WASHINGTON, D.C. — The NAB is welcoming a new VP of Public Policy, who reports to EVP of Government Relations Shawn Donilon.
She was formerly VP/Legal at the Digital Media Association.
Coming on board at the NAB is Kirsten Donaldson, who is tasked with providing strategic public policy counsel to assist the lobbying group representing broadcast media in Washington in developing policy positions and formulating advocacy strategies to address critical issues affecting the broadcast industry.
“Kirsten brings a wealth of expertise in legal advocacy and policy development, making her a valuable asset to NAB as we confront critical policy issues impacting the broadcast industry,” said Donilon. “Her extensive experience in copyright law and technology policy will be instrumental to broadcasters as we work with policymakers to level the playing field and allow us to fairly compete by holding all media to the same set of rules. We are excited to welcome her to the NAB team.”
Donaldson earlier in her career founded and led The Donaldson Law Group, specializing in intellectual property strategies and engaging with federal agencies and Congress on IP policy issues.
Donaldson also represented clients on intellectual property matters as a counsel in the Washington, D.C. office of the multinational law firm Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. On Capitol Hill, she served as a Legislative Director and counsel for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers.
