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CTER F. RUNPLET
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Associate Attorney, Political Law Group
Represent and provide legal counsel to public officials, political candidates, political action committees, and corporate clients
regarding campaign finance, election, ethics, conflict-of-interest, and lobbying laws. Advise clients to ensure compliance with
these laws and represent alleged violators during the enforcement stage. Draft comments and testimony on proposed
regulations and consult extensively with state and federal government officials. 2001-Present
Office of the White House Counsel, Associate Counsel to the President
Appointed by the President to handle a variety of legal and policy issues, with a particular focus on constitutional law,
executive powers during national emergencies, Internet law and policy, and civil rights. Worked closely with senior staff of
various cabinet agencies and independent regulatory agencies to establish policy and legal positions in a number of areas.
Directed and participated on White House and interagency working groups on e-commerce, high-tech issues, Y2K
conversion, election law and civil rights. Advised White House staff on a variety of legal obligations and policy
considerations. Briefed'the President and his senior staff on constitutional, civil rights, Internet and" national security issues.
Oversaw certain litigation involving the White House. Drafted and reviewed Executive Orders and Presidential statements
and coordinated with the Office of Legislative Affairs and Congressional staff to achieve the President's legislative priorities.
Representative issues included: Presidential emergency powers, cybersecurity, privacy, Internet taxation, e-commerce,
encryption policy, campaign finance reform, education policy, critical infrastructure protection, White House security, civil
rights enforcement and policy issues, NAFTA, and the environment. Held Top Secret and above clearance. 1998-2001
The White House, Office of the Chief of Staff to the President, White House Fellow
Appointed White House Fellow by the President to serve in the Office of the Chief of Staff as Senior Advisor to then-Deputy
Chiefs of Staff, John Podcsta and Sylvia Mathcws. Advised Deputy Chiefs of Staff on policy, management, and
communications issues and executed initiatives identified by them. Drafted memoranda for the President and Chief of Staff
and briefed them on policy actions and Presidential events. Directed and coordinated policy initiatives involving several
White House offices and Cabinet agencies. Drafted Presidential correspondence and messages, portions of speeches, and
press releases on policy matters. Specific projects included: the President's Initiative on Race, civil rights, domestic and
export encryption policy, and several high-tech and Internet-related initiatives. 1997-1998
N AACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., Assistant Counsel, Washington, DC
Represented clients in class-action and impact litigation in the areas of housing, education, employment, and voting rights.
Participated in all phases of litigation: maintained case budgets, prepared motions and briefs for federal district and appellate
courts, engaged in settlement discussions, and prepared witnesses for trial. Took and defended the depositions of dozens of
witnesses, examined witnesses at trial, completed trials in federal courts in Oklahoma and Maryland, and helped win appeal
before the United States Circuit Court for the Tenth Circuit. Participated in legislative and administrative advocacy regarding
a variety of civil rights issues. Coordinated with civil rights organizations throughout the country and represented and spoke
on behalf of LDF at national conferences. Wrote press releases, held press conferences, and responded to media on active
litigation. Directed LDF's law student intern program. 1995-1997
Ross, Dixon & Masback, Summer Associate, Washington, DC
Worked on a variety of general litigation and pro bono matters for this litigation boutique. Conducted research, wrote legal
memoranda, and drafted reports for clients. Summer, 1994
U.S. Department of Housing and U r b a n Development, Law Clerk, Washington, DC
Conducted legal research and wrote memoranda on a variety of housing and constitutional law issues for the Olficc
of General Counsel. Helped draft federal regulations on public housing for the elderly and disabled. Summer. 1991
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EF Education International, Country Manager-Chile, Santiago, Chile
Managed all national operations during transition period for this multinational corporation involved in education
and travel. Conducted market analysis, developed sales strategy, and managed staff of 23. Hired and trained new
country management. Monitored budget and reported to the U.S.-based president of the company. Summer, 1992
Reebok Human Rights Program, Regional Coordinator-Asia, Boston, MA
Conducted research on human rights advocates nominated for the Reebok Human Rights Award. Presented findings and
recommendations in report to Reebok's Selection Committee of renowned human rights advocates. Spring, 1992
Colorado Public Defender's Office, Legal Intern/Investigator, Englewood, CO
Assisted staff attorneys hi all phases of criminal defense for indigents. Conducted factual investigations, interviewed
expert witnesses, consulted with clients in jail, and translated for Spanish-speaking clients. Summer, 1991
Unites States Peace Corps, Volunteer Health Extensionist, Ministry of Health, Honduras
Promoted several public works development projects designed to improve the health and nutrition of 15,000 people in
the municipality of Texiguat. Initiated and directed town councils, coordinated with Honduran government agencies,
and raised project funds. Fluent in Spanish. 1989-1991
Rhode Island Supreme Court, Legal Clerk/Intern, Providence, RI
As a college student, conducted research for state Supreme Court Justice. Reviewed legal briefs and attended oral arguments.
Drafted a published majority opinion for the Supreme Court. 1987-1988
EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia, PA
J.D., May, 1995
Honors: Editor. University of Pennsylvania Law Review. 1993-95
Editor, The Authority, (public housing law journal) 1993-95
Awarded Milton C. Sharp Prize (cash prize for legal research paper), 1995
Selected for Membership to the Pcnn Chapter of the American Inns of Court, 1994-95
Activities: Board Member, Equal Justice Foundation, 1992-94
Advocate, Guild Food Stamp Clinic, Community Legal Services, 1992-93
The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, Medford, MA
Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy, May, 1995
Honors: Awarded Reebok Human Rights Fellowship, 1991
Awarded Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship, 1992
Features Editor. The Fletcher Forum of International Affairs. 1991-92
Brown University, Providence, Rl
B.A. in History, May, 1988
OTHER
Member, District of Columbia and State of California Bars
Co-author, several chapters of Practising Law Institute's Corporate Political Activities, 2001 and 2002
Selected, Principal, The Council for Excellence in Government, 2001
Selected, "100 Washingtonians to Watch" by Washingtonian magazine, December, 1999
Selected and Appointed, White House Fellow, 1997
Awarded, Skadden Public Interest Law Fellowship, 1995-97
