Becker’s Federal Lobbying Team Expands with Angel Colón-Rivera, Former Executive Director of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Washington, D.C. – April 30,2025—Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals in offices throughout the East Coast, announced that Angel W. Colón-Rivera has joined as a Senior Government Relations Advisor in Becker’s Government Law & Lobbying practice, based in Washington, DC.
With over a decade of experience in senior roles across the federal government, Dr. Colón-Rivera brings deep expertise in legislative strategy, intergovernmental affairs, and coalition building.
Most recently, he served as Executive Director of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), where he coordinated the efforts of 42 Hispanic Members of Congress in both the House and Senate. He was the CHC’s primary liaison to the White House, Congressional Leadership, federal agencies, and public and private sector organizations.
During his tenure under Chairwoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44) he launched the Chairwoman’s signature “CHC on the Road” initiative, bringing high-level policy discussions to communities across the country and Puerto Rico on issues including, healthcare, education, veterans’ health, and workforce development.
He also held multiple leadership positions at the Department of Commerce in the Biden-Harris Administration. As Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dr. Colón-Rivera helped design and implement the Department’s legislative engagement strategy for major programs such as the CHIPS Act, Regional Technology Hubs, and the Capital Readiness Program.
He also served as Chief of the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs at the Census Bureau, leading a 17-person team and managing relationships with Congress, state and local governments, and tribal leaders. He played a key role in securing Senate confirmation for the first person of color to lead the Census Bureau.
Prior to his service under the Biden-Harris Administration, Dr. Colón-Rivera spent over 10 years working for several senior Members of Congress including as a Senior Advisor to Senator Robert Menendez where he helped secure passage of the National Museum of the American Latino Act. He has also held policy advisory and constituent services roles with Senator Benjamin Cardin, Congressman Alcee Hastings, and the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission).
Omar Franco, chair of Becker’s Federal Lobbying Practice in Washington, D.C. said, “Our federal lobbying group has been busier than ever since the start of the new administration. We are thrilled that Angel is joining us where his deep bench of experience and impressive results will be a great asset for our clients.”
Bert Gómez, Becker’s Senior Corporate and Government Relations Director added, “I am pleased that the federal lobbying practice is continuing to grow with the addition of Angel. I have known and worked with Angel for almost 10 years! The federal experience he brings will be a tremendous addition to the Washington office and our clients.
Dr. Colón-Rivera earned a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico and is a former James Marshall Public Policy Scholar for Division 9 of the American Psychological Association. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Angel Colón-Rivera stated, “I’m thrilled to be a part of Becker’s bipartisan team that felt like family from day one. It’s clear to me that the mission-driven practice gets results because at their core, they operate as a cohesive group. I’m eager to bring my skills to the table while learning from these Beltway heavy-hitters and look forward towards our collective success.
The Becker Federal Government Relations team includes Washington, D.C. and state capitol insiders, Capitol Hill veterans, former high-level administration officials and agency experts, and former in-house corporate lobbyists. The team is highly regarded by members of Congress, congressional and committee staff, state legislators, third party trade and industry organizations, and executive personnel, as effective advocates for their client partners’ interests. At its core, the team is diverse and bipartisan, which enables team members to work successfully on both sides of the aisle.
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