Evan Giesemann

Evan Giesemann is a Manager at Washington Council Ernst & Young (WCEY), a tax, legislative, and regulatory group within Ernst & Young LLP.12 He joined WCEY in October 2023, leveraging over a decade of bicameral experience on Capitol Hill.34

Background and Experience

Prior to joining WCEY, Evan spent nearly 11 years working on Capitol Hill.1 His roles included:

• Serving as the top economic policy advisor to members of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee1
• Working as the Tax and Economic Policy Advisor for Representative Terri A. Sewell (AL-07), advising on all tax policy matters5

During his time in Congress, Evan contributed to the passage of several significant pieces of legislation, including:

• The Inflation Reduction Act
• The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
• The American Rescue Plan Act
• Various COVID relief legislation1

Current Role and Expertise

At WCEY, Evan provides guidance on:

• Legislative strategy
• Tax policy
• Trade policy1

His work involves representing clients before Congress and the executive branch on significant aspects of federal taxation and health care policy.2

Education

Evan holds the following degrees:

• BA from the University of Wisconsin
• MBA from Georgetown University1

Professional Approach

Evan describes his approach to his work as follows:

• Passionate about tackling complex issues and finding solutions to tough challenges
• Strives to understand the unique needs of each client
• Focuses on building authentic relationships
• Approaches each opportunity with curiosity and an open mind1

Evan's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username evan-giesemann-a1204b62.3