PRESS RELEASE
November 14th, 2023
Joy Weber Joins Capitol Strategies as General Counsel, Bringing Extensive Corporate and Government Affairs Expertise
Annapolis, MD — Capitol Strategies, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Joy Weber as General Counsel. Weber brings with her a wealth of experience in market development and government affairs.
As Capitol Strategies’ new General Counsel, Weber brings deep professional experience in the green energy and tech sectors as well as government affairs. Her unique blend of experience, passion for bridging solutions across the public and private sectors, and commitment to community engagement make her a valuable addition to one of Annapolis’ most respected firms.
“I am delighted to welcome Joy Weber to our team,” said David Carroll, Founding Partner of Capitol Strategies. “As a long-time admirer of her innovative thinking and expertise in government affairs, I know Joy will be a valuable addition to our firm. We look forward to leveraging her extensive experience and capabilities both in public affairs and industry to deliver exceptional results for our clients.”
An Annapolis local with a passion for public affairs and policy, Weber began her career in Annapolis with the law firm Rifkin Weiner Livingston, where she refined her understanding of the intersection of law and government through representation of clients in the energy, gig economy, higher education, and general development sectors. She joined a then-client in their mission to advance the development of offshore wind. With Deepwater Wind, Weber established the Maryland office and played a pivotal role in the development of the Skipjack Windfarm. After its acquisition by Danish firm Orsted, Weber continued her work in market initiatives, collaborating with experts from diverse backgrounds along the US East Coast and internationally.
In her quest for continuous learning and growth, Weber recently completed her MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business , enhancing her strategic and managerial skills. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to the realm of electric vehicles, where she consulted for Subway to design the innovative Electric Vehicle Charging Oasis. Additionally, Joy has advised and will continue to work closely with SharpRank, an independent evaluator in the sports betting consumer protection industry.
“Capitol Strategies has a great reputation for finding solutions to issues involving legislative and regulatory challenges,” Weber said. “I look forward to working with the team to develop creative, innovative strategies for our clients.” Founded in 2000, Capitol Strategies’ Annapolis office includes Carroll, Sushant Sidh, Todd Lamb, Talmadge Branch, Mike Walsh and Marty Lostrom.
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Capitol Strategies, LLC is a full-service, bipartisan public affairs firm based in Annapolis, MD. Capitol Strategies represents a diverse group of clients from myriad industries and sectors, and maintains expertise in a wide range of issue areas, including telecommunications, energy/renewable energy, gaming, healthcare, education, cybersecurity, tax policy transportation and infrastructure. For more information, please visit the Capitol Strategies website at www.capitol-strategies.com.