Policy & Regulation of Dentons, the world's largest law firm. He also leads the firm's US Public Policy Practice, leveraging three decades of experience at the very highest levels of the federal and state governments.

Eric is a renowned lecturer and political counselor, widely regarded as one of the nation's preeminent public policy thought leaders. He has served in the administrations of three US presidents and as a senior advisor to a US senator and governor, and held a US Senate-confirmed post governing a federal agency.

With a passion for shepherding disruptive companies and industries through the complicated web of law and regulation, he often writes and speaks about industries that foster and promote innovation, notably the electric car industry. He leads Dentons' global autonomous vehicles team and authors a popular weekly digest tracking the most consequential regulatory, political, and technical developments in the world of automotive autonomy.

After serving as Chief of Staff to Governor Sonny Perdue, Eric was National Finance... Eric Tanenblatt is Global Chair of Public Policy & Regulation of Dentons, the world's largest law firm. He also leads the firm's US Public Policy Practice, leveraging three decades of experience at the very highest levels of the federal and state governments.

Eric is a renowned lecturer and political counselor, widely regarded as one of the nation's preeminent public policy thought leaders. He has served in the administrations of three US presidents and as a senior advisor to a US senator and governor, and held a US Senate-confirmed post governing a federal agency.

With a passion for shepherding disruptive companies and industries through the complicated web of law and regulation, he often writes and speaks about industries that foster and promote innovation, notably the electric car industry. He leads Dentons' global autonomous vehicles team and authors a popular weekly digest tracking the most consequential regulatory, political, and technical developments in the world of automotive autonomy.

After serving as Chief of Staff to Governor Sonny Perdue, Eric was National Finance Co-Chair for the presidential campaign of Senator Mitt Romney in 2012. In 2004, he helped coordinate the G-8 Economic Summit, hosted by President George W. Bush, and served as the State Chairman for President Bush's successful Georgia campaign in 2000. He also held senior positions in the 1996 Bob Dole and Phil Gramm presidential campaigns. He was a longtime advisor to the late US Senator Paul Coverdell and later served in the administration of President George H. W. Bush.

Eric is a prominent advocate for civic engagement, often writing & speaking on the subject. He recently joined the Board of Directors of Points of Light, and was previously appointed by President Bush to serve on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service. moreless

Eric Tanenblatt’s Background

Dentons

Global Chair, Public Policy & Regulation

2015 - Present

Washington, DC, USA

Based in both Atlanta & Washington, Eric was appointed Global Chair, Public Policy & Regulation in 2018. Prior to this, he was Leader of Dentons' US Public Policy practice, the Global Public Policy & Regulation practice and the Global Government sector team. Dentons is the world's first polycentric global law firm, offering legal & public policy counsel.

McKenna, Long & Aldridge LLP

Chair, Public Policy Practice

2002 - 2015

Atlanta, GA, USA

McKenna, Long & Aldridge LLP was a U.S. international law & public policy firm with more than 575 attorneys & public policy advisors and merged with Dentons U.S. LLC in 2015.

Office of Governor Sonny Perdue

Chief of Staff

2003 - 2004

Atlanta, GA, USA

Eric served as chief of staff to the 81st Governor of Georgia from 2003 to 2011. He was the first Republican Governor of Georgia since Reconstruction.

Long, Aldridge & Norman LLP

Managing Director

2001 - 2002

Atlanta, GA, USA

Based in Atlanta & Washington, Eric was Managing Director of Long, Aldridge & Norman LLP which merged with McKenna & Cuneo in 2002 and was renamed McKenna, Long & Aldridge LLC. The renamed firm was a U.S. international law & public policy firm with more than 575 attorneys & public policy advisors which merged into Dentons U.S. LLC in 2015.

Duffey Communications

Senior Vice President

1996 - 2001

Atlanta, GA, USA

Duffey Communications is a public relations and government affairs agency, serving clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies & small businesses to professional associations & nonprofit organizations.

U.S. Senator Paul Coverdell

State Director

1993 - 1996

Washington, DC, USA

Based in Atlanta & Washington, Eric was State Director for Paul Coverdell, a United States Senator from Georgia, elected for the first time in 1992 and re-elected in 1998.

Coverdell Senate Committee

Political Director

1991 - 1992

Atlanta, GA, USA

Paul Coverdell was a United States Senator from Georgia, elected for the first time in 1992 and re-elected in 1998.

Peace Corps

Special Assistant to Director & Director of Intergovernmental Affairs

1990 - 1991

Washington, DC, USA

The mission of Peace Corps is to help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women; to help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Special Asst to Deputy Asst Secretary of Legislation & Legislative Policy

1989 - 1990

Washington, DC, USA

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) enhance & protect the health and well-being of all Americans by providing effective health & human services & fostering advances in medicine, public health & social services.

George Bush for President

Field Director, Georgia

1988 - 1988

Atlanta, GA, USA

United States presidential election of 1988, in which Republican George Bush defeated Democrat Michael Dukakis.

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Current Board Positions

Points of Light

Board Member

2019 - Present

Atlanta, GA, USA

Points of Light help millions of volunteers change the world by mobilizing people to take action on the causes they care about through innovative programs, events & campaigns.

The Fund for American Studies

Board of Trustees

2016 - Present

Washington, DC, USA

TFAS offers transformational programs that teach the principles of limited government, free-market economics & honorable leadership to students & young professionals in America & around the world.

goBeyondProfit

Founding Board Member

2015 - Present

Atlanta, GA, USA

goBeyondProfit is a philanthropic initiative that seeks to shine a light on the charitable acts made by companies statewide, in an effort to encourage corporate generosity.

Metro Atlanta Chamber

Board of Directors

2010 - Present

Atlanta, GA, USA

Founded in 1860, The Metro Atlanta Chamber is the chamber of commerce for the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Buckhead Coalition Inc

Board of Directors

2008 - Present

Atlanta, GA, USA

Located in Atlanta, the Buckhead Coalition aggregates 100 business executives with significant business interest in Buckhead. One of the country’s largest urban mixed-use development areas, combining major offices, retail outlets, hotels, restaurants, entertainment spots & high-rise residential units.

Georgia Chamber

Board of Directors

1998 - Present

Atlanta, GA, USA

Georgia Chamber of Commerce works to keep, grow & create jobs to make Georgia a better state for business. Their advocacy, policy & thought leadership helps them ensure Georgia’s economic competitiveness, attract new investments as well as promote growth & prosperity for all business.

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Previous Board Positions

Corporation for National & Community Service

Vice Chairman, Board of Directors

2008 - 2013

Washington, DC, USA

The Corporation for National & Community Service is the federal agency that leads service, volunteering & grant-making efforts in the United States. They help millions of Americans improve their lives and the lives of their fellow citizens through service.

Emory University

Board of Visitors

2007 - 2009

Atlanta, GA, USA

Members of the Board of Visitors serve Emory as ambassadors. They also assist the university in discovering & promoting ways for Emory to integrate its intellectual assets with community aspirations. The Board's overall objective is to increase the awareness of Emory in the Atlanta region & to improve Emory's level of service to society.

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Media

Legal Geek Online Live

Law as Data – The Future Headquarters for Legal Services

Jun 2020

In this session, Dentons Global Chair of Public Policy & Regulation Eric Tanenblatt and Libryo CEO Pete Flynn discuss the future of the legal sector, where the law is treated as data, and how it will make lawyer’s lives easier and deliver better value and outcomes for clients, especially when dealing with clients across multiple jurisdictions.

Political Rewind: An In-Depth Look At A Busy Week in Georgia Politics

Interview

Jun 2020

Atlanta, GA, USA

Eric Tanenblatt joins Teri Anulewicz, Georgia State House Representative (D-Smyrna), and host Bill Nigut to discuss the return to session of the Georgia state legislature and developments in a contested Republican Primary for a congressional seat.

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Publications

"A national service response to a national disaster"

Co-author

May 2020

Washington, DC, USA

In this article, Eric and co-author AnnMaura Connolly discuss the coronavirus pandemic as a uniquely national crisis that requires a clear plan to fund and operate National service programs, such as Americorps.

Bloomberg

Insight: The Decade-Long Self-Driving Honeymoon Is Over. What’s Next?

Jan 2020

New York, NY, USA

Eric Tanenblatt and James Richardson of Dentons discuss the reality of driverless car industry trends and what to expect in 2020.

Memberships

Rotary Club of Atlanta

Member

2006 - Present

Atlanta, GA, USA

Established in 1913, the Rotary Club of Atlanta has grown to be one of the most influential business & civic clubs in the world.

Awards & Endorsements

Georgia Legal Awards

Legal Innovator Award

Jun 2020

Atlanta, GA, USA

The Georgia Legal Awards, presented by The Daily Report, is an annual recognition of professional excellence in the legal community.

Academic Appointments

Emory University

Visiting Professor

2020 - Present

Atlanta, GA, USA

Eric Tanenblatt, Emory alumnus and Global Chair of Public Policy and Regulation at Dentons, led a lecture titled POLS 343: Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations in the 2020 Spring semester.

Speaking Engagements

29th Annual Georgia Bar Media & Judiciary Conference

Panel Member

Feb 2020

Atlanta, GA, USA

Eric Tanenblatt took part in a panel titled 'Political Rewind Returns: What’s the State Of Play In Georgia?'

Eric Tanenblatt’s Education

Emory University

BA, Economics

1984 - 1988

Georgetown University - Institute on Comparative & Economical Systems