Eric Einhorn is a leading public policy strategist, executive, and lawyer with decades of experience working in government, business, and law. He is a collaborative, bipartisan, and creative problem solver who uses a deep understanding of the intersection of law, policy, politics, business, and public interest to see around corners and build consequential coalitions. Whether working with business leaders, subject matter experts, government officials, advocacy groups, or other partners, Eric brings people together to find common ground, achieve shared goals, and solve challenging legal and policy issues.
Eric is recognized as a thought leader about issues in the telecom and tech policy landscape, including AI, internet policy, data privacy, Section 230, broadband deployment, 5G, and wireless spectrum. He is also well versed in many other public policy topics, including appropriations, government funding, clean energy, climate resilience, defense and national security, indigenous peoples, affordable housing, tourism, antitrust, and transportation systems.
As Chief of Staff for US Senator Brian Schatz (Hawaii), Eric led operations for the office and campaign and acted as his legal, policy, and political advisor. He worked closely with staff, stakeholders, constituents, and supporters to advance the Senator’s legislative, political, and electoral priorities. Before working in the Senate, Eric led national public policy and government affairs at a Fortune 500 technology and telecom company, practiced law, and was a senior leader at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). He also was a board member for two major trade associations in DC.
Areas of Focus
- Native American Law
- Technology
- Transitions in Energy and Climate Solutions
Credentials
Service / Recognition
Overview
Eric Einhorn is a leading public policy strategist, executive, and lawyer with decades of experience working in government, business, and law. He is a collaborative, bipartisan, and creative problem solver who uses a deep understanding of the intersection of law, policy, politics, business, and public interest to see around corners and build consequential coalitions. Whether working with business leaders, subject matter experts, government officials, advocacy groups, or other partners, Eric brings people together to find common ground, achieve shared goals, and solve challenging legal and policy issues.
Eric is recognized as a thought leader about issues in the telecom and tech policy landscape, including AI, internet policy, data privacy, Section 230, broadband deployment, 5G, and wireless spectrum. He is also well versed in many other public policy topics, including appropriations, government funding, clean energy, climate resilience, defense and national security, indigenous peoples, affordable housing, tourism, antitrust, and transportation systems.
As Chief of Staff for US Senator Brian Schatz (Hawaii), Eric led operations for the office and campaign and acted as his legal, policy, and political advisor. He worked closely with staff, stakeholders, constituents, and supporters to advance the Senator’s legislative, political, and electoral priorities. Before working in the Senate, Eric led national public policy and government affairs at a Fortune 500 technology and telecom company, practiced law, and was a senior leader at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). He also was a board member for two major trade associations in DC.
Areas of Focus
- Native American Law
- Technology
- Transitions in Energy and Climate Solutions
Credentials
Admissions
- District of Columbia, 1998
- New York, 1997
Education
- Boston College Law School, JD, cum laude , 1995
- Cornell University, MBA, with distinction , 2012
- Cornell University, BS, 1992
Clerkships
- Hon. Roger G. Strand, US District Court, District of Arizona, 1995-1996
Service / Recognition
Service to the Bar
- Federal Communications Bar Association – Executive Committee,2009-2010; Co-Chair, Wireline Committee 2005-2007; Co-Chair, Access to Records Committee,2007-2009; Association Member,1999- present
Industry
- United States Telecom Association, Board of Directors – Director,2014-2017; Executive Committee,2014-2017; CEO Search Committee, 2016
- INCOMPAS, Board of Directors – Vice Chairman,2017; Director, 2014-2017; Executive Committee, 2017; Chairman, Strategic Policy Committee, 2015-2017