Jim Hawley is a highly accomplished legal professional and manager, with a strong background in state and external relations. He studied at the prestigious Georgetown University Law Center, where he earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence, and also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Amherst College. Over the course of his career, Jim has held key leadership roles at a range of prominent organizations, including serving as Principal and California Practice Leader at Dewey Square Group, General Counsel and Senior Vice President of State Policy for Technology Networks, and Associate Attorney at Perkins Coie LLP and Bingham McCutchen LLP. He has also worked as Associate Counsel for Democratic Leader Richard Gephardt in the U.S. House of Representatives. Today, he serves as Manager of State and External Relations at Berkeley Lab. With his expertise in law, policy, and government affairs, Jim is a valuable resource for any organization seeking to navigate complex regulatory environments and build lasting relationships with key stakeholders.