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Jonathan Galaviz

Senior Director, Clark Hill Public Strategies

Jonathan Galaviz creates government relations and public policy strategies for global clients seeking to influence governments and global institutions in Washington DC, and abroad. For over 20 years, Jonathan has been advising CEOs and CFOs of Fortune 500 companies, private equity funds, hedge funds, and sovereign wealth funds.  He has managed international teams and engagements in over 20+ countries focused on lobbying, new market entry, joint venture partner selection, and economic strategy. He previously served in the Trump Administration as a presidential appointee at the U.S. Department of State, working on matters directly assigned by the President.

Drawing on extensive economic, finance, and business experience, Jonathan’s practice spans industries such as airlines, casino gaming, real estate, iGaming, and digital assets (cryptocurrency). He serves clients from Asia, Europe, and Latin America, and has successfully completed engagements with multinational clients and their multicultural teams. Jonathan has advised various foreign governments on their economic strategies.

Jonathan also oversees the development of independent economic research reports for Clark Hill Public Strategies clients. These economic research reports can be used to supplement lobbying and public advocacy engagements, allowing clients to demonstrate through tangible evidence the positive impact of their projects or strategic policy positions.

Jonathan is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and a Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS), allowing him to assist clients who have pressing matters concerning international sanctions, banking compliance, and regulatory actions in Washington DC and other financial centers such as Singapore, London, and Hong Kong.

Education

J.D., The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Law
M.B.A., University of Oxford, Saïd Business School
LL.M., George Mason University School of Law, Arlington, Virginia, U.S. Law
LL.M., City University of Hong Kong, School of Law, Arbitration
LL.B., University of London
AA, New Mexico Military Institute, Liberal Arts

Memberships

  • Member, Association of Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
  • Associate Member, Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators (HKIArb)

Achievements

Certifications:

  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
    Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
    Credential ID: ER-005053015
  • Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS)
    Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
    Credential ID: ER-005135407

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