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Scott Mason, Member of Trump Transition Team and Original
Washington Campaign Staffer, to Join Holland & Knight
January 17, 2017
WASHINGTON (January 17, 2017) – Scott D. Mason, a member ofPresident-electDonald J.Trump's transition
team,will join Holland & Knightas a senior policyadvisor in the firm's Washington,D.C.,office on January 30. Mr.
Mason also was one of the original members ofPresident-electTrump's Washington campaign team,serving as
director of congressional relations.
"I've worked with Scott since my first term in Congress and his relationships in both the House and Senate,and now
in the administration,will be a huge assetfor him," said Sen.Richard Burr (R-NC)."Scott's experience on the Trump
campaign and the president-elect's transition team,coupled with his years ofexperience running a governmentaffairs
shop in corporate America, will serve him well in his new role."
"Scott played a key role in helping us build a strong and effective Trump Caucus in the House of Representatives.
This influential group ofmembers will be vital in helping the new Trump administration meetits legislative priorities,"
said Rep.Chris Collins (R-NY),chairman ofthe Trump Congressional Caucus."His perseverance and commitmentto
the president-elect's cause was essential during the campaign and will serve Scott well in his new role. I know
members ofthe Trump Caucus appreciate his efforts,value his friendship and look forward to continue working with
him."
"The changes in policies,laws and regulations being considered bythe new administration in Washington will impact
our clients in a variety of industries,"said Steven Sonberg,Holland & Knightmanaging partner."Scott will be a great
assetto them as they assess whatthese changes could mean for the health and future of their businesses and
develop the appropriate strategies to have a voice on the issues thatare importantto them."
"Scott has served in senior public and governmentaffairs roles for more than 25 years and is highly respected by
members ofCongress,"said Kathryn Lehman,Holland & Knight's chiefRepublican lobbyist."His experience on the
Trump transition team and strong relationships with Republicans on the Hill will prove invaluable to our clients."
"Holland & Knightis one of the top lobbying and law firms in Washington,well known for its strong bipartisan team of
lawyers and professionals,"said Mr. Mason. "There will be many critical issues frontand center before federal
policymakers as the Trump administration takes the reins ofpower and I look forward to helping my new colleagues
advocate persuasivelyon behalfof clients in a changed political climate."
From 2005-2015,Mr. Mason led the local,state and federal governmentaffairs program for home improvement
retailer Lowe's Companies,Inc., representing the Fortune 50 companyon issues involving trade,healthcare,energy,
labor and financial services.He also has grassroots,governmentaffairs and public affairs experience with several
major trade associations and other large corporations including Anheuser-Busch,Samsung North America,USAA,
the Beer Institute and the American Medical Association.In addition,he spenttwo years in Sofia, Bulgaria,
developing democratic opposition parties in preparation for free elections following the fall of communism.

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H&K SDM Press Release

  • 1. Press Releases Scott Mason, Member of Trump Transition Team and Original Washington Campaign Staffer, to Join Holland & Knight January 17, 2017 WASHINGTON (January 17, 2017) – Scott D. Mason, a member ofPresident-electDonald J.Trump's transition team,will join Holland & Knightas a senior policyadvisor in the firm's Washington,D.C.,office on January 30. Mr. Mason also was one of the original members ofPresident-electTrump's Washington campaign team,serving as director of congressional relations. "I've worked with Scott since my first term in Congress and his relationships in both the House and Senate,and now in the administration,will be a huge assetfor him," said Sen.Richard Burr (R-NC)."Scott's experience on the Trump campaign and the president-elect's transition team,coupled with his years ofexperience running a governmentaffairs shop in corporate America, will serve him well in his new role." "Scott played a key role in helping us build a strong and effective Trump Caucus in the House of Representatives. This influential group ofmembers will be vital in helping the new Trump administration meetits legislative priorities," said Rep.Chris Collins (R-NY),chairman ofthe Trump Congressional Caucus."His perseverance and commitmentto the president-elect's cause was essential during the campaign and will serve Scott well in his new role. I know members ofthe Trump Caucus appreciate his efforts,value his friendship and look forward to continue working with him." "The changes in policies,laws and regulations being considered bythe new administration in Washington will impact our clients in a variety of industries,"said Steven Sonberg,Holland & Knightmanaging partner."Scott will be a great assetto them as they assess whatthese changes could mean for the health and future of their businesses and develop the appropriate strategies to have a voice on the issues thatare importantto them." "Scott has served in senior public and governmentaffairs roles for more than 25 years and is highly respected by members ofCongress,"said Kathryn Lehman,Holland & Knight's chiefRepublican lobbyist."His experience on the Trump transition team and strong relationships with Republicans on the Hill will prove invaluable to our clients." "Holland & Knightis one of the top lobbying and law firms in Washington,well known for its strong bipartisan team of lawyers and professionals,"said Mr. Mason. "There will be many critical issues frontand center before federal policymakers as the Trump administration takes the reins ofpower and I look forward to helping my new colleagues advocate persuasivelyon behalfof clients in a changed political climate." From 2005-2015,Mr. Mason led the local,state and federal governmentaffairs program for home improvement retailer Lowe's Companies,Inc., representing the Fortune 50 companyon issues involving trade,healthcare,energy, labor and financial services.He also has grassroots,governmentaffairs and public affairs experience with several major trade associations and other large corporations including Anheuser-Busch,Samsung North America,USAA, the Beer Institute and the American Medical Association.In addition,he spenttwo years in Sofia, Bulgaria, developing democratic opposition parties in preparation for free elections following the fall of communism.