Ryan Thompson

Ryan Thompson is a Senior Advisor at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, where they leverage their extensive knowledge of Washington, D.C. and senior-level connections to assist clients in achieving federal policy objectives across various sectors, including energy, transportation, and national security. As a former U.S. Senate Chief of Staff, Ryan has a proven track record in high-stakes federal problem solving and has represented both renewable and conventional energy firms before key government agencies. Additionally, they serve on the Board of Directors for the Close Up Foundation and hold a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The University of Texas at Austin, complemented by continued studies in Political Economy at the University of Cape Town.