Akin

Partner; Lobbying & Public Policy

Award winning and nationally profiled government relations expert, Scott Parven is a strategist and communicator operating at the intersection of politics, policy and global issues with a special focus on clients from Asia and Latin America. He works closely with high-ranking officials of sovereign governments and C-level executives at Fortune 500 companies to craft solid messaging; build brand awareness; and develop targeted, effective networks to advance and protect his clients’ interests. For his entire career, Scott has been affiliated with centrist Democrats and has developed close associations with members of Congress and staff, driving market-based solutions to challenges in global economics and trade.

To learn more about Scott, please visit his full profile: https://www.akingump.com/en/lawyers-advisors/scott-d-parven.html

Prior to joining the firm, Scott held numerous senior positions in the corporate sector. His roles included serving as chief of staff for the chairman of Aetna International, chair of global public policy at global 100 law firm and responsibilities for global public affairs and public policy initiatives at AOL Time Warner and Aetna. He also was president of an award-winning boutique law firm.

District of Columbia Bar Association

Member, board of directors, U.S.-Cuba Business Council, U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Advisory board member, Caribbean Educational & Baseball Foundation.

Advisory board member, Washington National Dream Foundation.

Member, board of trustees, Rett Syndrome Foundation.

Board Member, Center for Diplomatic Engagement, Meridian Center

J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 1991

B.A., Vassar College, 1986