Sherry Harper, formerly of O'Connor & Hannan LLP, is a Senior Policy Advisor with over 12 years of Capitol Hill and private sector experience. She assists clients with government relations in Congress and the Executive Branch in the areas of healthcare, financial services, transportation and infrastructure, labor, and appropriations.
Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Harper served eight years in the U.S. House of Representatives on the staff of Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI). As Legislative Director, she managed the daily work of the legislative staff, supervised the office's activity on the floor of the House, and developed and implemented Congressman Kind's legislative agenda.
During her time on Capitol Hill, Ms. Harper built significant relationships with key Members of Congress, including members of the Blue Dog Coalition and the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), and has broad staff contacts in the Senate and House of Representatives as well as with the House leadership. She staffed Congressman Kind in his leadership role as Democratic Chief Deputy Whip and as Vice-chair of the NDC.
Representative Work
Represents state and local entities on transportation infrastructure initiatives including SAFETEA-LU reauthorization and appropriations funding.
Lobby on federal legislative privacy debate, including data security and restrictions on the use of Social Security numbers.
Represents pharmaceutical manufacturer and distribution clients on an array of Medicare reimbursement issues.
Represents the Fraternal Order of Police - U.S. Park Police Labor Committee on labor, retirement, and criminal justice matters.