New General Counsel Joins Abt Associates
BETHESDA, MD (PRWEB) July 25, 2013 -- Abt Associates has named Brian Roemer as vice president and general counsel to manage the company’s legal matters.
Most recently, Roemer served as corporate counsel at gategroup GmbH, a global airline services company, where he worked with the executive team to address global issues including multi-jurisdictional regulatory issues, commercial contracts and corporate social responsibility. Prior to this, he practiced law at Crowell & Moring LLP and served as a Naval Flight Officer in the United States Navy.
At Crowell & Moring, he advised clients on issues such as ethics and compliance, federal regulations and government procurement, and competition. Additionally, he worked for several years at a federal government contractor.
“I am pleased to welcome Brian Roemer as the newest member of Abt’s leadership team. His expertise in global regulatory issues and government contracting will be a tremendous asset to the company,” said Kathleen Flanagan, President and CEO of Abt Associates.
Roemer holds a Juris Doctor from The George Washington University School of Law, a Master in Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Vermont.
About Abt Associates
Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates is regularly ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40 international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and program offices in more than 40 countries. http://www.abtassociates.com
Caroline Broder, Abt Associates, 301-634-1700, [email protected]
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