Jennifer L. Pharaoh works with The Nelson Mullins Federal Strategies Team and is based in the Firm’s Washington, DC, office. She has more than 15 years of experience in the public policy and political arenas, including positions on Capitol Hill, in the Executive Branch, and national political campaigns. 

As a senior aide on Capitol Hill, she designed and managed the policy agendas for members of Congress, successfully navigating legislation and appropriations projects through the political and legislative process. Through this work Ms. Pharaoh developed in-depth experience in congressional procedures and focused on health care, budget, and tax policy issues. She helped secure funding for key programs and interacted with a variety of federal agencies, including Housing and Urban Development, Health and Human Services, and the Environmental Protection Agency. In addition, she served as primary staff liaison to the House Democratic Leadership, the New Democratic Network, and the Blue Dog Coalition. 

She is a former Vice President of WolfBlock Public Strategies, LLC. Also, she previously served in the administration of President William J. Clinton as special assistant in the Office of the Secretary at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. In this capacity, she worked closely with the White House, senior-level administration officials, members of Congress, and businesses to advance the department’s housing and economic development priorities. 

Ms. Pharaoh’s extensive political campaign experience includes six years with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee where she was director of a major donor program chaired by Congressman John Dingell, the longest-serving member in the U.S. House of Representatives. Most recently, she was Deputy National Finance Director, Women for Kerry-Edwards 2004. 

Ms. Pharaoh earned her B.A. in Environmental Studies and Political Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara and serves on the University’s Alumni Association Board of Directors. She received her J.D. from the American University Washington College of Law and was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1996.