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EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE AT 12:01AM, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015 Izzy Klein – Former Top Schumer and Markey Aide and Podesta Group Principal, Joins Boutique Lobby Shop as Managing Partner
Boutique Lobby Shop Rebrands as Roberti Global: Irizarry-‐Klein-‐Roberti
Washington, November 2, 2015 – Israel “Izzy” Klein, a former top aide to Senator Chuck Schumer (D-‐NY) and Senator Ed Markey (D-‐MA) and a senior principal at the Podesta Group, has joined a bipartisan, boutique lobbying firm based in Washington, DC and New York City. The firm, Roberti Global, is also rebranding its government and public relations practice to Roberti Global: Irizarry-‐Klein-‐Roberti. Steve Irizarry, the firm's managing partner, stated, "Izzy is highly regarded both on and off Capitol Hill for his expertise at managing complex public policy issues for an array of financial services, technology, telecommunications and energy clients.” "Today, Roberti Global is adding a proven lobbyist and strategist with close ties to Senate and House Democrats," said founder and chairman, Vin Roberti. "Izzy is an expert at helping Fortune 500 companies, startups, associations and nonprofits manage high-‐level outreach on both sides of Capitol Hill, in the Administration, and throughout official Washington.” For Senator Schumer, Izzy handled communications for a broad portfolio of issues relating to New York, the Senate Finance, Banking, Housing and Urban Development Committee and the Senate Judiciary Committee. Klein held several senior roles, including national finance director, press secretary, legislative assistant and senior communications adviser for then Rep. Markey, who has since been elected to the U.S. Senate. At the Podesta Group, Izzy spearheaded government relations and media outreach efforts for a host of clients. A native of West Orange, New Jersey, Izzy holds a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University. Izzy lives with his wife, Sarah, and their twins in Chevy Chase, MD. Roberti Global: Irizarry-‐Klein-‐Roberti is a boutique, full service, bipartisan lobbying and public relations firm with offices in Washington, DC and New York City. Our professionals have decades of collective expertise in political advocacy and strategic issues management, having served at the highest levels of government, on the campaign trail, and as top advisors to Fortune 500 companies, philanthropic institutions, professional associations, and foreign governments.
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