Seasoned Governmental Affairs Strategist Joins Maynard Nexsen

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Maynard Nexsen, a full-service law firm with 31 locations across the United States, is pleased to announce that Allen Klump has joined the Firm as a Governmental Affairs Advisor. Allen brings over 15 years of experience working for the U.S. House of Representatives and on political campaigns.

Allen previously served as Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director in the Office of Congressman Jeff Duncan, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security. In this role, he worked extensively with executive branch officials, House leadership and the private sector on policies impacting the state and nation.

As personal office and shared committee staff, Allen worked closely on policy issues before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, including energy, environmental regulation, telecommunications, digital commerce and privacy, consumer protection, food and drug safety, healthcare and interstate and foreign commerce. Allen assisted in the drafting of the ADVANCE Act, the most substantial update to nuclear energy policy in a generation. Allen also has extensive experience working on trade, tax and regulatory policy.

An experienced advocate for the business community, Allen served as the Vice President of Government Relations for the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, managing the organization’s legislative and policy efforts, including directing legislative strategy for the South Carolina Tire Council.

“Allen’s extensive background in policy development and legislative strategy makes him a valuable addition to our team," said Bob Coble, chair of Maynard Nexsen’s South Carolina Public Policy and Governmental Affairs Group. "His experience on Capitol Hill and in South Carolina’s legislative landscape will be an invaluable asset to our clients.”

While his work will be across the firm’s national footprint,Allen will be principally based in the firm’s Columbia office.

Allen holds an M.A. in Defense and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College. He earned his B.A. in Political Science & Philosophy from the University of South Carolina.