Rustin Silverstein

Experience

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  Office of Congressman Tim Roemer, United States House of Representatives

  Feb 2001 - Jan 2003

  Press Secretary

  Directed and oversaw Congressman’s communications and public relations strategy. Led and coordinated grassroots and legislative strategy in support of legislation to establish National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (the 9/11 Commission). Composed over 200 press releases, speeches, and statements.

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  "Hardball with Chris Matthews," MSNBC

  Jan 2003 - Jun 2003

  Producer

  Produced daily programming for nationally-televised, political talk show. Supervised assistant producers, guest bookers, and graphic designers. Researched news developments, developed story ideas, wrote scripts and interview questions. Contributed to increase in television ratings of over 120% during tenure.

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  The Boston Consulting Group

  Apr 2007 - Sept 2008

  Consultant

  Provided strategic and operational advice to Fortune 100 companies for global management consulting firm. Analyzed competitive landscapes, suggested efficiency improvements, and proposed new business opportunities for clients across a range of industries including media, consumer goods, and technology.

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  Steptoe & Johnson LLP

  Nov 2008 - Oct 2011

  Attorney

  Advised corporate and individual clients on legal matters and disputes including business transactions, white collar internal investigations, federal regulations, and complex commercial litigation.

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  Hamilton Place Strategies

  Jan 2012 - Feb 2013

  Managing Director

  Managed legal and crisis communications practice at policy and communications consulting firm.

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  X Ante

  Jan 2013 - now

  President and Founder

  Founded and manage X Ante, the leading source for actionable intelligence on mass tort litigation advertising. Provide detailed data and analysis of mass tort advertising to Fortune 500 pharmaceutical and medical device companies, attorneys at top law firms, research firms, life sciences insurers, and communications firms.

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  The Silverstein Group

  Mar 2013 - now

  President

  Founded and manage a Washington-based policy and communications consulting firm with a focus and expertise at the intersection of government, business, law and media. Work with clients on a range of challenges, from strategic communications to crisis management and reputation building. Provide strategic counseling to help clients execute their communications and public affairs objectives. Devise and implement public and media campaigns in response to crises and high-profile litigation matters, transactions and government investigations. Show less