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Turning 125: Nelson Mullins Celebrating 125 Years of Legal Service in 2022
In January 1897, attorney P.H. Nelson left his position as solicitor of the Fifth Judicial Circuit to set up a private law practice in Columbia, S.C. The State newspaper contained a short but prescient news item on Jan. 26 about the endeavor, which noted that "the new firm should meet with great success."
And they were right. Today, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP offers legal services in 15 states and the District of Columbia from 31 offices with 930+ attorneys, policy advisors, and professionals. It is the 71st largest law firm in the nation based on 2021 gross revenues, according to The American Lawyer’s Am Law 100, a legal news organization that tracks law firm growth.
Throughout 2022, Nelson Mullins will be sharing seminal events from its history that highlight its growth from a one-man firm in 1897 to where we are today. Click here to learn more.
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November 15, 2022
Continuing the FinTech University series, join the chair of Nelson Mullins FinTech and Regulation Practice, Richard Levin, and wealth preservation attorney Jonathan Gopman for this one-hour session, "Wealth Preservation Planning Strategies." Levin will moderate. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit will be sought for all attorneys who request such and certificates of attendance are available for CPE purposes.
Wealth Preservation Planning Strategies
Dodie B. Renfer
Senior Government Relations Consultant
4140 Parklake Avenue
Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27612
Dodie is Senior Government Relations Consultant with the North Carolina government relations practice. She has over 25 years experience in political and governmental affairs at the federal, state, and local levels. Dodie has led the development, outreach, and fundraising efforts for numerous elected officials, candidates, political organizations, and nonprofits, including U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole, Speaker of the...
Dodie is Senior Government Relations Consultant with the North Carolina government relations practice. She has over 25 years experience in political and governmental affairs at the federal, state, and local levels. Dodie has led the development, outreach, and fundraising efforts for numerous elected officials, candidates, political organizations, and nonprofits, including U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole, Speaker of the House Thom Tillis, Rep. David Rouzer, the NCGOP, the John Locke Foundation, and the E.A. Morris Fellowship for Emerging Leaders.
Dodie has extensive experience in monitoring and analyzing state and federal legislative activities and is well–known for maintaining bipartisan relationships with policymakers. She earned her Master’s Degree in Political Management from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership.
As part of the N.C. Government Relations Team, Dodie consults on legislative, regulatory, and policy matters.
House Thom Tillis, Rep. David Rouzer, the NCGOP, the John Locke Foundation, and the E.A. Morris Fellowship for Emerging Leaders.
Dodie has extensive experience in monitoring and analyzing state and federal legislative activities and is well–known for maintaining bipartisan relationships with policymakers. She earned her Master’s Degree in Political Management from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership.
As part of the N.C. Government Relations Team, Dodie consults on legislative, regulatory, and policy matters.
Experience
Previous Professional Experience
- Served as Director of Governmental Affairs for Cansler Collaborative Resources, Inc.
- Represented the firm as liaison to the NC General Assembly on matters regarding healthcare legislation
- Identified and monitored legislation, regulations, and trends impacting clients
- Worked in executive–level positions for Republican elected officials and/or candidates including:
- Finance Director – Congressman George Holding (NC–13)
- Political Director – David Rouzer for Congress (NC–7)
- Director of Operations – Speaker Thom Tillis (NC)
- Director of Coalitions/Fundraising – Senator Elizabeth Dole Committee (NC)
- Director of Statewide Coalitions/Fundraising/Scheduling – Fred Smith for Governor (NC)
- Political Director for the North Carolina State Republican Party
- Organized and supervised the NC State Republican Convention, including grassroots and fundraising efforts
- Liaison between the state party and 100 county GOP organizations, including all affiliate clubs
- Vice President for the Center for Citizenship, Enterprise and Government (CCEG)
- Developed the “E.A. Morris Fellowship for Emerging Leaders” program on behalf of the CCEG organization; the year–long fellowship was initially designed to enhance the communication and networking skills of individuals interested in running for political office
- Established fundraising plan for Fellowship Program
- Developed and implemented the quarterly “CCEG Public Policy Seminar” Program
Education
- George Washington University, MA, Political Management (1996)
- Mars Hill College, BA, Political Science, cum laude (1994)
Previous Professional Experience
- Served as Director of Governmental Affairs for Cansler Collaborative Resources, Inc.
- Represented the firm as liaison to the NC General Assembly on matters regarding healthcare legislation
- Identified and monitored legislation, regulations, and trends impacting clients
- Worked in executive–level positions for Republican elected officials and/or candidates including:
- Finance Director – Congressman George Holding (NC–13)
- Political Director – David Rouzer for Congress (NC–7)
- Director of Operations – Speaker Thom Tillis (NC)
- Director of Coalitions/Fundraising – Senator Elizabeth Dole Committee (NC)
- Director of Statewide Coalitions/Fundraising/Scheduling – Fred Smith for Governor (NC)
- Political Director for the North Carolina State Republican Party
- Organized and supervised the NC State Republican Convention, including grassroots and fundraising efforts
- Liaison between the state party and 100 county GOP organizations, including all affiliate clubs
- Vice President for the Center for Citizenship, Enterprise and Government (CCEG)
- Developed the “E.A. Morris Fellowship for Emerging Leaders” program on behalf of the CCEG organization; the year–long fellowship was initially designed to enhance the communication and networking skills of individuals interested in running for political office
- Established fundraising plan for Fellowship Program
- Developed and implemented the quarterly “CCEG Public Policy Seminar” Program
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Professional Activities
Board member, The North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership (2018–2021)
Community
Member, Gala Planning Committee – Methodist Home for Children, "A Winter's Tale"
Dodie is Senior Government Relations Consultant with the North Carolina government relations practice. She has over 25 years experience in political and governmental affairs at the federal, state, and local levels. Dodie has led the development, outreach, and fundraising efforts for numerous elected officials, candidates, political organizations, and nonprofits, including U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole, Speaker of the... House Thom Tillis, Rep. David Rouzer, the NCGOP, the John Locke Foundation, and the E.A. Morris Fellowship for Emerging Leaders.
Dodie has extensive experience in monitoring and analyzing state and federal legislative activities and is well–known for maintaining bipartisan relationships with policymakers. She earned her Master’s Degree in Political Management from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership.
As part of the N.C. Government Relations Team, Dodie consults on legislative, regulatory, and policy matters.
Experience
Following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Previous Professional Experience
- Served as Director of Governmental Affairs for Cansler Collaborative Resources, Inc.
- Represented the firm as liaison to the NC General Assembly on matters regarding healthcare legislation
- Identified and monitored legislation, regulations, and trends impacting clients
- Worked in executive–level positions for Republican elected officials and/or candidates including:
- Finance Director – Congressman George Holding (NC–13)
- Political Director – David Rouzer for Congress (NC–7)
- Director of Operations – Speaker Thom Tillis (NC)
- Director of Coalitions/Fundraising – Senator Elizabeth Dole Committee (NC)
- Director of Statewide Coalitions/Fundraising/Scheduling – Fred Smith for Governor (NC)
- Political Director for the North Carolina State Republican Party
- Organized and supervised the NC State Republican Convention, including grassroots and fundraising efforts
- Liaison between the state party and 100 county GOP organizations, including all affiliate clubs
- Vice President for the Center for Citizenship, Enterprise and Government (CCEG)
- Developed the “E.A. Morris Fellowship for Emerging Leaders” program on behalf of the CCEG organization; the year–long fellowship was initially designed to enhance the communication and networking skills of individuals interested in running for political office
- Established fundraising plan for Fellowship Program
- Developed and implemented the quarterly “CCEG Public Policy Seminar” Program
Education
- George Washington University, MA, Political Management (1996)
- Mars Hill College, BA, Political Science, cum laude (1994)
Areas of Focus
Board member, The North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership (2018–2021)
Member, Gala Planning Committee – Methodist Home for Children, "A Winter's Tale"
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