Peter Dahlen

Current

Director of Government Relations at Translegal
Former President at The American Club of Sweden

Past

Democratic Counsel at United States Senate, Committee on the Judiciary
Legislative Liaison/Issues Coordinator at Citizens for Biden

Education

Stockholm University
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
Uniwersytet Jagiellonski w Krakowie

The Catholic University of America

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Peter Dahlen’s Summary

U.S. Government relations consultant with a background as a United States Senate Judiciary Committee Counsel, providing legal and legislative advice on a wide range of subjects, but focused on intellectual property. Insider’s understanding of the workings of Capitol Hill and an experienced campaign operative. Regular lecturer at the Stockholm University Law Faculty on the subject of the U.S. Legislative Process, and a member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Sweden's Government Relations Committee.

Peter Dahlen’s Specialties:

Experience representing client and constituent interests in legal, legislative and commercial settings. Expertise in issues involving the Internet, intellectual property, privacy, telecommunications, human rights, and crime. Particular skills in issue development, advocacy, research and writing, strategic planning, and problem solving.

Peter Dahlen’s Experience

Director of Government Relations

Translegal

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Government Relations industry)

August 2001 — Present (8 years 4 months)

Provide comprehensive U.S. government relations solutions. Services include: Education of executives and key staff, including regular briefings on issues; Contacts in Washington, DC; and Legislative tracking. Regular lecturer at the Stockholm University Law Faculty on the subject of the U.S. Legislative Process, and a member of the Government Relations Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Sweden.
Former President

The American Club of Sweden

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

May 2001 — Present (8 years 7 months)
Democratic Counsel

United States Senate, Committee on the Judiciary

(Government Agency; 51-200 employees; Legislative Office industry)

1997 — 2001 (4 years )

Professional staff brief Members on policy issues within a committee’s jurisdiction; plan agendas; review agency and committee budget documents; coordinate hearings and meetings; draft and analyze legislation and amendments; draft committee reports; prepare legislation for reporting to the House or Senate; and assist Members in committee meetings, on the floor, and in conference committee; and monitor the implementation of laws and the administration of programs.

Professional staff also maintain liaison with their counterparts in the other chamber, executive branch officials, and interest groups sharing concern for the subject matter before the committee. Typical position titles held by professional staff include director, chief counsel, counsel, professional staff member, investigator, auditor, economist, and press assistant.
Legislative Liaison/Issues Coordinator

Citizens for Biden

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Political Organization industry)

1996 — 1996 (less than a year)

Opposition research. Debate preparation. Responded to media inquiries. Ensured compliance with Federal Election Commission regulations. Wrote brochures and newsletters. Verified facts in advertisements and publications. Represented campaign at events.

Peter Dahlen’s Education

Stockholm University

LL.M. , European Intellectual Property Law , 2002 — 2005

Thesis: Protection of Traditional Knowledge: Intellectual Property Protection for Indigenous Peoples.
A Comparative Study of the Protections Available to Indigenous Peoples
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

J.D. , 1992 — 1995
Uniwersytet Jagiellonski w Krakowie

International Business and Trade 1993 — 1993

International Business and Trade Summer Law Program. Studied Eastern European business transactions, European Community law and human rights.
The Catholic University of America

B.A. , History , August 1986 — June 1990

Bachelor of Arts in History and Sub concentration in Politics.

Senior Paper: Benjamin Franklin in Paris. Examined Franklin’s influence on the Enlightenment and his lasting effect on French thought.

Activities and Societies:

Honors and Activities: Deans List - Five semesters.
Pi Gamma Mu - National Social Sciences Honor Society.
Founding member of “In My Backyard”.