Education
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DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 1980
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University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1977
Bar Admissions
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District of Columbia
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Illinois
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Brian Lopina helps clients achieve their goals before Congress and Executive Branch agencies in a number of areas including federal funding, congressional investigations and oversight, and nanotechnology.
Mr. Lopina’s federal funding practice encompasses a unique focus on faith-based and community organizations. His congressional investigations efforts have resulted in the reversal of several federal agency decisions and legislative initiatives that have adversely affected his clients’ interests. He has secured federal funding for nanotechnology clients and also helps clients develop effective grassroots and coalition building strategies.
Mr. Lopina launched his career in Washington 30 years ago. He has worked for three Members of Congress including service as Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to the Hon. Ernest Istook (R-OK), Chairman of the House Transportation/Treasury Appropriations Subcommittee. During the Reagan administration, Mr. Lopina served as a presidential appointee at the Department of Education, the General Services Administration and the Department of Transportation. He was also the director of government relations for two large grassroots citizens groups.
The National Journal has called Mr. Lopina "one of the best connected lobbyists around."
Representative Matters:
- Secured ever-increasing Congressional funding for clients over multiple years.
- Established a national clearinghouse for a university through a non-competitive executive branch grant.
- Reversed an agency decision that would have taken a product off the market, as a result of the personal intervention of the cabinet secretary and 25 members of Congress.
- Mobilized right-of-center grassroots organizations and public policy organizations to support a variety of business issues.
Professional Affiliations:
Board of Visitors, The Engalitcheff Institute, Fund for American Studies
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