Reg Leichty
Founding Partner - Attorney and Policy Expert,
Foresight Law + Policy, PLLC
United States
Reg Leichty accomplished attorney specializing in education, student privacy, and technology law. Founded Foresight Law + Policy, PLLC, education law firm in Washington D.C. offering strategic advice, legal counsel, and lobbying assistance to education agencies, institutions, non-profits, and companies.
Reg's expertise includes broadband connectivity and digital learning policies. He is well-versed in federal education laws such as the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. He has extensive experience with the Telecommunications Act’s Schools and Libraries Program (E-rate).
Reg was a partner at Nelson, Mullins, Riley and Scarborough, LLP, and senior counsel at Holland and Knight, LLP. He has a background in counseling education entities, media companies, and technology firms. On Capitol Hill, he served as telecommunications and privacy counsel for Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Bill Nelson and a senior legislative aide to Senator Bob Kerrey.
Reg is known for his coalition management, lobbying, and advocacy skills. He has led successful lobbying campaigns and communications strategies, and his expertise is featured in prominent publications like the Wall Street Journal and Education Week. He holds a J.D. from George Washington University Law School and a BS from Cornell University.
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