New York, NY – NVG has announced that Amy Rutkin, who is retiring this week from her role as Staff Director to the House Judiciary Committee and long-time Chief of Staff to Rep. Jerry Nadler, will launch her new consultancy practice – Rutkin Strategies – via an innovative partnership with trailblazing women-owned government relations firm NVG of Washington, DC. NVG is the DC lobbying firm for A2IM (American Association of Independent Music).
“NVG has been an invaluable partner in helping advance our voice in DC,” said A2IM President/CEO Dr. Richard James Burgess. “Amy’s experience and contacts are exceptional, and she will be an incredible ally in amplifying all of our further initiatives.”
Rutkin’s 25+ years of experience in New York politics and policy and senior leadership in the House of Representatives means she will bring an unrivaled network, expertise, and reach to the firm. Rutkin will serve as a Senior Advisor and provide key services to the firm’s clients through strategic insights, relationship development, policy advising, and direct government relations.
“I have known Amy for 20 years, first as a mentor and now as a friend and collaborator. Whether fighting on behalf of 9/11 victims’ families, standing up against the Trump Muslim Ban, or making sure that artists are fairly paid for their work, we have seen time and again that Amy’s wisdom makes a world of difference,” said Josh Hurvitz, Partner NVG & Head of Public Policy and Advocacy, A2IM. “I couldn’t be more grateful that she has decided to write part of her next chapter at our firm.”
“I am elated to launch my new strategic advisory in conjunction with NVG. In contemplating the conclusion of my public service and a potential next step, I knew any government relations work I might do should be with teams whose expertise and talents I admired and trusted most deeply as a government leader. I’m very proud to lend my unqualified imprimatur to this high-quality firm, and I am excited to bring more value and benefit to their clients. I look forward to continuing the kinds of successful work we’ve already done together,” said Rutkin. “And I would be remiss if I didn’t note that I’m truly delighted to be joining with people who also happen to be long-time, dear friends.”
